When we were growing up, the “period talk” was usually riddled with weird code names (remember Aunt Flo?) and a healthy dose of awkwardness. Today, this generation of parents and caregivers are learning to do better.

U by Kotex offers great resources for talking to your tweens and teens about periods, with helpful advice like using a confident tone, leaning on your own authentic experiences, and letting them know they don’t need to hide their pads or tampons while walking to the bathroom. On top of being trusted by moms for their U by Kotex Balance pads with up to 100% leak free protection, they also offer the #1 pad designed for teen bodies: U by Kotex Balance Sized for Teen, which has a raised center that absorbs 2x faster than the leading unscented foam pads in the market.