Top 50 most frequently asked questions about periods
What is a period? A period, also known as menstruation, is the monthly shedding of the uterine lining in women of reproductive age. How long does a period usually last?...
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Ideas From Our Customers About the Future of Period Care
When we asked our community what they’d love to see from DAME next, the answers were inspiring, ambitious, and often bigger than period products themselves. Our customers didn’t just think...
The Problem With Period Care
When we asked our community what frustrates them most about period care in general, their answers painted a very clear picture.
North Eastern Ambulance Service Trust
“Our crews deserve dignity and comfort at work — DAME helped us deliver that with minimal fuss and maximum impact.” — Ellie-May Sansum, NEAS NHS TrustChallenge Wanted to improve period...
The National Trust: Partnering with DAME
“DAME worked with us to deliver period dignity sensitively, sustainably, and with a distinct aesthetic in keeping with our unique spaces.” — Isabel Hodgkiss, National Trust Challenge Wanted to offer...
Downe House School: Empowering The Younger Generation
“DAME’s solution made it easy for us to support our students in a meaningful way — discreet, sustainable, and truly student-focused.” — Alasdair Heath, Downe House School Challenge Wanted to...
Cornwall Council: Facilities Equipped with DAME
Challenge Wanted to improve access to free period products across council-managed buildings. Needed a solution that was inclusive, environmentally responsible, and publicly visible. Solution Created a design written in Cornish...
Sustainable Workspaces: Paving The Way
“Partnering with DAME allowed us to walk the talk — sustainable products, visible action, real impact for our community.”—Daisy Howe, Sustainable Workspaces Challenge Wanted to align period product provision with...
Barclays: Offering Free Period Products at Work
“DAME helped us make period dignity visible and effortless across our sites: a small change with big impact for our teams.” — Paul Hodgson, Barclays Challenge Wanted to extend inclusive...
Nick Jones Hotel x DAME
“DAME helped us make period dignity visible and effortless across our sites: a small change with big impact for our teams.” — Nick Jones (Soho House Group) Challenge Wanted to...
DPD: Empowering Delivery Experts With Period Care
"DPD highly values the customised dispensers, praising their accessibility, compact design, and excellent product quality. The fact that they're sustainable makes them an even better fit, directly contributing to DPD's...
Why Do Customers Like DAME?
It’s a daunting question to ask: what would you miss if we vanished tomorrow? But our customers answered with thoughtfulness and warmth that took us by surprise. Products that have...
Why Customers First Chose DAME
Choosing a new period product isn’t something people do lightly. Period care has to work, it has to feel safe, and increasingly, it has to align with personal values. That’s...
Managing your period at school: a teen guide
Getting your period at school can feel like a big deal. But with a bit of planning (and knowing you’re not alone), you’ll see it’s totally manageable. Here’s how to...
Top 20 most frequently asked questions about vaginal health and vaginas
Q: What is the vagina? A: The vagina is a muscular canal in the female reproductive system that connects the uterus to the external opening. Q: How should I clean...
The DAME Guide to Your Period
Your body is changing in big, brilliant ways — and getting your first period is one of them. This guide is here to help you understand what’s going on, answer...
Playing sport on your period: your guide to staying confident and active
Getting your first period doesn’t mean sitting out of PE or skipping football practice. In fact, exercise can actually help reduce cramps, boost your energy, and lift your mood. The...
The importance of regular breast self-checking
Breast health is about more than just lumps We’re all told to check our boobs once a month — and for good reason. Spotting a lump early can save your...
Pesticides in Tampons: What You Need to Know (and How to Stay Safe)
On 28 May 2025, The Guardian broke a story that should never have needed breaking:Tampons sold in UK stores contain glyphosate — a toxic pesticide linked to cancer — at...
Picking the Perfect Period Products for Your Tween’s First Period
So, your tween is about to start their period journey—exciting times! It can feel a bit overwhelming at first, especially when it comes to choosing the right period products. With...
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