Free menstrual health, pain and endometriosis education
Periods, Pain & Real Talk is an inclusive, interactive education programme that helps young people understand periods, pain, endometriosis, PMS, PMDD, period products, body changes and when to ask for help.
We currently deliver in Wellington and surrounding areas, with the goal of making this kaupapa available across Aotearoa.
Free sessions
For schools, kura, youth groups and community spaces.
Real education
Periods, pain, products, endometriosis and when to ask for help.
Whole-body understanding
Endometriosis is not just a period illness.
Who is this for
Anyone wanting to learnShame-free, inclusive education for real life.
Young people
In schools, kura and youth spaces.
Adults and whānau
For people wanting to better understand periods, pain and endometriosis.
Community groups
For local groups, youth services and organisations.
Caregivers and support people For dads, partners, aunties, uncles, siblings and whānau.
Teachers and school staff To better support students with periods, pain or suspected endometriosis.
What the session covers
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What periods are and why they happen
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What is normal and what is not normal
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First periods and what to expect
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Period pain and when pain needs support
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Heavy bleeding and when to ask for help
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The menstrual cycle and how cycles can change
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PMS and PMDD
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Endometriosis symptoms and why endo is a whole-body condition
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Period blood colours and what changes can mean
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Period products, including pads, tampons, period underwear, reusable pads and menstrual cups
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Product safety and how often to change period products
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Managing periods at school, at home, during sport and while swimming
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Tracking periods, pain, bleeding and symptoms
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How to talk to a doctor, school nurse, trusted adult or whānau member
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Reducing shame and normalising everyday conversations about periods
Free reusable
period kits
where funding
allows.
What schools and communities have said
“Students left the session better informed, more confident, and with a clear understanding of menstrual health.”
Mana College
“The delivery was inclusive, engaging, and student-centred, ensuring that every young person felt respected and supported.”
Wellington Girls’ College
“The sessions are informative and empowering, and the provision of sustainable period products to students helps remove barriers relating to cost and access.”
Wellington City Council Waste Minimisation Team
“Endo Warriors Aotearoa provides a service that is urgently needed in schools across Aotearoa…Universal access meant universal dignity.”
Te Kura o Wilford
Interactive, engaging & student-centred
Normal or not normal? cards
Myth-busting
Anonymous
question box
Real-life scenarios
& asking for help
Build a
period kit
Menstrual cycle
activities
Safe space to ask questions
Young people deserve to understand their bodies.
They deserve to know when something is not normal.
They deserve to know that severe pain, heavy bleeding, PMDD symptoms, or symptoms that affect school, sport, friendships or everyday life are not things they should simply have to put up with.
Together, we can make change.
