Back-to-School Period Essentials | Best Menstrual Products for Students

Ready or not, summer is over and back-to-school season is here! 

I know how busy the back-to-school rush can be. Between new classes, school supplies, sports, friends, homework, and trying to get back into a routine, the last thing I want you to worry about is whether you’re prepared for your period.

That’s why, here at Pixie, I want to be your big sister when it comes to period care. I want to help you feel confident, comfortable, and prepared, whether you’re heading off to college, starting high school, middle school, or going back to elementary school.

I’ve put together some of my favorite back-to-school period essentials so you can spend less time worrying about your period and more time focusing on school, friends, and everything else you have going on.

Back-to-School Period Essentials

Pads: Your Emergency Backpack Essential

I always think it’s a good idea to have a few menstrual pads tucked away in your backpack, purse, locker, or gym bag. Whether you need one for an unexpected period, light spotting, or everyday period protection, having a pad nearby gives you peace of mind.

I personally love keeping a few extra pads with me because I never know when another girl might need one. Being the person who can quietly hand a pad to a friend in the bathroom? HERO STATUS. 

For me, having period products on hand year-round is one of the easiest ways to feel prepared for anything.

Period Underwear: Your Comfy Backup

I absolutely love period underwear because it gives me another option when I’m on my period. I can wear it on its own or use it as an extra layer of protection with my menstrual cup or disc.

One of my favorite features is the BloatFit™ technology, which means the underwear stretches with me when I experience that oh-so-fun period bloating.

When you want something soft, comfortable, and dependable, period underwear is definitely something you’ll want in your back-to-school period kit.

Menstrual Cups & Discs: Your Long-Lasting Period Protection

When you know you have a long school day ahead of you, I highly recommend having a menstrual cup or disc as an option.

Cups and discs can be worn for up to 12 hours, depending on your individual flow. That means you can potentially get through your entire school day without having to worry about finding a bathroom to change a pad or tampon.

Whether you’re sitting through classes, heading to practice, studying at the library, or hanging out with friends after school, you’ll love having period protection that helps you spend less time thinking about your period.

And if you’re new to menstrual cups or discs, take some time to practice using them before school starts so you’ll feel confident when the first day arrives.

Heat Patches: Your Secret Weapon for Period Cramps

Girlllll, let me tell you right now: You need these. Like, yesterday. 

When your period cramps show up at school, you don’t always have the luxury of curling up on the couch with a heating pad. That’s where heat patches can be a total game changer for you.

The heat patches are a great option since they’re discreet and can be worn underneath your clothes, so you can keep going about your day without everyone knowing you’re dealing with cramps.

Instead of having to sit through class wishing you were at home with a heating pad, you can use a heat patch and get back to focusing on your education, your friends, and whatever else you have planned that day.

Feminine Wipes: Your Freshness Essential

Let’s be honest: sometimes toilet paper just does NOT cut it. 

That’s why it is a great option to keep feminine wipes in your backpack or purse. Having an individually wrapped wipe with you means you can freshen up whenever you need to, especially while you’re on your period.

Whether you’re at school, traveling between classes, at practice, or spending the day with friends, having something small and convenient that helps you feel fresh and confident is essential.

Pimple Patches: Your Back-to-School Skin Saver

And because I’m talking about feeling confident from head to toe, I can’t forget pimple patches!

Pimple patches will save you from those pesky breakouts. They’re an easy addition to your nighttime routine and can help you wake up feeling a little more confident about your skin.

Of course, you don’t have to save them just for back-to-school season. You can keep pimple patches on hand all year long for those surprise breakouts that seem to show up at the absolute worst time.

Your Ultimate Back-to-School Period Kit

When you’re getting ready for a new school year, I want you to feel prepared, confident, and comfortable. I don’t want your period to keep you from participating in class, going to practice, hanging out with friends, or enjoying everything school has to offer.

Having these period essentials ready to go is how you will thrive this school year:

• Pads for everyday protection and period emergencies
• Period underwear for comfortable protection and backup
• Menstrual cups or discs for long-lasting period care
• Heat patches for discreet, on-the-go warmth
• Feminine wipes for feeling fresh throughout the day
• Pimple patches for those unexpected breakouts

Whether you’re heading to elementary school, high school, college, or anywhere in between, I know that being prepared can make your period feel like one less thing you have to worry about.

So pack your bag, grab your period essentials, and head into the new school year feeling confident, prepared, and ready to shine!