Menstruation and euphemisms go hand in hand, such as Aunt flow, Aunty, on the rag, and lady business chums, those days, among others. By far, the most crucial element when talking about menstruation with a child is to name the body parts by their actual names.

Talking about intensely personal subjects such as periods or menstruation can make both elders and children a little uncomfortable. That said, kids need reliable information. Helping children to understand their bodies will surely help them in making good decisions regarding their health.