Howami, Bristol (2026)

06/03/2026

I’m sure there will be many posts up to March 8th about International Women’s day - and YEA for that!!

For us this celebration is simple: its a THANK YOU, for conversations, time given, advice, cheerleading, opening doors, inspiration to keep changing the lens of what it is to live in a female body - for ourselves, but mostly because the future generations deserve better than what we have!

We’ll start with patting ourselves Nikki Berridge and Kate Penning on the back for staying with this passion project.. And to ALL the other incredible women who we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. 🫶🏻

06/03/2026

I’m sure there will be many posts up to March 8th about International Women’s day - and YEA for that!!

For us this celebration is simple: its a THANK YOU, for conversations, time given, advice, cheerleading, opening doors, inspiration to keep changing the lens of what it is to live in a female body - for ourselves, but mostly because the future generations deserve better than what we have!

We’ll start with patting ourselves Nikki Berridge and Kate Penning on the back for staying with this passion project.. And to ALL the other incredible women who we’ve had the pleasure of meeting.

27/02/2026

🌸 Why Some Teens Stay Silent About Their First Period

The first period is a big milestone but for many teens around the world, it’s also confusing, scary, and often shameful. Many aren’t ready to tell their parents or guardians.

That silence can lead to sneaky moments: quietly taking pads, hiding emotions, or trying to manage it alone. It’s not rebellion, it’s fear, uncertainty, and lack of guidance.

Here’s why they stay silent:

Fear of embarrassment: Many worry about reactions or judgment

Unpreparedness: They weren’t taught what to expect

Privacy needs:Teens may want to feel in control of their bodies

Misinformation: Friends, internet, or myths can confuse them

📌 How we can help:

Create safe, shame-free spaces for conversations

Teach teens to recognize their body’s patterns including energy highs and lows, mood fluctuations, and brain function, without judgement

Normalise questions and curiosity: every cycle is a learning moment

Encourage trusted adults to listen first, explain second

When teens feel safe, seen, and informed, silence turns into confidence, understanding, and self-trust

Howami

19/02/2026

🌸 Stories from Teens: Why Some Stay Silent About Their First Period

“I started my period at fourteen. I didn’t really know what it meant. Growing up in a strict household, no one taught me about periods. Instead, I was told that when girls get their period, it must mean they had been with someone or that it was an abortion. I didn’t understand any of it. When I got my first period, I was terrified. I thought I had done something wrong, that maybe I would get punished.”

“I used some cotton to manage the bleeding. It didn’t stop. It continued for days, and I kept hiding it. I tried to act normal, but inside, I was completely confused. I didn’t know who to turn to or what to say.”

“When school resumed, a friend noticed and took me to a senior woman teacher. That simple act of support changed everything. That’s how my journey began, learning, asking questions, and realizing that periods are natural, not shameful.”

💛Why these stories matter:

- Many teens hide their first period, out of fear, shame, or misinformation
- Supportive adults can ‘turn silence into guidance’
- Conversations, empathy, and education to build confidence and self-trust.

Every story matters. Every teen deserves safe, shame-free spaces to “ask questions and learn about their body”.

13/02/2026

So much progress has been made in women’s health.

Yet young people at the start of their menstrual journey are still overlooked.
This stage is emotional, confusing, and identity-shaping and support often comes too late.

At Howami, we believe periods aren’t just physical.

They’re about feelings, confidence, and connection too.
We’re here for the beginning 🤍

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04/02/2026

What if periods weren’t something to “get through”…
but something to understand, listen to, and learn from?

At Howami, we’re reimagining menstrual health as a lifelong relationship with the body, one built on awareness, trust, and compassion from the very first cycle.

When young people grow up understanding their rhythms:
🌿 Emotions feel easier to navigate
🌿 Confidence grows naturally
🌿 Self-care becomes second nature

This isn’t just about periods.
It’s about raising a generation that feels safe in their bodies and connected to themselves.

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30/01/2026

What I Wish I’d Known When I Got My First Period

Most people don’t remember their first period because it was empowering.

They remember it because it was confusing, awkward, or quietly frightening.

Across NHS guidance, UNICEF resources, and countless personal stories, one theme keeps coming up: the lack of preparation matters just as much as the biology.

Many teens describe thinking something was “wrong” with their body.

Others hid it, panicked, or felt ashamed. Not because periods are shameful, but because no one had helped them understand what was happening before it happened.

What we wish we’d known is simple, but powerful:

That periods are normal and everyone’s timeline is different.

That irregular cycles at the start are common.

That emotions, mood shifts, and tiredness are hormonal messages, not personal failures.

That being prepared, even with something as small as a period kit, builds confidence.

And most importantly, that talking about it makes it less scary.

At Howami, we believe emotional literacy should begin before the first bleed, not after.

When young people understand their bodies and rhythms early, they feel safer in themselves and more able to ask for support when they need it.

This isn’t just about periods.

It’s about trust, language, and helping teens feel at home in their bodies.

Prepared beats surprised.

Conversation beats silence.

We’re building with that belief at the centre🌙

28/01/2026

Why Howami?
Because confidence in girls drops sharply during early adolescence. Because so many young people are afraid of failing. And because nearly all of them want to feel more confident but don’t know how.

At Howami, we believe self-understanding begins with noticing. Not fixing. Not perfecting. Just gently observing the emotional and physical rhythms of the body.

The menstrual cycle is complex and cyclical - just like we are and within it lies a powerful lesson: There is no final failure, only endings that make space for new beginnings. By supporting young people to show up exactly as they are, day by day, we hope confidence grows from within and mental wellbeing strengthens over time.
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26/01/2026

Emotional literacy should come before algebra 💭📚 When young people understand and regulate their emotions, they’re better able to focus, persist, and learn.

Emotions aren’t a distraction from learning.
They’re the foundation.

When we support emotional awareness early, we build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing that lasts a lifetime.

✨ Let’s start with understanding, not pressure. 💚

23/01/2026

Why understanding the menstrual cycle builds confidence at school 🌱

Girls who understand their cycle don’t just manage symptoms, they understand themselves.

That means they:

✔️ Know how their body and emotions shift

✔️ Anticipate low energy or intense days

✔️ Speak up with confidence instead of feeling shame

Cycle awareness isn’t only health education. It’s emotional literacy that helps girls stay present, engaged, and confident.
Howami makes this learning fun and meaningful and helps young people explore their inner world so they can communicate what they are experiencing.

Teachers and wellbeing leads, when we normalise self-understanding, we build stronger learners.

🔗 Dive into insights at https://www.howami.co/

21/01/2026

As parents, we’re all navigating screen time, trends, and what truly adds value to our children’s lives.

We are starting to understand that the menstrual cycle doesn’t just show up once a month, it shapes emotions, energy, and self-esteem, especially in early adolescence.

Howami was created to support teens and parents through this transition, without scores, pressure, or data tracking. Just daily moments of reflection, learning, and self-connection.
✨ Because understanding your body should feel safe, empowering, and even fun.

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