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How to support teens in making the switch to reusable cloth pads

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Caitlin
Updated 5 hours ago

Periods can be awkward, exciting, overwhelming—or all three at once. Cloth pads have the power to give teens confidence and comfort during a big life change. Here’s how to make the transition smooth and empowering with HyPs Teen.


Start with the Perks

  • Soft & Comfy – HyPs Teen pads are made with stay-dry fabric that feels like regular underwear, not crinkly plastic.

  • Discreet Protection – No loud wrappers or “everyone can hear this in the bathroom” moments.

  • Sized for Smaller Bodies – Available in Regular (6 in.) and Heavy (8 in.) for a secure, not-bulky fit.

  • Reliable Absorbency – Three to five absorbent layers handle light to heavy flow days with ease.


School-Day Confidence

  • Pack Smart – Encourage them to carry a small wetbag or combo bag in their backpack for clean and used pads. It looks like a cute makeup bag and keeps everything contained.

  • Practice the Swap – Show how quick and silent changing a HyPs pad can be—no noisy plastic or frantic flushing required.

  • Build a Routine – A morning pad, a discreet lunchtime change, and a fresh one after school is often all they’ll need.

  • Talk about it – Pack a period preparedness kit well before their first period if you can, handle the pads and answer questions in a straight forward and age-appropriate way. 


Lead with Reassurance

Let your teen know that periods are normal, leaks happen, and reusable pads are just another tool to help them feel secure. The goal isn’t just eco-friendly periods—it’s a calm, confident kid who knows they’ve got this.

Reusable HyPs Teen pads mean no plastic rustling, no bulk, and no stress. Just quiet confidence so your teen can focus on math tests, drama club, or scrolling memes—not their pad.

HyPs Teen are available now, but check out this video Mohammed shared about the inspiration and design before we launched them last year:


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