"Then she called my father on speakerphone and she was like, 'She got her period finally!' And it was so embarrassing but, you know, he's allowed to know." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hear, hear! DM us with your first period story and we will share!

Pinkie pads come in soft, rip-free pouches because when you’re one of the first in your class to get your period, you may not want to announce it with a loud, crunchy wrapper

This and just about every other question you might be afraid to ask (but shouldn't be!) answered on our blog — link in bio 😘

To this — and every — teacher who clearly understands that period supplies are school supplies, we appreciate you! HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!  #stripesquad

Drum roll, please: Pinkie has landed on the shelves (and into the carts) of Giant Food Stores! Click the link in bio to see where to find us at a location near you, and tag us when you see us 💫

@pinkiepads hallelujah

Don’t waste your toilet paper — Pinkie’s signature striped wrappers double as little trash bags  #earthday

...may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised! Find other tips for first-time tampon users at the link in bio 🙇‍♀️

“That was the genesis of Pinkie: We were like, this was traumatic for me, so let's do better by our girls."

"My daughter is turning 10 soon, so I want just want to be prepared. And I want her to know that having her period is not a weird thing — it needs to be talked about!" #stripesquad

How old were YOU when you got your period? #stripesquad

Better pack an extra pad (or four)

One of most-asked questions: How do you use a tampon for the first time? (Click the link in bio for a full step-by-step tutorial!)

You asked, and asked, and asked (well, at least ONE of you did) — and now we couldn't be more excited to announce that Pinkie is now sold in H-E-B! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in bio to see where to find us at a location near you, and tag us when you see us 💫

And the new official best place to prep for your period and stock up for those PMS cravings in Texas IS...

“You cut your finger and you see red blood and you think you know what your period is going to look like... mine was rust-colored." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Got a first period story to share? DM us, we'd love to hear it.

Pinkie’s on the move. Any guesses where? Find out in just 3 days.

Make sure you watch 'til the end

Our signature Pinkie pad baggies: Cute AND functional