A survey in 2023 found that nearly 8 in 10 agreed that they were taught more about the biology of frogs than of the human female body in school. Additionally, over half would rather Google than talk in-person if they have a question about their period.
This statistic shows the percentage of teenagers in the United States who reported a lack of communication and education on menstruation as of 2023.
Percentage of female teenagers in the United States who reported a lack of communication and education on menstrual periods as of 2023
Characteristic
Percentage of teenage students
Are taught more about the biology of frogs than the human female body at school
78%
Periods are openly discussed at home
77%
More comfortable talking about their periods than their parents' generation
72%
If if they have a question about their period, they would rather Google a question than talk in-person
54%
Were confused and unprepared for their first period
42%
Periods are openly discussed at school
41%
Health teacher appears uncomfortable discussing menstruation
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Thinx Inc., & PERIOD. (October 10, 2023). Percentage of female teenagers in the United States who reported a lack of communication and education on menstrual periods as of 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1243057/teens-lack-of-communication-and-education-on-periods/
Thinx Inc., und PERIOD. "Percentage of female teenagers in the United States who reported a lack of communication and education on menstrual periods as of 2023." Chart. October 10, 2023. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1243057/teens-lack-of-communication-and-education-on-periods/
Thinx Inc., PERIOD. (2023). Percentage of female teenagers in the United States who reported a lack of communication and education on menstrual periods as of 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1243057/teens-lack-of-communication-and-education-on-periods/
Thinx Inc., and PERIOD. "Percentage of Female Teenagers in The United States Who Reported a Lack of Communication and Education on Menstrual Periods as of 2023." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Oct 2023, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1243057/teens-lack-of-communication-and-education-on-periods/
Thinx Inc. & PERIOD, Percentage of female teenagers in the United States who reported a lack of communication and education on menstrual periods as of 2023 Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1243057/teens-lack-of-communication-and-education-on-periods/ (last visited November 10, 2024)
Percentage of female teenagers in the United States who reported a lack of communication and education on menstrual periods as of 2023 [Graph], Thinx Inc., & PERIOD, October 10, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1243057/teens-lack-of-communication-and-education-on-periods/
