Period tips for everyone of all genders
this will include some tips for everyone, but also some for anyone who binds or wears boxers
drink lots of water. during my last period, I was drinking about 9 cups of water a day, and it made my flow lighter, and it helped with cramps as well.
tea will help with cramps. if you don't have a heating pad (or even if you do), the warmth will help ease your cramps.
change your pad/tampon every few hours. I know they're extremely easy to forget about, so you can set a timer on your phone if you need to remember.
put a towel down on your bed. this will protect your sheets from blood while you sleep.
limit your binding during this time. if your chest is already sore, binding will most likely make it worse. if you can, don't do it at all, but if you can't, no worries! maybe just don't bind for as long as you usually would.
please do not put a pad on boxers. as you may be able to guess, boxers were not made to fit a pad. if you put a pad on them, you will make a mess. put some underwear made for a pad on (anything but a thong from the women's section) or briefs. you can also but the boxers on top of the other pair of you'd like.
make sure you're eating enough. I don't care what you eat, just please make sure you're feeding yourself.
yoga can help with cramps/other pain you're feeling. if you go to YouTube and search 'yoga for periods', there will be plenty of videos that can help you!
if you go to school/work, always keep a little period kit with you. in the kit, you can keep pads/tampons/menstrual cups, etc., a clean pair of underwear, pain relieving pills (but I know some schools don't allow any kind of medication, so if your school doesn't just skip that step if you want), wipes if you use them, a clean pair of pants, and anything else you want.
get plenty of rest! this step is so easy to look past, but it's very important, especially during this time of the month.
lastly, if you don't identify as a woman, please don't let this get to you. you are still 100% valid in your identity, maybe just think of this as a road block. I've seen some transmascs thinking of theirs as their dick missing, hence the bleeding. you are not alone in this feeling, there are millions of people world wide experiencing the same thing as you.