What is WUKA Talks?

WUKA Talks is an education-led workshop programme designed to help girls and their families understand periods, hormones and growing bodies with confidence and care.

Led by trained educators, WUKA Talks creates a safe, age-appropriate space where young people can learn what is happening in their bodies, ask questions without embarrassment, and feel prepared rather than anxious about puberty and menstruation.

We combine science, real-life understanding, and practical tools to ensure that no girl feels confused, ashamed, or alone when it comes to her period.

The idea behind WUKA Talks

At WUKA, we believe period education is not just about biology. It is about confidence, well-being and feeling supported at a crucial stage of growing up.

WUKA Talks exists to:

Normalise conversations around periods and hormones

Help girls build body confidence and literacy from an early age

Support parents to have calm and informed conversations

Ensure girls know when something is normal and when to ask for help

Our goal is simple: no girl should feel scared or unprepared before she starts her period.

Who are WUKA Talks workshops for?

WUKA Talks can be delivered in different formats depending on your community.

image of the back of a girls head. WUKA Talks if for girls between the ages of 9 and 15. Especially helpful for girls approaching their first period or in the early years of menstruation.

Girls

Girls

Between the ages of 9 and 15. Especially helpful for girls approaching their first period or in the early years of menstruation.

The back of parents' heads as they learn about their daughters' first period. WUKA Talks is for parents and carers who want guidance on how to talk about periods and puberty, and want appropriate information.

Parents

Parents

For parents and carers who want guidance on how to talk about periods and puberty, and want appropriate information.

Image of a father and daughter embracing. WUKA Talks hold family sessions that build understanding, trust and open communication. Perfect for schools, community groups and family learning events.

Families

Families

Sessions that build understanding, trust and open communication. Perfect for schools, community groups and family learning events.

Image showing a group of teachers holding a meeting on children and inclusivity. WUKA Talks helps teachers, staff, and youth leaders create safe and informed spaces for body education, with clarity and compassion.

Educators

Educators

Helping teachers, staff, and youth leaders create safe and informed spaces for body education, with clarity and compassion.

What will participants get out of it?

Two school girls are smiling and writing on a whiteboard during lesson time. They will understand what a period is and why it happens. Learn what to expect before and during their first period. Understand hormones in a simple and reassuring way. Learn why moods, sleep and energy change during the cycle. Know what period products are available and how to choose what feels right. Feel more confident asking for help and talking to trusted adults

Girls will:

  • Understand what a period is and why it happens
  • Learn what to expect before and during their first period
  • Understand hormones in a simple and reassuring way
  • Learn why moods, sleep and energy change during the cycle
  • Know what period products are available and how to choose what feels right
  • Feel more confident asking for help and talking to trusted adults
Image of parents smiling and laughing outside of a school entrance before a meeting. Parents will gain clear, science-based knowledge about puberty and the menstrual cycle. Learn how to talk about periods without fear or awkwardness. Understand common concerns around pain, emotions and changes. Feel more confident supporting their child through their first period

Parents will:

  • Gain clear, science-based knowledge about puberty and the menstrual cycle
  • Learn how to talk about periods without fear or awkwardness
  • Understand common concerns around pain, emotions and changes
  • Feel more confident supporting their child through their first period

Every session is interactive, inclusive and designed to leave families feeling informed and reassured.

Period education talk for girls at school with WUKA, showing female students learning about menstruation from expert speaker and uterus diagram presentation

Format and duration

Format and duration

WUKA Talks can be delivered as:

  • Talks lasting 30 to 45 minutes
  • Interactive workshops lasting 45 to 60 minutes

Workshops often include hands-on activities such as cycle visualisation or creative elements to help learning feel engaging and memorable.

Sessions can be adapted for:

  • Schools
  • Community groups
  • Youth organisations
  • Parent events
WUKA period education talk for parents featuring a diverse group of adults listening to a speaker discuss menstruation support for their children

Cost and accessibility

Cost and accessibility

WUKA Talks is committed to accessibility and inclusion.

  • Many school and community sessions are fully subsidised, or part subsidised, through partnerships and funding
  • Paid sessions are available for private organisations or bespoke events
  • We work with schools to ensure cost is never a barrier to period education

Contact us below to discuss pricing or funding options.

Get started. Use the link below to book a 15-minute initial consultation to learn more about the talk and address any questions you may have. Then book your assembly timeslot.
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