Just got my period?!?!
Question: I just got my period last night, does any other experenced girls have any wise advice?
Answers: I just got my period last night, does any other experenced girls have any wise advice?
YES!!
1. Always keep pads/tampons on supply.(sucks to start your period and not have any on hand.)
2. Always wear tight (especially if you are wearing pads/and when you are sleeping) panties...it makes the pad stay in place better because the pad sometimes shifts and bunches and then you will have an accident.
3. Have a heating pad or some type of pain killer on hand if you get really bad cramps.
4. Stay away from caffeine (not good for cramps) and cold things like cold beverages, etc..the cold makes cramps worse, it's better to drink hot beverages as the heat helps to loosen up the cramps. A cup of decaffeinated hot tea is good drink.
5. Have "period panites" on hand. These are the panties that you really don't care if they get messed up BUT make sure they are tight.
6. Dryweave pads work best. I prefer ALWAYS with wings!!!
7. Change your tampon or pad often. Base this on your flow. You might bleed heavy all the time or you might bleed heavy sometimes or lite at other times. Wearing a pad or tampon for many hours is not good at all, so remember to change often.
8. Get a calendar and mark down the day your period starts each month. That way you can get an idea of when your period is coming. Also, it really helps out when you go to the doctor and she ask's you that "famous" question, "When was your last period?"
9. Shower often. Also, have some type of baby wipes or feminine wipes on hand like in your backpack or purse. These are great!!
10. Do NOT wear scented pads, pantiliners, or tampons!!! These are really not good for you.
11. NEVER wear light colored pants on these days!!!!! I REPEAT......NEVER!!! lol!
12. Sometimes your period can creep up on you unexpected...like arrive a day or two early or come at night when you are sleeping...in this case, I highly recommend wearing a pad or pantyliner the night before you expect yourUh period to come. Sucks to wake up in the middle of the night, with an, "Uh OH!!!" in your underwear.
believe in yourself!
dont wear tampons till youve had your period for a couple of months
you might not get it once a month when you start, you might get it 1 every 2 months or 2 times a month!
wear tampon or pad lol
2 weeks
uhm. did you watch the video?
Tampons are a gift from God btw!
I love them, Pads suck!
Learn how to use a tampon ;) Scary I know haha but it's soo worth it. Otherwise, store a sweatshirt in your locker or backpack "in case" you have to tie it around your waist.
use something to soak up the blood
midol and chocolate.
Don't be frightened. It's something that all girls go through. It means your becoming a young girl.
a tampon may break your hymen, if it is cribriform
i got m period at a very young age (the summer after 4th grade) i delt with it and i am now in 7th grade...use pads!...take medicine and put heat on ur tummy for cramps...and just go on living life as u would wen u didnt have ur period.
Live Life Girlyy ?
when it doesnt come exactly on time, dont panic! its perfectly normal! when your at school, always keep extra emergency "stuff" in your purse or locker, just in case!
drink alot of water, take aleve and used plastic applicator tampons. yep
I cant really give you wise words or whatever but if yo want to ask other specific questions just email me at exoticfruit_juice@yahoo.com
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tampons or pads during the day,
pads at night, you dont want to leave it in too long and risk getting tss. (its very rare tho).
drink lots of water during and before your period and dont worry if its irregular for a while. thats how it normally is.
start with smaller tampons and work your way up to bigger ones if necessary.
congrats girl!
or should i say woman? :]
Eat bananas to help cramps, use pads at first until you feel comfortable enough to use tampons.Always carry tampons and pads with you just in case of an emercengy.Another thing periods aren't allays regular for about the first year so don't freak out if you miss your period it happens.Also remember that you can swim if using a tampon and changing it regualry and please do change it often because if you don't you can get some pretty nasty disease that will lead you to a hospital visit and some discomfort.
take the Midol or Advil EXTRA strenghth :)
Always carry a pair of exttra panties & pads in your backpack.
You might get severe headaches or cramps- it's normal
here's a good site, my fav when I was around your age! :)
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_he...
dont be scared!
just eat lots of chocolate and
learn how to use a tampon
tampons less smelly etc but be very careful with them as can get bacteria diseases if u don't remove them regularly.
i prefer sanitary towels as they are easier to remover less likely to get problems with them and dont leak as much.
for pain hot bath, or exercise does wonders, paracetamols take 1-4 hours to work so go for a walk etc. dont be put off by anybody on the subject and if worried ask a female family member u trust for some advice.
it is an exciting time enjoy it. and watch ur moods hehehe, and tend to binge a week before im due on
if you didn't tell your mom, tell her. She is a big help. Carry lots of pads/tampons in your backpack. Always carry a sweater during your period in case you bleed through your pants. Eat plenty of bananas, i gets rid of cramps. If you want to know when you're going to get your period and what will happen on each day, go on seventeen.com and go to the period planner.
Make sure u let ur mom know, don't do anything stupid and then get caught because then ur mom will have a super embarassing story about u! Umm ur period won't be regular for a few months probably. Actually mine didn't start coming on the same day each month until lyk a year later! Make sure u've always got some pads with you, because a leak is super embarassing! And try to avoid using tampons unless u super need to. Hmm... oh n if u get cramps I find tylenol or advil is best... Midol is really a waste becuase tylenol or advil will help everything n will be around the house anyway. Hmm.... N it's always good to have friends who also have theirs, because when u feel lyk crap u can go cry to them and ask them for pads! And Never Neglect to Eat Chocolate if u need to! And always have a sweater or something to cover up your pants if you leak. Wear black pants or dark colored bottoms so that if you do leak nobody will see it. Lolz n having a guy frined who knows when ur on ur period always makes u feel better, My best friend told my boyfriend when i was on my period n he always made me laugh when he aksed questions about it! Lolz, I think he's still emotionally scarred, ( poor kid :)! )
Always have an extra pair of pants in your bag, and pads...you never know your friends might need it too one day. And try not wear white pants when you know you have your periods
Welcome to the club. I have no idea why guys are answering this (like they know anything about it!). It's an uncomfortable time, but you'll get through it. You might not want to try tampons just yet (they can feel really strange at first), but go and get some pads. I recommend Always maxi pads with wings because they stay on properly and soak up the blood. If you have cramps, take a tylenol or advil and use a heating pad.
TELL someone and get a pad! lol