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Hi Heather,
Okay, so, I got my first period today, and I have to go to school tomorrow. Well, I have a condition, and that condition is Super Embarrassment Syndrome. What am I going to do? I’ll die of embarrassment having to carry a pad around between classes. I mean, I know I go to a girls-only school and all, but still….WHAT AM I GONNA DO?!?!?!
Getting your period is a natural, normal part of being a gURL. It just means you’re growing up, and that’s a good thing! I can totally understand not wanting to announce the news to everyone, but you don’t have to feel embarrassed about carrying a pad around.
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In fact, I’m sure that lots of your classmates (considering they’re all gURLs) have already gotten their periods, and you don’t even know about it. They might even be feeling the same embarrassment you are and they’re just being discreet about it, which you can do also.
Put your pad in a pocket of your backpack where you don’t keep anything else — that way you don’t have to worry about it accidentally falling out. Or, you can carry it around in a small purse or pouch so that you can easily take that to the bathroom with you.
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And check out these first period stories from other gURLs to get some tips and see how so not alone you are in all of this period embarrassment.
WDYT, gURLs? How do you deal with having your period at school? Got any good tips? Share your stories and advice below.
take care,
heather
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I just got my period about 6 days ago and I still have it is that normal. Even though I just started I suggest u use a tampon it’s unconferable at first but it’s way better then a pad. Plus I am 14 when I got it. U don’t want it so don’t be sad that u don’t got it because u are lucky
I’m 13 and got my period for the first time yesterday, and I was totally freaking out at first but now I’m getting used to it a little. I’m really embarrassed because I had to tell my dad to buy me pads because my mom is on a business trip and took hers along. Now I’m avoiding him.
i am also having my periods . during first month my pant generally got soaked and my bro insisted my mother to told him what had happened
I am 13 and I still do not have my period. I feel super left out and when I am alone I almost start to cry because I am so worked up. My Mom told me that I will more than likely get it soon because I have all of the symptoms. Please help me! All of my friends boast and brag about how they have theirs and I dont! Is there something wrong with me?
Don’t worry I recently got my period and I’m 14 ! That is kind of late but I honestly was not excited to have it /: enjoy not having it yet! (:
i got mine when i was 12 right before swim practice. you wont want it. i felt the same way i wanted it and now….. not so much. luckily i dont get cramps like my sis. and i feel bad for people who do. good luck gurly
ok so i got my period when i was 11 and a word of the wise Bring a dark sweatshirt the first couple time you first have it during school and a extra pair of underwair in you backpack or bag. Extra pads and if you dont have a pad and get your peirod the school nurses usally have some
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At my school we are very opened about having a period. Okay so I’m only 13 and there is this one girl where when a guy got her mad so she yelled I wouldn’t do that I’m on my period, and the guy just said thanks for the warning and left. It was pretty funny. It’s a part of life every one (guys included) knows you get them, at a certain age anyways. So if you got it you got it. Just don’t where white pants. Did that once, bad choice! Hahahaha
im 11 and my mom died when i was 6. i have nobody to talk to about having my period.all of my best friends have started theirs but i havent. i feel left out. i dont have anybody else to talk to. please help
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omg dont worry! i feel bad but its okay. just keep calm when you get it. i got it before swim and i swim with two GUYS! haha it stinks but no worries youll be fine!
WOW…i know how you feel. I got mine at 11 years old and im home schooled but now im 13 and im going to school and im scard to have my period at school.
oh its honestly not that bad. As long as ur wearing a good pad or tampon and go to the bathroom every now and then to check and replace it then you should be fine. Always be prepared. Like keep a couple extras in your backpack or purse or something. Make sure they’re tucked away though, you wouldn’t want someone to see them just floating around in there
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Its ok to feel wierd i got my period a year ago during school and my sis really helped she told me that its not as wierd if you carry your pads in a little bag and take it in to the restroom also know that your not alone this happens to girls everywhere, and its normal, dont worry people and teachers will not judge you because its probably already happened to them, unless there guys, anyways but if you have older sister you should talk to them and talk to your mom because what happened to them will most likely happen to you and its better if you get advice form someone that has experience with this dont worry soon youll be so used to getting your period youll be giving advice to other people.
I also forgot to add that during school you should probably change your pad about every two periods in the school day and do not start off with a tampon a pad will be best until you feel you are comfortable enough for one and when your period does come it will probably be heavy for the first couple of days then it will start going down as the days go by and when your period does come it will fly bye.
Im 11 and not gotten my first period yet and all my friends have it and im sooooooooooooo desperate i dont know what to do my mom says im almost ready to have my first period put im scared i have it like my mom cause she had it when she was 14.Can annyone help?
Its ok just make sure you have pads ready incase it happens somewhere other than your home and dont freak our cuz it hapens to everyone and its normal i have already gotten last of all my freinds as well so i know what your going through, your scared and desperate to get your period so you wont feel left out but its ok your period will come and you just have to be a little patient and dont forget to be prepared, but remember that there are millions out there with the same problem so you are not alone there are tons of poeple there for you.
its ok. trust me a period is not something to be exctied about. i felt the same way i wanted it so bad.im just starting to be open about mine with my friends. enjoy not having to worry about it. dont worry youll get it soon!!
I still remember the first time I had to go to school on my period. I was so nervous! But I got through it and now six years later I still sometimes get nervous about my period at school but I get through it. I always have a pad with me in my bookbag. If I’m on my period I typically wear a large pad at school just to feel more comfortable and less paranoid that something might leak. The important part is just feeling comfortable with yourself and something that happens to girls everyday.
I started when I was 10. iwas kind of a tomboy so I started carrying a pusrue out of nowhere to put my pads in. I don’t know think of it as a big. Just get you a cute little pursue to put the pads in. You could put other things in their too like a brush or make-up (If you wear it) and chapstick/lipgloss.
when i got my first period i was 15, THE BLOOD JUST SPILLED OUT LIKE A TSUNAMI!!!!!! I couldnt control it! everyone laughed at me and i have never lived it down. Its been 2 years and Im still to scared to stick a tampon up my yoohooo! Plus i use jumbo and it still cannot contain my flow. Mother nature loves me!
Aw that sucks. i have a heavy flow too. i just started using tampons and they work wonders. i use a SUPER PLUS tampon with a pad and change the tampon every 2 hours. It works. trust me. i’d try tampons
U r sooooo lucky you got ur period and im not
trust me Christi, theres NO rush to get a period…they kinda suck. Be lucky and happy cuz once you get it ull be like uhg y was i so jealous of everyone! haha
wtf..l. trust me you dont want ur periodi got mine for the first time yesterday, & i bearly turned 13. ://
It’s okay, I got my period when I was ten. I’m 13 now so I understand what you’re going through. It usually don’t have to many problems at my school with my period (My school has boys and girls). I change my pad during elective, lunch, and at the end of the school day as well as PE if I need one. Those are usually good times to do it since they’re not super important classes amd if you’re a little late it shouldn’t be a big deal. Trust me, even most boys are pretty mature about periods (Of course there are some exceptions, but…) so you’ll be fine wherever you go. Good luck!
When I started my period I was 11 and SUPER embarrassed! I think I was probably the first in my class and I never discussed it with my girlfriends or anything. But then I changed school two years ago ( I am 15 now) and at my school people are totally open about having periods (well, amongst the girls) and we moan about PMS and borrow pads off each other in emergencies. I think it’s best when getting ur period isn’t something hidden that you don’t talk about like in my old school but just something normal. Remember EVERY girl you know will deal with it sooner or later so try to be more open about it and support each other!
Thanks SO much for the advice. You guys are the BEST. Oh, and I survived!
P.S. K’Leigh, I’m 12.
It sux to get ur period. Its happened to me twice where the blood bled through the tampon. Its super embarresing. But what i have learned is to change the pad or tampon more often. Dont worry it will get easier
I was wonderin how old u are cuz i need sum1 to talk to nd not my mom:)
I use both a tampone and a smaller pad when I go to school, sometimes I have to change the tampone during school, then I usually hide it in my pocket or hand or one time even in my leggings. Altho im 14 and so are other girls in my class, some even 15, I barely have ever noticed them dealing with their periods, I guess they hide it well somehow..
I know how you feel!
This is exactly how I felt. If you think you are young to start and that people will judge you or whatever the main issue is, tell yourself everyone feels this. Keep a pad in your pocket ALL THE TIME. You don’t know when you’ll get your next one. Have at least 2 in your backpack.