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“No!” Our resident gynecologist nearly screams her one-word answer to this one. Getting your period can be confusing. But, thankfully, you only need to deal with pads and tampons during the days you actually have blood flow.

If you’re not bleeding, definitely skip the tampons. You’ll also eliminate the chance of picking up TSS. That should make you feel better. Just think of all the money we just saved you. (Tampons aren’t cheap.)

BY ANDREA T. ON 8/4/2009 7:00:00 AM 61 COMMENTS

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MOD! so i started my period in lik july and had it 3 times so far. i hav gym class lik twice a week and dance class also twice a week and i wanna try tampons but my mom said that she tried it and it's uncomfortable but it seems easier than pads..and wat brand would be good for tampons?? Thanks a lot! <3

Hey girly, Always has some great tampon products. Try Maxi and Kotex too.

Lynae P.

xoxozRita on 11/6/2009 9:01:45 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD ! my period hasnt came yet but my underwear has been damp for days now. is this normal ? what can i do? i iknow i shouldnt wear a pad every day but idk !!!

It's def normal! Your period will come in the next few weeks or months. I'm sorry for the uncertainty but we've got Mother Nature to thank for that : P Wear a thin pantyliner just so you don't constantly have to change your undies and so you're not worried about it. Just try not to think about it til it happens. There's no use in worrying. Best, Miliana

Miliana B.

tcb0810 on 9/27/2009 9:09:59 AM

*MOD* I got my first period today, so I don't know alot. Which is better for gym class: pads or tampons?

Tampons are best for physical activity! If it's uncomfortable a pad is okay for low-impact exercise!

Megan R.

Dr.Wluv528 on 9/12/2009 1:38:20 AM

MODDD! I do NOT have my period buttt.... I've had discharge for about two years now - less or more, and I've got hair, moodinesss and boobs. Recently though my discharge has been wayyyy more than usual. I've been wearing pantiliners but when I don't it goes through my underwearrr! Is that normal. Do you think I may get my period soon?

Hey girl! You might want to talk to your parents or a doctor about this. You can check out http://www.girlslife.com/hub/bod-squad.aspx

for more info on periods.

Eryn G.

magicgirl545 on 9/5/2009 2:03:47 PM

MOD do they have tampons for discharge

Hey girl,

Nopers, but you can use pantyliners.

Caitlin R.

emzimrol on 8/30/2009 7:02:48 PM

MOD!!!!
so i got my period today (wednesday) and i am going to use tampons for the first time...i have a volleyball game on saturday...will i have trouble puting it in on saturday? i dont want to use a pad cause it is so uncomfortable....HELP im a first-timer!!!!

Hey babe,

If you're relaxed and really read the directions carefully you should be fine. You can try before hand if you're extra nervous.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

smcc_volleyball on 8/26/2009 11:10:25 PM

MOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok I think myperiod is on the way yesterday i wiped not on my butt but down there and there was some light colored brown stuff I also felt really bad like i was gonna puke two days ago and fell asleep for two whole hours! IS my . on it's way????
PLEASE HELP!!!

Hey girl,

Yep, looks like Aunt Flo is on her way. No need to fret, though! Place a panti-liner in your underwear and you'll be fine. I know it can be worrisome but just keep some regular pads nearby or in your backpack when you're in school, just in case.

Best, Miliana

miliana b.

cheercrazy016 on 8/17/2009 12:58:17 PM

my cusin wheres thongs....she where tampons when she has her period....she uses like 10 a day and they are always full....is it bad that she uses that many?

Chewymama on 8/16/2009 6:39:08 PM

k thx mod

musicrox on 8/15/2009 9:50:35 PM

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I'm playing field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and I'm doing dance so I've decided to try tampons since the bulky pads are very uncomfortable. The porb is IDK which brand and size of tampons to use. Any suggestions?

Hey girl, there's no way to know off the bat which size or brand is best for you, so my suggestion is to just experiment with different ones and choose the one that works best for you. For your heaviest flow days, you shouldn't need a size any bigger than a super as reference. As for brands, as long as you choose a reputable one, you should be fine. Ask your mom which brands she likes--she'll def know. For more info on all things periods, check out our Periods, Periods section at http://www.girlslife.com/hub/periods-period.aspx.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

musicrox on 8/15/2009 9:49:29 PM

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I'm going to try tampins FOR THE FIRST TIME! The prob is, I don't know which brand to use, and which size to use either!! I decided to try them because I'm doing dance, field hockey, and volleyball and it's hard with the bulky pads. But I'm really scared to use a tampon. IDK what to do. HELP!

Hey girl, the best way to figure out which size to use is to just try a tampon out. Most likely, you won't need any higher than a super size tampon for your heaviest flow, so feel free to experiment. As for brands, ask your mom which ones she likes. You really can't go wrong with a reputable one, so just give one a shot. For more info on Pads v. Tampons and periods, check out our Periods, Periods section at http://www.girlslife.com/hub/periods-period.aspx.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

musicrox on 8/15/2009 9:09:37 PM

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I really need advice. Ok so tomorrow i am going to this awesome water event that i have been waiting for like all summer. The only problem is my period just started like 3 days ago and it is still going. I have never used a tampon and i am afraid to ask my mom if i should use one. I really want to go tommorow do u have any advice. Thx so much.

Hey chicky, don't be afraid to ask your mom about tampons. She's a woman so everything you're body is going through right now hers has already been through so she will offer some good advice!

Lynae P.

JazzyJennPartygrl on 8/14/2009 1:32:21 PM

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Last month there was a little bit of greyish brown when I wiped. Almost NONE in my underwear though. It happened again this month, but there is barely any at all. Plus I am really thin and totally flat so I don't think it's my monthly gift. Is it discharge?

Hey babe,

sounds like it. start carrying a pad with you just in case.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

cherry72 on 8/11/2009 7:52:49 PM

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i've had my period since about feb. and i get it every two weeks for 8 or 9 days. should i be worried? because that happened to my mom and the doctors found out something (i'm not sure what) and they had to give her surgery.

jdizzle09 on 8/10/2009 12:10:36 PM

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on monday i am going to go to a water park and camp near it for a few days and i am supposed to get my period the day we leave!! i know to bring a tampons and change them every 4 hours but is it possible to wear a pad and a tampon at the same time while at a water park cause im not going to be in water the whole time...
thanks!!

not a pad--it'll feel like a diaper after you swim with it!

Katie P.

vballspiker on 8/8/2009 9:17:38 PM

Mark your calender and when you feel like your going to get it just wear a pad. Thats why I do and it works

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i<3anton on 8/6/2009 11:35:48 AM

MOD! hey i just got my first period in december and some months i skip others are early others are late is it okay to wear pads if i think i might be getting it its like the main question: can i wear tampons to prevent accidents but with pads thanks

Hey Girl, its really best to stick with pads if you think you will get it and then switch to tampons when you actually do. *Cara T*

Cara T.

veemaire on 8/5/2009 11:39:10 PM

Why would anyone want to keep one in every day? Not only is it dangerous but it is also expensive if you are going to do that. And never should you keep it in for a long time because of the chance of TSS.

luckykel on 8/4/2009 8:59:14 PM

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Where could you put a tampon so no one would see it because at my school every looks in everyones pencil cases and i think it would be to noticable in my pocket help!!

Hey babe,

You can keep it in your locker and just stop by on your way to the bathroom if you ever have to use it while you're at school.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

volleyballstar027 on 8/4/2009 5:15:00 PM

If you're still irregular and you think your period might come soon, you can always wear a pantyliner. That's much safer and will still help prevent accidents.

hollywoodhottie16 on 7/23/2009 2:18:56 PM

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Is it okay to wear a tampon at all times during your period? 'Cause usually a pad is okay, but yesterday i got a sudden "whoosh" and although my pad could have taken it, it's like the pad wasn't long enough and it was all over my jeans. In the middle of a 2 hour choir rehearsal with a conductor who won't let us use the washroom.

Hey babes,

You can def wear a tampon for your whole period but you should def change it every time you use the restroom. Try a multi pack with different sizes and wear liners as a backup.

Xo Lori

lori S.

johanna-banana on 5/9/2009 10:03:53 PM

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I tryed using a tampon a couple of times but it hurts and i am scard. I have had my period a few times but it always relly far apart or relly close together. is that nor normal. thanks

Hey girl! Having irregular periods is normal for a lot of girls. It's very common. You have nothing to be scared of. Try to read the direction on the tampon box or maybe ask your mom for some pointers.

JESS H.

softball48 on 5/2/2009 11:28:55 PM

Omg it would be hard to get it in too because your flow help make the tampon slide in easier. So if you put it in when you don't have it, it may hurt! lol Comment on my profile!!! <3 DD

Dancing Diva on 4/22/2009 7:21:06 PM

yeah it will increase the chance of someone getting TSS

chocolatelover13 on 4/21/2009 7:01:58 PM

***MOD***
I have no where to hide my pad when I go to school. I used to put them in my pencil case, but then this guy found out that I put my gum in there,and I'm scared if I put my pad in there, he will open it then it will pop out... and he's in the class where I have my crush in! Also, I tried hiding it in my bra, but I looked too busty. Where's a good place to hide it without anyone finding out?
[[x3]]

hey Girl, I would hide them in a back pocket of your jeans. That way they are hidden but within reach. xo Annemarie

Annemarie D.

evercole95 on 4/19/2009 8:16:28 PM

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thanks lauren! also, any tips on how to ask them, im afraid they wont take me seriously. thanks!

sourpatchkidluver on 4/19/2009 4:44:09 PM

hoodie_obsessed - thats happend to me before, it means you didnt put it in far enough. read the directions inside the box and try again. trust me, there will be times when your going to need to wear tampons!

sourpatchkidluver on 4/19/2009 4:07:56 PM

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ok, i know this doesnt really belong here, but theres no place to post it. ok, i really want to go to boarding school. i dont like my high school and its very cliquey. i have done lots of research on my own and found great boarding schools a couple hours away from me. but, i know it costs sooo much and my dad doesnt have a job right now. i have a little money saved, and im planning on getting a part time job maybe. plus they offer finnancial aid. its something i really want to do. do you think i should talk to my parents about it? i think they'll think im joking or say no right away, or get annoyed that i asked. please help! thanks!!

Hey girl, try talking to your parents about applying. It's always worth a try. -lauren

Lauren H.

sourpatchkidluver on 4/19/2009 4:06:06 PM

i tried a tampon but when i use it it hurts when i sit down its really uncomfortable so i just use pads

hoodie_obsessed on 4/18/2009 11:36:32 AM

I carry around a giant pencilcase [but pencils aren't in it if you know what I mean!]. And if you are afraid people will open it, you're paranoid. I've done this for two years and it hasn't happened.

bookworm34 on 4/17/2009 7:41:34 AM

Thank you so much Jess you have been a big help!!

jkennedy.15 on 4/13/2009 7:26:31 PM

MOD!! hi! i was wondering if maybe GL could post something with tips on using tampons and how to use tampons sometime soon if that isn't to difficult to do? Thanks so much!

Hey girl! I will pass your suggestion on.

Jess H.

jkennedy.15 on 4/13/2009 6:44:39 PM

MOD-Do you usaully start your period around the age your mom started hers?

em813 on 4/13/2009 5:00:45 PM

the exact second you get your period and this is the first time you get one what do you do if you don't have ANYTHING or what if you are shopping wiht your mom or something and you feel something wet and go to the bathroom and discover that you are bleeding?

rachel751 on 4/11/2009 9:21:19 PM

You don't want to wear one everyday, that would be expensive and like they said it could be a problem with TSS. And not to mention it might make you sore down there from having something inside you 24/7.

luckykel on 4/11/2009 4:52:52 PM

Yeah I still dont have mine! I'm 13 so I dont need to worry yet. If you need advice come on my profile and Ill help ! <3 DD

Dancing Diva on 3/27/2009 6:37:34 PM

wait so u know how u get cramps and stuff befor ur period well i get cramps all the time beacuase of the sport i do so how would i know when it will happen?

dancengirl on 3/22/2009 9:34:13 PM

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Also, my flow is like heavy one day and light the next, and it's weird because i have to bring like 2 diff pads to school and stuff. what shuld i do?

Hey Girl, sorry but its like that for just about everyone, try using tampons! *Cara T*

Cara T.

toriaerie on 3/14/2009 2:35:54 PM

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OK ive only gotten my period like 4 times but once i got it 2 times in one month! Is that normal? =( i got scared lol.

Hey Girl, yeah the first year of getting can be a little inconsistent so no worries. *Cara T*

Cara T.

toriaerie on 3/14/2009 2:23:33 PM

MOD!!! PLEASE HELP!! Okay, so I've had my period 5 times, and i think I'm ready to try tampons. I am very active and just think they will be more comfortable. My problem is, how do I ask my mom? She doesn't use tampons. HELP!

Hey babes,

Your def not alone in this situation. The next time your out ask if you can stop in somewhere for some products. Tampax pearl is super easy to use, so just let her know it would be easier since you're really active and you want to try them out. SInce you're just starting out, check out the directions on the inside of the box for any questions you have on them.

XO Lori

lori S.

Countrygirl28 on 3/8/2009 7:50:50 PM

**mod**
help me!!
like seriously i dont laugh at mee!! =[
i dont know if you can answer this but, how do you...um... use them? tampons?

Hey girl,

Check out this page and see
if it helps: http://girlslife.com/index.php?id=70

♥,
Your Blog Patrol Babes

jami k.

laurenshere on 3/3/2009 4:30:21 PM

I am only 10 and I am getting my period sometime! I am so emberessed because all of my buds are not even close to getting theirs. I get way to freaked out talking about it with my Mom- theres so much weirdness.I am so scared! Does it hurt? What kind of tampons do you use? HELP!

bud4evar4life on 2/14/2009 3:04:20 PM

MOD!
how long is your period ment to last?
because im fed up of it and its scary the 2nd time thats when you get it proper

Hey girl,

Anywhere from about 2-7 days. If you're concerned because yours is too long, too short, or too heavy, etc ask your mom to take you to the doc!

For more periods advice check out our Periods, Periods section!

~*Cait

caitlin r.

random_pixie_dust on 1/29/2009 1:46:37 PM

i got a "test-run" on nov.9...then got the actual thing on nove.29, but then i got in dec. 24, i no thats norm...but its jan. and i havnt gotten it yet is that normal??? i just want to know...

txtr on 1/25/2009 8:05:31 PM

Mod,
I'm going to a water park with some friends, and i'm going to have my period then. I've never used tampons before, and i really don't want to. But how do i tell my mom i want to buy some?
God bless

Hey girl,

Tell your mom what the sitch is, and that you think you're ready to use tampons. Before you head out to the water park, practice putting 'em in a couple of times.

~*Cait

caitlin r.

me girl on 1/22/2009 3:18:25 PM

here's a tip to hiding pads or tampons:

If you have a pair of boots (Uggs, etc.)you can hide them in there and then take them out when your in the bathroom! No one will notice anything, and it can't fall out! (unless you take your boots off...so don't!)
thanks GL! awesome advice! (::::::

peacemusic42 on 1/13/2009 12:54:00 PM

**MOD**

I have 2 period questions. First, is there any kind of pads I could use for sports because my mom doesn't want me to use tampons? Second, I started developing when I was ten and started getting discharge when I was ten too. So if I could make a good prediction when to get my period, is a good age to expect is 12? Just wondering!

mileyavrilfan22 on 12/24/2008 11:32:26 AM

k well i was scared to use a tampon because i didn't know how to use them and so i found this site and it helped me a lot it's called
www.beinggirl.com
you should try it

frenchcutie on 12/7/2008 8:39:32 PM

Hey katiegirl24,
TSS stands for toxic shock sindrome, It is caused by leaving a tampon in too long and it is potencially deadly. The simptoms are, fever, vomoting and dizzyness.

Hope this helps

Luv hayley

HAYLES on 11/30/2008 6:44:18 PM

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