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My pad always moves around and I feel like I’m going to leak. Is there anything else I can do to help it stay in place? Please don’t say wear tampons, I don't like them.

-Pad Problems

Hey girl!

No one wants to have leakage during their period. It’s important to feel comfy! Here’s the 411 on the best pad protection and some other options so that you feel safe.

Your pad shouldn’t move that much because they have sticky backs, but pads with wings are extra sturdy. The flexible wings are sticky and wrap around your panties, so the pad won’t move at all. You can find any size pad with wings at your local drugstore.

It’s best to change your pad every 2-4 hours. If you are scared of leaking, then you can change it more often. The decision is up to you, but if you have a heavier flow you might want to change it more frequently.

There is always the option of tampons. Which can be hard to get used to, but with practice they get easier. If you break in tampons, then you can double up with a pad and tampon for extra protection.

Good Luck!
Eryn

BY JIAE K. ON 11/19/2009 12:48:00 PM 32 COMMENTS

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MOD MOD MOD MOD it said somewhere you're supposed to change your pad every 2-4 hours. so what do you do at night? it's not like you can get up and change it

hey girlie! i used to sleep with mine over night all the time and it was fine... just make sure you change it right when you get to bed and right when you wake up

Hallie R.

biffo on 3/18/2010 12:23:51 PM

i so wish i could use tampons but my mom says i ahve to have it longer!!!!she doesnt know she doesnt get hers anymore!

Ladybug863 on 3/17/2010 9:34:46 PM

my pads shift overnight all the time and i get blood on the sides of my undies and in the front it sux! periods suck! its my time again and im on my second day! plus when i wear wings ppl will see! blood squirting out ugh! i wish guys would get them too so like they would know what pms was! i always have a warm feeling and i feel damp when i know i have to change! plus heres a tip(at school) everytime you go to the bathroom change your pad b/c when i pee blood comes out right after so you might as well change it! okay so today my friend was a jerk and forgot to get pads b4 she left so i almost leaked during cross country practice! do you guys wear pads or pantiliners to bed when you are on your period?

Ladybug863 on 3/17/2010 9:32:36 PM

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hii. alright, so im going to an idoor water park this weekend, and i have my period. I'm not sure what i should do. I don't want to wear a tampon because i've never used one before. I'm wearing shorts over my baithing suite bottoms but i'm still kinda of scared if it'll leak. Will it come out in water? and if it doesn't, how long will it take for it to leaak out again when i'm out of water? please help mee! thaanks(:

Hey babe, wearing shorts will not stop you from leaking. Once you get a pad wet, it won't stop you from leaking at all because it will already be full of water. the only way to swim safely while you have your period is to wear a tampon. try one out before you have to go to the water park and see how it feels. if you read the instructions carefully and relax while you're putting it in it won't hurt at all! if you're still too nervous, just tell your friends you're not feeling well and hang out outside the water.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

xjuuliaanneex298 on 2/18/2010 5:12:01 PM

i love the ones with wings the long ones there amazing and dont laugh but use toilet pa[er it works trust me

Jdog123 on 1/28/2010 10:24:58 PM

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extremly embarressing period moment!!!!!!
Okay today I accidentally dropped my changepurse with my pad in it in the other sevetnh grade classroom all the boys found out and now I'm mortified, it was at the end of the day of school today and I haven't heard much about it, but what if they make fun of me or look at me weird or be creeped out or never forget about it HELP!!!!!!!!!

Hey babe, while they may be grossed out or amused by it now, they'll have to learn eventually that all girls get their period. Hopefully they'll be mature about it, but if not just remember that they're too immature to be worth worrying about for now! Anyone who makes a big deal out of it will be really embarrassed about it later. You, on the other hand, don't have anything to be embarrassed about because it's totally normal!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

Snickers278 on 1/25/2010 5:00:11 PM

I don't wear tampons either. They sound painful. The only thing I can think is to wear the ones with wings.

1niji-girl2 on 1/19/2010 7:36:32 PM

MMMMMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!! i get discharge and my mom lets me wear her panti liners but they get all scrunched at the middle. does that happen with larger pads?

Hey girl! Sometimes. It really depends on the brand and thickness. Try out some different ones and see which you like best!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

purplestargirl01234 on 1/17/2010 11:56:50 PM

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My mom lets me wear tampons but she thinks you cant go swimming at all when your on you period, not even with tampons. I tried to tell her you can but she wont listen. I always have to miss out on going swimming with my friends. What can I do? Thanks.

Hey girl! Ask her to talk to a doctor about it... tell her you can go swimming on your period. Olympic swimmers do it all the time.

xoxo

liz

Liz L.

lilly cat 10 on 12/18/2009 9:48:51 PM

MOD MOD MOD!! I almost 4got, my mum said NOT to use a tampon thingy because it gives you a BAD stomach ach when it gets fat because the blood goes on it, and im not sure because my friend (me and her are the ONLY ones on our period, i had it first =(.) doesnt use them, my mum says not to, and pads really are comfy, but everyone here says to use them, what's your advice?

Hey Girl, Tampons can be a little tricky. Once you insert them, they do expand inside of you to absorb everything. They should not hurt!.. if it hurts, you put it in wrong.

If you are ok with using pads right now, I would stick with it. Maybe when it gets to be closer to summer, you could practice with tampons so you will be ready for those pool parties!

claudia n.

XxX_LilCutiee_XxX on 12/11/2009 9:02:29 AM

MOD MOD MOD: this is of subject but i have a discharge for like sienceiv been 10-11 and im 12 now is this a sign im going to get my period sooon MOD MOD MOD

Hey girl! Maybe. Discharge is a normal part of being a female... it doesn't necessarily mean you will be getting your period soon.

xoxo

liz

Liz L.

cheky1111 on 12/10/2009 8:16:37 PM

I'm very worried because i haven't gotten my period yet and the rest of my friends have and i need to now why i haven't gotten my period

sweetcandy on 12/6/2009 2:23:09 PM

Pads are nasty for me...but at the same time i feel more comfortable. Because most of the time, i cant feel that i have one on. Tampons i do use. But nto often. Just whenever i go to a place where i know i cant or dont feel comfortable changing.

Glamorgirl2010 on 11/29/2009 4:32:18 PM

I just switched to tampons and they are SO much better than pads. Pads kind of feel like diapers. Yuck!

ilovegiraffes45 on 11/27/2009 5:06:29 PM

I agree tampons are wierd feeling and pads do slide around with me too but i got the wings and now they stay were they need to

LaLoLa21 on 11/27/2009 1:09:56 PM

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ok,so some heartless girl here on GL chewed out this other girl for getting pregnant(the preg girl had asked a MOD a question about what to do).at one point,she used symbols meaning a swear word ya know.like this:
#@$%
i know what happened is not my business,but i hate seeing ppl do stuff like that.
p.s. i tried to report her,but her profile is private.so,i couldn't press the report button.

Hey Girl, All of us GL girls are super sorry that this happened. Comments like that will never be approved to go onto the message boards. This one must have been overlooked. We hope that all of you girlies on the message boards treat eachother with respect.. after all, so many of you come on here looking for advice from your peers!! We have to support each other!

claudia n.

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emygirl11 on 11/25/2009 6:45:09 PM

i don't want to use tampons and my mom said i can't use them

emygirl11 on 11/25/2009 6:44:52 PM

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when am i going to get my period?? im 12 and ive had discharge for 15 months and worn a padded bra for 21 months. when am i gonna get it??

carolinerr on 11/25/2009 11:40:16 AM

If you dont want them moving around you need to wear the ones with wings and if you play sports I think its best to wear a tampon because it cant move around. You just have to get used to them, I thought it would take a while but it didnt, except putting them in was kind of weird at first because of how you have to do it. Its just part of growing up.

luckykel on 11/22/2009 10:11:47 PM

I hate tampons cuz they hurt when you put them in and take them out!! they make me feel all wierd having one in!!

dancinsista101 on 11/22/2009 5:04:43 PM

MOD MOD MOD I've had discharge for like, two years. I am prepared for my period but it just won't come. My mom got her period around my age now, so what do i do? Do you think it'll be coming soon? I'm just scared it'll pop up in the wrong place, wrong time. Help! Thanx!

Hey girl, periods can be soo tricky so we never know when they are coming, so because it is a random thing, it's important you get prepared with some pads and tampons. Click the link below to visit our period page where you can learn all about periods. http://www.girlslife.com/hub/periods-period.aspx

Lynae P.

happybunni88 on 11/22/2009 4:22:58 PM

hard to deal with

naqaila on 11/21/2009 7:53:15 PM

thats not good
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naqaila on 11/21/2009 7:52:42 PM

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I have had discharge for a year or so, and now it just stopped today and yeaterday. Does this mean anything?
Thanks!
iluhvtodance

Hey girl! You can find more info under periods. You can always check with a doc to make sure everything is ok.

Eryn G.

iluhvtodance on 11/21/2009 2:24:29 PM

Yeah, Tampons can lead to an infection. no matter what your age is if, you leave them in too long. that's why I have no interest, nor have I ever used tampons. check out my profile girls.
Danielle

sixteengirl93 on 11/21/2009 1:50:06 PM

i don't mind either way, but tampons do need a little getting used to. don't worry! you'll get used to them after a few tries!

polkaparty264 on 11/20/2009 5:06:45 PM

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I just got my first period today, just told my mom by e-mail, and I'm going to an overnight thing tonight. FREAKING OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey girl! You don't have to go if you don't feel comfortable. You should talk it over with your mom. You will be ok, just bring everything that you might need.

Eryn G.

MathGirl98 on 11/20/2009 3:28:15 PM

WELl it doesnt relly matter which one you like, you have to wear one or th outher no matter what

newmoon shade on 11/19/2009 10:51:09 PM

wouldn't know, i dont have my period yet.

amandapanda2296 on 11/19/2009 10:50:32 PM