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I haven’t gotten my period yet, but what happens if I get it at the beach?! When I want to go in the water, do I have to use a tampon?

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just point to a date on our calendars and know exactly when our periods were coming? And it would be even better if that date was convenient (aka not days when you’re wearing white or going to the beach). Yeah, we wish we could. too.

Unfortunately, there’s no sure way to know when “your monthly visitor” will first come, but odds are in your favor that it won’t come while you’re at the beach. If it does happen then, you will have to use a tampon to go in the water. Pads in water end up feeling like diapers—not comfy. Before you start to panic about using tampons, take a deep breath.

No doubt, using tampons can be scary at first, but with a little practice you’ll get the hang of it. Not sure what to do? No worries. There should be instructions (and prob a diagram) in your box of tampons. Keep in mind a different position or different angle of the tampon may work best for you. Our bodies are all different, so don’t force it if it hurts.

Most importantly, relax. It’ll be a whole lot easier if your muscles aren’t tensed up. And don’t be afraid to ask mom. We know, kinda awkward, but she’s been doing this for a while and will be totally ok with giving you a little advice.

BY KRISTEN YEUNG ON 3/8/2011 5:49:00 PM

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How hot should the hot water be? and my mom's not answering her phone. Now what?

Hey girl, make it as hot as your tap water gets, but not boiling. And I'd leave your mom a message or send her a text. Check out this link for some helpful tips, then try to relax or take a nap!

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First period prep

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2010/10/18/First-Period-Prep.aspx

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by fantastic8805 on 5/4/2012 1:04:20 PM

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HELP!!!!!
I just got my first period, and it's really heavy!!
I also have horrible cramps behind my knees, and in my lower stomach. What do I do about the cramps? and how do I tell my mom, she's not home at the moment. I wanna try tampons, bcuz the pad I'm wearing right now, feels like a diaper. how do u put a tampon in?

Hey girl, don't worry! Try using a hot water bottle to ease the cramps. I'd call your mom and get her advice and let her know what you're going through--I'm sure she'll be happy to help. Here are a couple links to get you started:

First period prep

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2010/10/18/First-Period-Prep.aspx

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How Do Insert a Tampon?

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2009/06/23/007-Period-Advice.aspx

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by fantastic8805 on 5/4/2012 12:57:27 PM

5 reasons tampons are better
-dosent feel like a diper
-you can run
-you can swim!
-eaiser to hide
- more comferatable
i just used them for the first time and it was alot better than pads

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by manzanilla1 on 4/7/2012 10:41:48 PM

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I got my first period in january on the 8th. But, obviously, my period skipped over the 8th of this month. I'm leaving for Florida tomorrow, and - with my luck - there's a good chance I'll get it while on vacation. What should I do if my period comes? My mom bought me some tampons... but I'm really afraid to try them. And the diagram in the box doesn't help much.
What should I do???

It takes practice. So you just need to try it out and see if you can get it to work. I was scared at first too, but now i loooove them. So youll get the hang of it. Dont worry xoxo kerra

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by Breezy28 on 2/14/2012 7:26:02 PM

Once i went on a camp. we had to go on a hike and then camp out for two nights in the woods. there were no toilets and me and my best mate was on our period we were only aloud to go be hide a tree. so she had to watch me change my pad (also she seen my hairs and my down there and i seen hers!) and i had to watch her change hers it was ok though. we both leaked at night aswell !