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4 signs your period is coming

 

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Your period always come at the most annoying times, but it’s even worse when you’re not expecting it. If your periods have been irregular, there are still ways you can pin ‘em down, even without a trusty calendar. Here are four signs that your bod gives a few days in advance to let you know when Aunt Flo is on her way.

 

 

Tummy Troubles

If you’re thinkin’ you don’t look as good in your bikini as you did a few days ago, that might be some period-related bloating. You could also have either diarrhea or constipation, cramps, and nausea. Some chicas start craving specific foods and eating a li’l more than usual, too, so be careful that you keep snackin’ on healthy things.

 

Emotional Rollercoaster

You’re not a drama queen, but you’ve been feelin’ pretty weepy the past few days. That’s probably a sign that your period is right around the corner. You could also be more irritated than usual or have trouble sleeping. And in severe cases, gals have trouble remembering things and concentrating in the days leading up to their periods.

 

Skin Issues

Extra acne tends to pop out on your face when your period shows up because your hormones are goin’ wild. You could also get some cold sores and sometimes swelling in your face, hands, and feet. If your boobs hurt a bit and are tender, that’s normal, too.

 

Problem City

In general, you might just feel more tired and achy before your period hits. You could have headaches, too. And if you have any other issues, like asthma or allergies, they might be a li’l worse than usual.

 

Periods are never fun, but we all get ‘em, girls. So what do you do to keep your spirits up when that time of the month rolls around?

 

 

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BY CARRIE RUPPERT ON 12/26/2012 12:00:00 AM

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its me again i put on a liner but nothing else happend the stain was REEEAAALY LIGHT AND SMALL and then i dried to almost nothing, is it still my period????
PLEEEEEEAAAAASSSSE HEEEEEEEEELLLLP ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!







Hey girl! When your period first starts, it will be very light. So yep it's your period but nothing to worry about! Smile xxoo 
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by WhiteStripe3 on 7/19/2012 1:40:59 PM

 
 



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HEEEELP!!! so i just went to the bathroom and right near my discharge was like this small bit of light orange-y looking stuff!?!?! WHAT IS THAT!?!?!?! ive never had my period before either. PLEEEEEEEAAASSSSSSEEEEE HHHHEEEEEELLLLP ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Hey girlie! That might have been your first period!  Don't panic, just put on a panty liner and if it gets heavier, use a pad.  xoxo 


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by WhiteStripe3 on 7/19/2012 11:17:28 AM

 
 



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ok so I'm supposed to go to new york for a long time and my period is right in middle of when we are there. The problem is that it is going to be sooo hot and i don't know how to use a tampon! is there any way i can practice using one when i don't have my period? or would it be too hard or hurt? thanks!!!




Hey chica, definitely don't put a tampon in when you don't have your period. That's bad for you, and it'll probably hurt a lot. Just bring a lot of extra tampons on your trip so that you don't have to worry about going through a bunch on your first time. And don't forget the pads, too, in case you can't get it. 
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by rockstar58 on 7/18/2012 2:07:03 PM

 
 



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I have my period for 2 1/2 years by now.. I have camp in like 2 days and I don't wanna swim in my period, if it suddenly happens! The period should've came since 8 days now??!! What's wrong?

 

Hey chica! Don't worry about swimming with your period- just try putting in a tampon.  Your period might have just been late (there are a hundred reasons why it happens) and once you start stressing about it being late, it throws off your body's rhythm and takes even longer to get your period.  xoxo 


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by pccool on 7/18/2012 12:11:58 PM

 
 

I start getting a lower back and stomache ache about a week before my period comes. Then,about a day before,I get a really bad headache. I'm one of those girls who has craving. I need,need,need salt!

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