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I haven't gotten my period yet, and I'm afraid I'll get it for the first time at soccer practice or school or somewhere. Help me!

 

Dear Worried,

Every woman in the world made it through her first time, and you can be sure that you will, too. Your anxiety is natural, so why not carry a sanitary pad in a zippered pocket in your backpack or gym bag? That way, if it starts, you'll be prepared. If it happens at practice, confide in an older teammate or coach. If it happens at school, ask your teacher or nurse for advice (or to get necessary supplies). Either way, you'll manage just fine, and you can congratulate yourself for becoming a young woman.
 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 8/17/2012 11:00:00 AM

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I'm going to be a high school freshman in three days and I STILL don't have my period. I'm 5'5", 98 pounds, and I started getting breasts almost four years ago. Will it ever start?

 

Hey girl, congrats on starting high school. And don't worry! Lots of girls don't start their period until their freshman, sophomore or even junior year of high school. Every girl is different. If your still concerned, try sharing your worries with your mom or doctor.

Lauren I.

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by -gogreengal- on 8/17/2012 3:24:53 PM

 
 

TBH, periods aren't fun. Just a fact of life.
However, we all get 'em, and we all live through 'em. (Even if it's the most you've bled ever)

So don't worry. Just keep a pad or tampon on hand. And change it regularly. P.S.: At school it's much easier, because you always have a set time to do it. Smile

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by OMGabi on 8/17/2012 2:42:51 PM

 
 

i got my period while spending the night at my grandma's house in 6th grade. i wasn't for sure what it was at first because i could barely see it. it wasn't that heavy but then over the next few days i didn't feel too good and it got heavier. fortunately, mine wasn't too bad. if u don't have any pads with you, stuff your underwear with toilet paper until you can find a pad. works every time;) good luck!

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by myfatsquirrel on 8/17/2012 1:56:58 PM

 
 

never had a period

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by mmk1102 on 8/17/2012 1:56:09 PM

 
 

My first period was at an EXTREME awk time.... but it was fine. i got my first when we had just moved from america to switzerland and the day where all the new kids get shown around by students that been there before so the situation was already nervracking awkward by itself and then it came i was going the baathroom during a break and i noticed all this blood! i was too nervous to tell anyone (especially since i didnt know anyone) so i just stuffed my under ware with toilet paper and kept a confident face!!
trust me no matter how aawk the stitch (my friend got hers while swimming and she noticed the blood in the pool, but noone else did!) you WILL BE JUST FINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Smile

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by k4ndyk4ne3 on 8/17/2012 1:13:38 PM

 
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