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Period panic! What if I get it at school?


 

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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

POSTED IN period 101, be period prepared, when will I get my period, tampons, pads, puberty, school, back to school, first day back, bust first day fears, BTS Q & A, life, dear carol

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Is it true that you cant wear a tampon until the 2nd year of your period???
and also, i got my first period last week on monday, so i was wondering when i should wear pads again???




Hey babe,

That is absolutely a myth, you can use tampons whenever you feel comfortable with using them.  It has nothing to do with how long you've had your period or anything of that sort.

If you've finished your period already for this month, then you should have at least three weeks to be free of worry.  Your period will be very regular at the start so there is really no way to pinpoint exactly when you should wear pads again, but three weeks is a good rough estimate! And remember to always keep some handy just in case.
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by jellybean411 on 9/5/2012 5:39:01 PM

 
 

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I got my period in really late November for a week, and then I didn't get it again until really early March. And now it's September and I haven't gotten it again! What do I do? I'm afraid if I tell my mom then she'll be confused and ask why didn't I say so earlier and then it'd be SUPER awkward. What do I do? What's going on!?

Hey girl,

Irregular periods can be normal at first, but you should talk to your mom and a doc to be sure! Even if it is a little awkward to bring up with Mom, she'll appreciate that you trusted her enough to bring it up!

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by Bunnyboo22 on 8/31/2012 6:49:24 PM

 
 



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Is it true that when you get your period your metabolism slows down??? Thx!

 

Hey girl! That's not true at all! Your metabolism slows down as you get older, but not a significant amount specifically when you get your period. xoxo 


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by xXMissBehavedXx on 8/28/2012 2:33:19 PM

 
 



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Ok so I have a period tracker and everything and I'm turning 16 so ive had my period since I was almost 12 so I know the deal. But any advice for horrible pms? I mean I just cry soooo much! I know it's hormones, so I guess my question is is there anyway to control it?? thankss

 

Hey girlie! You can only control PMS with hormonal things (like the Pill) or finding a way to deal with stress relief (meditating and such), otherwise it's unfortunately something we've all gotta deal with! xoxo  


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by maniheartsmakeup22 on 8/27/2012 9:49:29 PM

 
 

I am 13 years old almost 14 and i haven't gotten "IT" yet...i play 6 sports and i like to stay moving...my friend tells me the only reason i am super skinny is because i haven't gotten my period yet and my metabolism hasn't slowed down....soo when i get my period will i start to get chubby or bigger???

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by alexa365 on 8/26/2012 10:16:32 AM

 
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