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Pad prob! How do I get them from my locker to the bathroom?

 

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I just recently started my period, and I keep my pads in my backpack. How can I get from my locker to the bathroom without people seeing my pads?

 

 

Good question! There are a couple of ways to be super stealthy about hitting the bathroom when you’re on your period. Pick the option that works best for you (and if we missed one, let us know in the comments!).

 

#1 – Shove it up your sleeve

Admittedly, this one works best with tampons, but we’ve done it with pads, too, when times get desperate. Just slide the pad from your locker into the sleeve of a long-sleeved shirt, sweater, sweatshirt or jacket. Done!

 

#2 – Stick it in your waistband, in a hoodie pocket or under your shirt

Wearing a tank or tee? Try shoving the pad in the waistband of your jeans, beneath your top or conceal in a coat.

 

#3 – Grab a bag

Easiest option? Snagging a small purse for your period products, a toothbrush and a little lip gloss.
 
 

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by kayseyM on 3/19/2013 9:32:55 PM

 
 

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I just put in a tampon for the first time and it doesn't hurt it just feels like its not far "in" enough. I don't wanna take it out though cause I'm scared it will hurt (cause I just put it in and I don't think it's absorbed enough blood yet)

Hey girlie,

It might just feel weird since it's your first time, but if you're not sure you could ask your mom to make sure you have it in right.

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by DMlover123 on 3/16/2013 9:31:18 PM

 
 



guess what you guys. I had my very first period this wensday ( march 13 I think). and I didn't feel a thing. it. was very light. there was barely and blood. but yesterday and today I kept getting blood. it is still very light. my mom said it's my period , which I beleive too, but should it be like this? mom bought me pads but all I really need is a kinda thick pantie liner. today it was only a little AGAIN. is this normal?

 

Hey PurpleRain08, yep that's normal. Consider yourself lucky. You have a light and easy flow. Some girls have really heavy ones with cramps and soreness. Hope this helps! Xoxo Smile  


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by PurpleRain08 on 3/15/2013 6:53:49 PM

 
 

When I wear a long sleeve shirt I sometimes slip them up my sleeve when I walk to the bathroom. The last thing I want the guys in my classroom to know is that I am going to insert a tampon. But sometimes you have to deal with it during class, what else can you do.

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by fashionqn on 3/14/2013 11:04:25 PM

 
 



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I've had my period for a year now, but it's been extremely long since my last cycle (at least for me). I haven't gotten my period since around Christmas of 2012. Normally, my periods are around twenty or thirty days apart, but I've never had a gap this long before. I went ahead and did the math, and it's been 72 days since my last period. The longest gap I've had before this was like thirty five or forty days. Should I tell someone?

 

Hey girlie, that is unusual, especially if your period has always been fairly regular in the past. You might want to talk to a doctor about it if you don't get it again soon. There are a lot of natural reasons like stress that you may not be getting your period, but it might be best to rule out any medical problems. 


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