Should I Carry a Pad in My Purse?

I just went to the doctor, and he asked if I have my period yet. I said no—I'm only 10 years old! He said I will probably get my period when I’m 12. What should I do to prepare? My mom suggested putting...

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GL's Guide to Pads and Tampons

Walking down the feminine hygiene aisle at your grocery store can be totally overwhelming. With all the different brands, sizes and types, what does everything really mean anyway? GL’s got your guide to panty-liners, pads and tampons. Panty-liners These thin...

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My pantiliners give me a rash!

I started to wear pantiliners just in case, and now I have a rash every time I put one on. Why does this happen? A period-related mishap is a girl’s worst nightmare. But that doesn’t mean you should wear a pantiliner...

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How much discharge is too much?

Every day I have to wear a thin pad because I have so much discharge. Is there something wrong with my body since I'm having so much of it? Should I see a doctor? 

 Hey girl, When you start noticing discharge...

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I'm embarrassed to buy pads!

This might seem really dumb, but I'm super embarrassed to go buy pads at the store. I mean, what if I'm standing behind a hot guy! How can I get over my embarrassment? -Supermarket Shame Totally normal, girlfriend! Plenty of...

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How do I tell my mom I want to use tampons instead of pads?

No need to be embarrassed. Your mom has probably been using tampons for decades, so this stuff is like talking about the weather. She’ll appreciate that you came to her for advice, says Dr. Gilda Carle, psychologist and author of...

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Can people smell my pad?

Yes! Lots of us worry about smelling—funky and rarely does anyone else notice. Stay fresh “down there” by following fool-proof guidelines for maxi-pad use. First off, change the thing every four hours, explains Dr. Adelaide Nardone, gynecologist and medical...

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My pad always shifts!

My pad always moves around and I feel like I’m going to leak. Is there anything else I can do to help it stay in place? Please don’t say wear tampons, I don't like them. -Pad Problems Hey girl! No one...

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Chase off the Chafing

One thing lots of girls encounter but don’t think to discuss is the not so great feeling that the wings on our pads can give us. It can cause our skin to chafe and make your period feel so much...

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Tampon Try-Out

I really wanna try tampons but every time I try, I chicken out. I'm afraid it's gonna hurt or I'm gonna insert it wrong. What's everything I need to know about it so I can be successful? I've only had...

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