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Added December 15, 2011

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Your period is lasting forever! Seriously, youve had to wear protection every day for a month and youre a little freaked out about it. Or maybe you feel like you have to pee 24/7 even when you just went 5 minutes ago. If either of these things happened to you, or youve had other problems with your menstrual cycle, its time for puberty talks with your mom.

 

Talking to your mom about periods and other personal female problems can feel a little embarrassing, especially if you arent used to talking about such things. But your mom is a good place to start for a lot of reasons. Here are some ways to "break the ice" when talking to mom about periods and personal issues including puberty talks: 

 

  • Keep it casual. Maybe the idea of a big sit-down with your mom seems intimidating. So, try opening the conversation casually by saying something like, "Hey mom, has your period ever lasted a really long time?" This opens the door to discussion. 
  • Write it down. If its hard for you to start a face-to-face discussion, leave your mom a note where only shed find it. You could say something like, "Mom, Im having a lot of pain with my periods lately. Can we talk about this tonight?"  That way, shell initiate a conversation with you and you wont have to worry about bringing it up.
  • Be direct. You could take a straight-up approach and just tell her your feelings. Start by saying something like, "This is uncomfortable for me, but I need to talk to you about my period." That way, you and your mom can get to the root of your problem right away.

 

Whether or not anything is wrong, keep your mom up on your concerns and problems with your body. Even when things are normal, she might be able to give you tips on how to deal with cramps or other helpful advice. Chances are she had similar questions when she was young and will be glad you asked her. But remember, if you dont feel comfortable talking to your mom, be sure to ask another female relative or trusted adult for help if you think you have a problem.

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Moo(:
Moo(:
Posted May 08, 2012
I'm scared to ask my mom if I could get panty liners. Something tells me that she's going to say I don't need them yet. But I do have alot (I mean ALOT) of discharge. I'm scared. Someone help me figure out a way to not get embarrassed? :\
Olivia19
Olivia19
Posted May 06, 2012
@tallieluvs12- well what i said to my mom is that i was getting the discharge for a while and i said its really annoying and its all wet. Then i asked her if i could get panty liners for everyday discharge.... HOPE THIS HELPED!! :D
TallieLuvs12
TallieLuvs12
Posted May 05, 2012
its very hard to tlk to my mom about getting me pani liner.Any advice of how to tlk to her?
thedesto
thedesto
Posted May 01, 2012
how do i ask my mom for pantie liners for discharge without it being weird because we never talk about puberty normally
runner12
runner12
Posted April 23, 2012
Hey guys! I got my period last year, and I tried using a tampon my last period but i just could not get it in! I don't like pad because I leak all the time, and my mom doesn't use tampons, so do any of you guys have advice? Also, should I buy Tampax Compack or no? If not, what kind of tampon should I use?
runner12
runner12
Posted April 23, 2012
carter2012- If you're mom flipped out when you brought up your period, you could send her and email, or write her a letter and put it somewhere no one else would find it, I had to send my mom a email because I was too embarrased!
carter2012
carter2012
Posted April 17, 2012
i feel weird talking to my mom about periods and stuff and when she found out i was on this site she flipped out idk why tho?? i would think she would be happy that i was finding what i needed to know about my body but not feeling uncomfortable while doing so. does anyone elses mom do this to them?? srry i wrote so much :)
ickyvicky:)
ickyvicky:)
Posted April 17, 2012
Helpful article even tho i can talk to my mum about this stuff i just usuall just check beinggirl
ickyvicky:)
ickyvicky:)
Posted April 17, 2012
Sorry that last comment was meant for sharks softball
bbykaity
bbykaity
Posted April 07, 2012
Can you guys make more videos please!!!!!
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