discharge, so you don't need to
worry too much about all the
with a sanitary towel.
They are the easiest form of
sanitary wear to use and will do
the job for a good few hours. You
might have heard of 'leaking
through' your sanitary towel onto
this is pretty unlikely because of
the small amount of blood, but if
it's something you're worried
about just make sure you have a
good stash of towels on you and
pop into the bathroom a few
more times than normal to keep
check. Okay, here's the part
everyone dreads. Period Pain. We
won't lie to you here at Whateva,
periods can and most probably
will hurt. You'll start to get some
dull aching pains in your lower
belly, and sometimes you're back.
for a number 2 in the toilet (gross,
I know) is a lot higher and more
sudden then before. The best
remedy? Lay in bed with a hot
water bottle, take some pain
relief tablets, try some gently
Pubic hair.
You’ll notice
this after your
breasts sta rt
to grow, and
just be fore
Your breats sta rt to
eme rge. They will
take about four
years to grow in
prope rly, but on ce
they sta rt to, your
pe riod will come
after.
pe riod should
arrive.
exercise, and if that does work eat
some chocolate and wait for the
pain to go.
Now lastly, if you can,talk to your
mum, big sister, nan or school
nurse. These women have been
through this process every
month of their teenage and adult
life. They know what happens,
what to expect and are the best
people to go to for advice and
help. It can be embarrassing, but
it's better to be prepared then
out in town with your mates
when your period starts with no
clue what to do!
Discharge. This is a
be in your knickers just
be fore your pe riod sta rts! If
you see thi s, start carrying
some towels in your bag
just in cas e.
Try to start carrying a clean pair
of underwear on you, so you are
guard
In case of an
emergency,
toilet roll will
tide you over
until you can
get a sanitary
towel
Start keeping a
sanitary towel,
and panty liner
in your bag, just
in case
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