girls only:what do u do to keep urself clean during ur period in school??\n\nI change my pad often but it's still not good. \n\nwhen i get home i take a shower and i feel so much better\n\ni can't take a shower in school so what can i do??
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Lots of younger girls don't want to use tampons yet. Feminine wipes by Summer's Eve. You can buy them in individual packages and stash them in your purse!
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Ok, when I was in middle school, I was scared for the longest because I thought they were going to make us shower. I was one of the lucky ones because some schools don't shower. But I still had to dress in front of people, and alot of people still have to shower. I'm not going to lie to you and say it isn't embarrasing. But I PROMISE YOU THIS. EVERYBODY just like you is thinking about this. Everybody is scared, this and that. If you DO have to shower, don't think your going to be the only one embarrassed. Even if you weren't, alot of guys don't want to see anything dangling anyways. It will be awkward for a while, but pretty soon it will be ok, whether your showering or dressing. Just keep your head up, avoid looking around too much, and don't do it fast, that gives it away, just do it smooth and don't go slow, just do it at a steady pace. There is nothing I can say that will make you feel better, just like when I was entering high school. It's just one of those things..... Like when you were scared on your first day of school, going to be scared on your first day of high school, nothing will prepare you for any of that, it's just one of those things you have to actually go through, and when you look back on it, it won't be all that fuss that it originally was.
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Your period can only last as long as it takes to expel the blood and tissue that has lined the uterine wall.  Your hormones control that and once your period has started, you are no longer building up uterine lining, so taking a bath (or anything else) can't make it last longer.  My grandmother used to tell my mom that washing her hair while she was on her period would make her sick... where did they come up with this stuff?
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You can use them right off with your first period, but you have to make sure you're using the proper absorbency.  You don't want one that is too absorbent for the amount of flow you have.  Also, wear a pantiliner because sometimes a tampon will leak if you're really flowing.  Wear a pad if you think you might have a lot of leakage.
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I don't think that that is normal. If I were you I would go to your school nurse and explain it to her...tell her your just concerned and maybe if she talked to your mom about it then it  might convince her that seeing a Dr. wouldn't hurt.\nI do want to say however that I'm sure things are fine and it may just be a hormonal imbalance that can be treated with medication. Don't think that there is something seriously wrong with you.  The best thing to do is to talk with the nurse and/or Dr. just to get things checked out.  Good luck hun...it's an inconvenience to have a period for a few days much less a few weeks...hang in there
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DO NOT practice with tampons without your period on.  Tampons absorb liquid and will hurt pulling them out without them being blood soaked.  If you buy a cheaper tampon you may fell it, but Tampon Glides are pretty comfortable.
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HEY!! Its called hormones!! I do the same thing with my period. My friends joke that i've got the cleanest house in the world, and they also seem to invite me over everytime my PMS is about to start. Hmmm..... maybe its time to get some new friends!!!
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Being in the med field this sounds strange for to me to tell someone else, but try not bathing in soap or any other substances. Just H20 and avoid being too clean, my niece has the same issues, and avoid clothing that rubs? as far as topical treatments i have a natural remidies book that ~I can't locate~ try health food stores, maybe something as simple as garlic? there are many foods that aide the body in homeostasis!
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This is actually a very good question and you have nothing to be sorry about as far as asking it. Periods differ from person to person, I have some good periods and some bad, bottom line is you learn what is best for you as far as how horrible they are, for me I cannot wear tampons I find they make my cramps much worse so I wear pads.
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midol helps. ask your mom about it and see if she wouldn't mind you using it. as for the smell WASH EVERY DAY when you're on your period!!!! if you don't you will not be able to control the smell. how to use tampons and pads : with a pad you just peel the paper off and stick the sticky side in your panties. i don't use tampons because i've found them to be dangerous at times if people aren't careful. tampons are cleaner but you have more of a risk.\n\nhow to deal with being on your period out in public : don't worry about it. every girl goes out into public when they're on their period. make sure you start carrying a purse if you don't already and always have a good supply of pads with you.\n\ntips : you may crave like crazy when you're on your period and get emotional or moody. you may also get bloated. midol helps for that too.
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heating pads have become my best friend during my period. You can buy them at the store and place them against your stomach. They work wonders! I also tend to enjoy chocolate during my unhappy time. Well, Good luck getting rid of the cramps!
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Look, I know that you are scared but I have really great news!!! I am 21 years old. Ok, I started my period when I was 9-actually on my 9th birthday! I wouldn't put a tampon in for so long because of the same reason! I was so scared---The best thing to do is go and get this: the PLAYTEX LIGHTS!!! they are really small and they have plastic applicators which does make a difference. Another thing to remember is once you put it in, you don't fill it!!! You have to understand this, all you are doing is pushing a plastic applicator with cotton in it up a "canal"(blocking blood), once you push the bottom of the applicator from the bottom up and pull the plastic part out, you will have a string, you will not even notice that string or the tampon and every 4 hours, when you first start, pull that string out, wipe and re-apply another tampon. Later you can wait longer. Honestly do you really think that women walk around feeling discomfort all the time??? We have other problems and your period should always be the least of those. Another thing to remember: unless you want to where pads that make you feel like you are wearing diapers and wondering if you will bleed through, or even hear it when you walk I would really consider going for it. Remember 90% of women wear tampons, it's a natural thing. You will have more discomfort and problems from men than a tampon!!! If you have any more questions or need anything you can e-mail me @ a_d_dubose@yahoo.com or sonnygirl0303@yahoo.com. And I could even give you my number if you'd like. ENJOY your life!
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Tampons are a life saver. I think you should try one everyones body is diffrent. They don't hurt me and it lets me do a lot of things like swim and is less messy at that time of the month. They come in little packages so there really not noticable. Easy to be hidden if thats what you want to do.
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Lol! You guys always amaze me with this question! Us girls don't just jump in the shower and wash with one soap quickly everywhere.  We have to use special shampoo and conditioner to wash our lovely hair.  Then we use a special product to wash our face.  We shave and don't only have our face to shave we have got legs that need to be shaved! So far i have already given you a list of some stuff that we do in the shower/bath.  You don't do half of that so that's why you are quicker than us! lol
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Don't worry about taking showers naked - you can always wear a bikini or something if you're quite conscious about how you look. I'm a guy and I took showers in the communal bath when I was doing my National Service (and no one said a thing). I think it's different in high school, everyone definitely gets a singular stall instead of bathing together... (this ain't prison!) =p
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Congratulations! First off, is your mom around or do you have a female adult to  talk to? If not, feel free to IM me (I'm invisible on Yahoo Messenger). \nSince this is your first one, it probably won't last long. If you are cramping or feel sick, take it easy. Rest a lot and take a hot bath. You might want to take some ibuprofen. If you feel okay, do what you normally do during the day. Definitely let your parents know what is going on so they can help you out. Don't be embarassed. This happens to all girls around your age. You might want to have your parents make an appointment with your doctor to make sure everything is okay. If you don't feel comfortable trying to deal with tampons, pads are a great alternative. I find the Kotex brand long ones with velcro wings to work best. Don't expect your period to be "regular" or happen every month for another year or so. If you get really bad cramping or feel sick to your stomach every month at that time of the month, it's time to see the doctor. Don't be afraid. You will get used to it;)
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I tried going to the beach when I was on my period. I did not use tampons at the time and really wanted to get into the water. It was extremely embaressing. My pad got too wet from absorbing the water and somehow floated right out of my swimsuit. It was just floating in the water for everyone to see. So my advice would be: \n\n1. maybe try to find some kind of way to secure the pad so it can't float out and ware swim pants. they make swim pants for girls to put over their swim suits.\n\n2. if it is a friendly outing try to bring a girl friend who won't mind staing out of the water with you and make the most of your time.\n\n3. just stay home and find something better to do\n\n4. try using a tampon - it really isn't that hard. it took me almost 8 hours the first time i tried and i was a virgin (very tiny) so it hurt a lot. it is kind of tricky to get it the first time but if you have had sex before it should be no problem.... if not, well it really isn't that difficult. I just was tired of not being to go anywhere and hated the feeling of having all that mess between my legs. tampons are much cleaner and it as if you aren't having a period at all (if you get rid of the cramps :p) \n\nsorry if that was too much detail. hope i helped :D! good luck...