im 13 and have sarted using them (i bought them secretly) and i want some more but dont know how to tell her in case she dosnt want me to. please help!
2006-12-29 23:30:40 · 18 answers · asked by *~*Sarah*~* 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
First, arm yourself with a bit of information. There's a lot of lies that roam around about tampons, so make sure you have a quick reponse ready if she uses one of them as an excuse. I remember when I first asked my mom if I could use tampons, and she told me that I'd not longer be a virgin if I did, and I was crushed because I thought it was true. That's probably one of the biggest lies out there about them, so make sure you've got a reply ready to debunk that myth.
Another excuse she wouldn't want you to use them is maturity which can increase your risk for TSS if you are not responsible enough to change them properly. So make sure you arm yourself with a little information about toxic shock syndrome incase she brings it up. Tell her you'll use the lightest or regular absorbency and change them every 4-6 hours.
Do be rather persistent, tampons really do make periods so much more tolerable.
2006-12-30 01:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by antheia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously your mother knows that you have started your periods. Does she know that they sell Junior Tampax now which would suit you. You don't say whether you are sexually active, is this the reason that you are holding back in asking her. Be as truthful with your mother as you can but there is such a thing as being economical with the truth. (meaning that you don't have to tell her everything)! Maybe if you just came in one day and said to your mother - holding a packet of Tampax in your hand telling her that you are thinking of trying these as you think that they would be more comfortable and you would have less to worry about. Read the packet together and see what happens. Hope this helps.
2006-12-30 08:10:19 · answer #2 · answered by lucinbanus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now what makes you think that she's not gunna let you use tampons? In fact tampons can be better because its less mess!
Just tell her you bought some to try them out and you found them easier than using the regular towels. I don't think your mum would mind in the slightest.
2006-12-30 07:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your mom know you started your period? It's your body you decide what to use. She may have had a good/bad experience with tampons but you may not. Tell your mom, listen to her advice...then you decide which is best for you. There are good and bad things about Tampons. If you forget to change it you could develop"Toxic Shock Syndrome". So, be responsible and take care of yourself.
2006-12-30 08:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Carol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had exactly the same problem and i am as shy about stuff like that as you are. what i did was when we were in the chemist i just waled over picked a packet up and said can i start using these and my mam said yes and bought them for me.
if you don't want to do that write her a note or something.
2006-12-30 12:31:00 · answer #5 · answered by QueenB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be up front with her. Tell her you had to buy one in a public restroom, (that's all there was), and you really like them. That they are more comfortable, and you all ways worry about odor with a pad. I think she will be OK with that, because it is a reason that makes sense. Good Luck!
2006-12-30 07:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by sunkissed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sara..unless tampons are slang for some new street drug or you mom is some kind of hippie..what are you talking about..what else could your mother wanting to use is there some thing else..has the world changed and I wasn't informed..what gives..hey I haven't seen a tampon ad on TV for a while..maybe the world has changed and no one told me..they for got about me again for the love of god just tell her or go buy your own..
2006-12-30 07:39:19 · answer #7 · answered by Kingofreportedabuse 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You could start by asking her when she started using them and ask her if she found them better than using towels. This may lead to a general conversation so you can test for her reaction.
2006-12-30 07:39:18 · answer #8 · answered by emily l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say jst tell her shell understand. um hello we all have mums and um hello they had to get there periods too otherwise we wouldnt be here. jst tell shell be happy for u shell be so happy her little girl is growing up. but bewarned u might get the birds and the bees talk if u havnt already had it
2006-12-30 08:17:50 · answer #9 · answered by elmo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her you've tried tampons and prefer them. If you don't make a big issue out of it she will have no reason to.
If you feel she might have objections, ask yourself what they might be, and have your answers ready.
2006-12-30 07:41:52 · answer #10 · answered by franja 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋