I got my period last year how should I tell my mom?

Question

I got my period a year ago, last January, and I still haven't told my mom. Then I was 13 and now I'm 14. I'm just too freaking shy to tell her, but I wouldn't be if I knew she wouldn't lecture me. I already know everything I need to know, but she probably won't believe me. My mom is also sometimes borderline psychotic and I am afraid she might freak out and yell at me for making her spend money on pads.

Wow, I didn't know I'd get this many replies, thanks for all the advice...to the person who asked If I use tampons or pads, I usually use pads, and a few days ago I tried a tampon but I put it in at the wrong angle and it was stabbing me all day, and at the time I had no access to a bathroom! To the person who said something about sex, I've never had it and I won't until I'm married.

Answer 1

My mom knew before I told her. I couldn't figure out why until I realized she was the one taking the trash out. You're Mom is expecting this to happen, it's a way of life. I don't see how she can get upset for this happening.

Answer 2

Girl please this is a normal thing for every woman. Your mother should know about it though. There isnt a reason for her to yell at you. You will need those pads or tampons whichever is more comfortable for you. Dont be shy about something like that. I got mine when I was 11 and my mom knew right away. Of course your mom may feel like you dont know all there is to know but just make her happy by letting her talk away.. If you feel you know then just sit back and let her talk.. But you never know you might learn something new...!!!

Answer 3

Well the best thing to do is....just get it over with. I understand what you mean by getting a little embarrassed, but it's only normal....we tend to feel shy about certain subjects and this is one of them. I am now 24 yrs old, and I still remember when I first got mine. She might lecture you and all but...also please remember that she's your mother and all she wants is to do her job as such. You might already know everything there is to know but hey...a little more info never hurt anyone. Hope it helps :D

Answer 4

Based on the details of your question, you should probably be more focused on making the right decisions in life in order to be able to support yourself once you turn 18.

Oh, and ALWAYS use condoms and get birth control if you can. Better yet, don't have sex; pregnancy will majorly mess up your life. There are Free Clinics and Community Services Boards that can provide birth control at no or almost no cost depending on where you live.

If you don't believe me about pregnancy messing up your life goals; look at the young mothers around you in your school/neighborhood/community and ask yourself if that is the best you can achieve!

Answer 5

OH MY GOD ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS?!? you waited a hole YEAR that could be bad, have you been useing tampons or pads? Your mom will understand she went through it to! If she doesnt understand then there is a problem. She is your mother, she loves you and knew that you would go threw it, every girl does. If she didnt you wouldnt be here, DUH i cant believe you waited a YEAR to tell her wow

Answer 6

I never told my mom she just knew i don't know how but she did anyways what is there for your mom to get mad at your a young women she knew it was coming anyways she does have one too. If you want to tell her just say it I don't think she'll get mad she probably already knows any way

Answer 7

you should just tell her. doesnt she have to spend money on her pads too? afterall, all women have their period. she would be a super hypocrite for yelling at you for needing pads. just sit through the lecture, it's just once.

Answer 8

I'm sure she knows. The next time she asks you if you need anything from the grocery store add personal products to the list as if you always have.

Answer 9

i was like that with my mum actually i still am im 17 and i dont talk about that sorta things with my mum lol, she just fout out about my period because i got it wen i was your age and i didnt say anything but one time it leaked and mah mum washes mah colothes and found out! she brought me a period book lol how imbrassing!! i think one day jus leav her a note or sumfin i no dat sound cheesy but if u fink she shud no. hope i was help xx gud luk xx

Answer 10

if i were u i would tell her that u just got it. Sh estill wnat sto be there for you and she would be crushed knowing u can do it on ur own. Just sit through the lecture and get it over!