2007-01-28 10:00:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Congratulations!
Well, you might want to tell your mother – if you are scared or embarrassed then write her a note and hand it to her, tell her you have your period, anything you want and if you want to talk to her about it.
Celebrate it, this is a very important time in your life, you are growing up and although you may not be too keen on the idea of periods now as you mature you will hopefully learn to love them. Use this as an opportunity to ask your folks for a treat, like new clothes, a sleep over, or something else you might want to celebrate becoming a woman.
Do not use tampons, they are very bad for vaginal health particularly when you are in your teens or younger. Stick to pads for now, particularly cloth or organic pads, then learn about your different menstrual options like menstrual cups, free-flow, tampons and pads, learn the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Learn about your body, it is very important you know all about it and how to deal with different things like how to avoid period pains and PMS as many girls suffer these things without realising they are totally avoidable – periods are only as good or as bad as you make them.
A few sites you might want to look at for more information;
http://www.scarleteen.com
http://www.debuinc.com
http://www.puberty101.com
http://www.moonbeamsorority.com
http://www.myvag.net
http://www.vaginaverite.com
http://www.vaginapagina.com
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org
http://www.natracare.com/help_for_schools/matrix.htm
Any questions, feel free to e-mail me from my profile and ask if you are worried about asking your mom - although best you ask mom or older sister as well as learn on your own it can be confusing and embarrassing at first.
2007-01-28 10:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by Kasha 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are now a woman. Learn tricks about getting rid of cramps and you now get to have this weekly for the next 40 years!
2007-01-28 10:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by Popsicle_1989 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expect mood swings and cramps and very confused men every month for at least 35 years. lol
Being serious, if you are confused you could talk to your mom or someone that can tell you what to expect, just know that every woman is different and react different to situations, eventually you'll learn to listen to your body and you'll get used to it.
Good luck.
2007-01-28 10:09:21 · answer #3 · answered by jessieg14 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
30-40 years of the same.
2007-01-28 10:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by jeanimus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
here honey go to this link and it will tell you all you need to know, and congrats you are now a young woman!!
2007-01-28 10:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by willwork4u2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are in for a weeks worth of fun! tampons well become your best friend for about a week a month.
2007-01-28 10:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by sam 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will now die a horrible death! What do ya think?
2007-01-28 11:47:20 · answer #7 · answered by Yahoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are now becoming an adult!
2007-01-28 10:03:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn how to use tampons and they will befome your new best friend once a month
2007-01-28 10:03:49 · answer #9 · answered by joke 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
welcome to the club from hell...
2007-01-28 11:25:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋