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Umm well I have had pubic and underarm hair for 2 years, breast buds for 2 years, discharge for 7 months, and my stomach hurts oncein a while.. Im 12 2/3 years old but my mum has never ever told me anything about puberty so it is awkward to ask her when she got hers so do u have any approaches? Thanks

2007-02-20 12:25:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Women's Health

P.S. She is not the approachable type lol like my friend all she had to say was guess wut to her mom when she got it

2007-02-20 12:39:36 · update #1

13 answers

"hi mom. Well, you know I am at that age now where my body is changing and I am going through puberty. I have a lot of confusion and questions for you. Do you mind if I ask you some personal questions?." she will more than likely say "sure, hon ask me anything!" and then you ask her what you need to ask!

:)

2007-02-20 12:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by A Girl 4 · 1 0

It is important to be able to talk to your mum during this time otherwise you will always feel uncomfortable. I think you need to tell her that you are worried about puberty and you would like her help. Perhaps in the supermarket you could take her into the aisle with pads and tampons and ask if you can have some just incase and get talking from there. Good luck. If you need a puberty mentor I'm here for you, I've just helped my sister through it. I sometimes embarass her, as I am completly open about it, it should not be a taboo subject in families.

2007-02-20 20:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

it's great that you want to talk to your mom about that kind of stuff. My mom didn't really talk about it either, but when she did she was totally embarrassing (at that time, now, i'd be the same way she was... lol) I moved in with my dad when i was 16, and he was funny,,, he didn't think he needed to do the birds and the bees talk because he thought she'd already done it. :) yaay for school, or i wouldn't have ever learned anything!!! lol

you're definately going to start your period sometime soon, so keep some pads on hand, and in your backpack or purse, just in case. Stay away from tampons for now, until you become ready for them (and it's perfectly fine if you decide you don't want to use them ever. it's all personal preference.)

I would just go to your mom, and say, 'hey, i think i'm going to start my peroid soon, do you think we could go to the store and you could help me pick out the right kinds of pads?" She'll be happy to, and you guys can talk on the way down to the store. your relationship will get much more open, and you guys can talk about anything. just remember, that puberty and sex should not be a hush hush subject.... be open with your mom. and ask her to do the same.

good luck, honey, if you need anything, send me an email!!

YAAAY FOR WOMANHOOD!!!! lmao!!!

2007-02-20 20:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Silver Thunderbird 6 · 0 0

It's always awkward to talk to your mom about these types of things. My mom just approached me when I was 9ish and threw it all on me. Just, walk up to her and say:
-mom, we need to talk. I know that all girls go through puberty and I wanted to know about it from a personal aspect. Then, ask her questions.

It'll be awkward, but once you get started, the conversation will get going. Then again, you could skip the whole conversation with your mom and just ask all your questions on here and these nice folks can give you answers. If you have any questions of sorts, you are always welcome to e-mail me. They can be personal questions or otherwise. I love getting e-mails from complete strangers. Good luck. The parent talks are always reeeeal awkward.

2007-02-20 21:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by Dana Mulder 4 · 0 0

If it is uncomfortable to ask her, consider buying a book about the changes in your body. It will answer most of your questions. You probably want to know things like - when she started her period so that you have an idea when you will. Buy the book and leave it where she will see it. Hopefully she will strike up a conversation with you.

2007-02-20 20:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by batscout 2 · 0 0

you're body is probably getting ready for your period. But it's a good thing, the stomach ache is probably caused from an egg beong released and it is totally normal, so don't freak. There is a book that is kind of childish but totally helpful it is called the care and keeping of you:the body book for girls. it is made by american girl it is very helpful and just i think it would be very helpful for you the book only costs about 10 dollars

2007-02-20 20:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by 2 · 0 0

I was in the same exact situation as you hun. I was 11 though. I just went up to mom & said I think I started my period & she was like okay & she just told me things & gave me stuff. It really isnt as awkward as it would seem to be. Good luck

2007-02-20 23:06:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

just say hey mum, lets go out to lunch or something, i wanna talk to you, and im pretty sure, she would love to take you, and then she is all urs, u can ask her anything you like, it will be a little akward at 1st, but it has to be done, if u need any advice or anything, email me stevenm08@yahoo.com(my boy friends email)

2007-02-20 20:30:17 · answer #8 · answered by hawtchick 1 · 1 0

my mom didnt tell me anything about this stuff. go research about puberty. remember to have a good supply of pads at home and some in your backpack in case your period starts. wikipedia.com is a good site to do research. good luck.

2007-02-20 20:33:47 · answer #9 · answered by narcissa 5 · 0 0

Ask your mom. It may be awkward but go ahead and do it because afterwards she will feel especially blessed that you came to her and she will trust you more because she will know that u value her opinion.

2007-02-20 20:30:25 · answer #10 · answered by bigbaby 1 · 2 0

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