How to ask your mom for tampons?

Question

Im a 13 year old girl and ive had my period for about a year now. I really want tampons becuase they seem much easier and much more comfortable. Any advice on asking my mom to use them?

Answer 1

Well, my 14 year old asked me and I bought them, it was no big deal. Just tell her that pads are messy and interfere with sports or P.E. or whatever and that you want to try tampons.

Answer 2

You mean you haven't told your mom? If she already knows
about your "situation", then just ask her. Do be careful about
using "tamps". Change often because of the TSS risk! (Every 2 hours is a good gauge to go by). If you experience any allergic reactions, don't be afraid to let someone know! Use only the level you need. (Generic brands are probably just as good as name brands - and it will save you money!).
Example: Don't use "super" or "superplus", when you only
need "regular". And yes, "tamps" are more comfortable. You can also use a pantyliner too in case you can't change on time. Exercise and a good diet helps with the "symptoms" too. It might even make your "monthly" shorter. Sorry this is such a long answer! Good luck!

Answer 3

well the morning i had to go on this huge camp trip i got my period (not my first).. ugh but i had to catch a bus at 6 am so i calmly went into my moms room and told her i got my period and wanted tampons so i could swim while on the trip. she said ok and on the way stopped at a small store. i thought she was gonna run in and get them but no i had too. i bought some cough drops too so it didn't look like i was only there for tampons. what im trying to get at here is that all you have to do is ask, maybe wait till you are at the store. tell her you need some pads and stuff while your in that part of the store ask your mom if you can try tampons. i suggest tampax pearl. they are really easy to put in, don't leak and are really comfy.

Answer 4

We'll when I first started using tampons I texted my mom when she was at the store and she just put it in the bathroom for me but there a book to tell you everything you need to know like I didn't ask my mom for help I just read and did the instructions told me but if you want help from your mom just ask here you need help with it but once you start using them it gets easier trust me good luck

Answer 5

May I ask why its scary to ask your mom for tampons? just go up to her and ask her the question with out making it sound weird
and there is nothing to be scared of

Answer 6

When u guys go to the store, when you are getting the pads say " mom, can i get these"( the tampons. " they might work better for me'

Answer 7

Truthfully, I never asked my mom how it was done. I did it myself. If you're really lost and feel uncomfortable about asking your mom it, ask a girl friend who uses them, its less embarassing that way.

Answer 8

Do you know if your mom uses them? If she does then that will be easier to ask about them. Even if she doesn't, I can't imagine her being unwilling to talk about it with you. Just be honest. If she is crappy about it, talk to your best friends mom.

Answer 9

the best way to do it is quick and fast. tell her you need to talk to her alone and then tell her. don't wait because the longer you wait the more difficult it will be.

Answer 10

well i remember when i was that age i wrote a letter to my mom because i felt awkward asking her and i put the letter some where she would find it and then she went and bought them for me as simple as that :]