I just got my period?

Question

I got it yesterday. What am I supposed to do?

Answer 1

Wear a pad. You could try a tampon when you know your body better.
If you have cramps try eating bananas, take some midol, and put a hot pack on your lower stomach.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Your period is a good thing. It's a sign that you're not a little kid anymore, but getting yours for the first time can be scary when you're not sure what to expect. You've probably got a lot of questions. Like how will I feel when I get my period? Or what's PMS? What products should I use? Well, here are the answers!

You got your first menstrual period. Congrats! You're becoming a women. You may have heard some people talk about menstruation like it's gross. Or it's a pain. Or it messes up your life. Here's the bottom line. Menstruation is what makes human life possible. And that's pretty cool! It makes women unique from men. It's a part of life. And it's something you'll have to deal with every month. Luckily, in the 21st century, a period doesn't have to be a big deal. Prepare yourself with Kotex products that fit and protect better than ever and information that can help you understand the emotional side of menstruation. You don't ever have to let a period stop you from being you.
Big Changes
As you become a women your body is maturing. Evolving. Preparing for the next stage of life. You're transforming from a girl to a woman. Can you feel it? The more you know about how your body works, the more comfortable you'll be with these changes. Knowledge is power and that's a great feeling to have.

Small Changes
From about ten years old to around 20, your body really changes. Daily. You won't always notice these small changes. But let's just say that at the end of puberty, you're nothing like you were when you started. Everyone grows up, but not at the same age. Or the same rate. You may have friends with smaller hips, larger breasts, more hair, less hair. Whatever. You get the idea.

Five Stages of Puberty







Five overlapping stages. That's one easy way to divide the years that make up puberty. Remember, everyone grows at their own pace. Here's an idea of what to expect.

At Stage One (ages 8 to 11)
Same outside. Big changes inside. Your ovaries are maturing. Your brain has stimulated the release of hormones that you'll need later for menstrual and baby-making functions.
Stage Two (ages 8 to 14)
Changes start on the outside. Breasts develop. The nipples and surrounding area called the areola, are getting darker and growing a little bigger. Pubic hairs appear. You'll probably grow taller. Your hips, thighs and butt may begin to fill out. Don't worry about a little extra weight. That's right. Don't worry. You're supposed to put on a few pounds. Why? A certain amount of increased body fat will help you develop properly. It's normal. Keep feeling good about your body. Stay active. Eat right. For more information, check out our section on taking care of your body.
Stage Three (ages 9 to 15)
Outward changes continue. Breasts and pubic hair keep growing. You're getting taller. Hormones kick in. Your vagina begins producing discharge. It's part of a natural cleansing process, so banish the word "disgusting" from your vocabulary right now, please.
Stage Four (ages 10 to 16)
Your body takes on a more mature look - nipple development, coarser pubic hair and more of it. And say hello to underarm hair!
The biggest change is happening internally. Your ovaries are growing and may even begin producing eggs. The result? Your first menstrual period.

Stage Five (ages 12 to 19)
You're all grown up. At least on the outside. Your breasts get to be their full size. Your pubic hair is all there, and you've pretty much stopped growing. These are the signs of a girl’s first period. If you haven't already started your period, it should begin during this stage.
Wait. There's More.
Raging hormones plus increased underarm hair growth equals a fragrant new underarm smell. B.O. Body Odor. Definitely yucky. Fortunately, there's deodorant. Problem solved. A wonderland of fresh rain, meadow, baby powder and spring dew roll-on, stick and spray deodorant/antiperspirant options is now open to you.

Pimples. Otherwise known as "zits." Why do they always come at the very worst times? Like right before a Friday night out with friends. Stop blaming the chocolate and french fries. These little bumps on puberty road are a result of hormones. For most of us, they're a passing stage. If over-the-counter treatments aren't effective, a visit to a dermatologist usually helps.

A final word about mood swings. Hormones are POWERFUL. Don't underestimate the power of hormone surges over your emotions. They can really increase the intensity of your feelings. Have you ever totally lost your cool over something that's not important? Blame those hormones. Why do you need to know this? So you can recognize what's happening next time you're riding an emotional rollercoaster. Don't be scared. These ups and downs are a natural part of puberty and the monthly menstrual cycle. Develop healthy ways to cope.

Answer 3

Get pads to start out with, you can decide later if you want to go with tampons. I like the Always brand that has "wings". They keep overflow from getting on undies or pants. And wear snug undies that you don't care if they get stained somewhere. It happens sometimes. And if the cramps are bad, the best thing that works for me is a heating pad under my back and and ice pack on the front side. I get wicked cramps still. Good luck, hon! And welcome to womanhood!

Answer 4

Buy some sanitary towels there are in little packs go so your super market and look in the health section and decide upon weather you have a heavy flow or light flow