Would you, as a mother, be offended if your daughter started using tampons without talking to you about it? I've talked about periods with her but i bought some tampons and started using them, do you think i should tell my mum or just wait till she asks?
2007-10-19 06:47:46 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yeah im the daughter, i've had my periods for 4 or 5 months so i know what there all about lol
2007-10-19 06:58:16 · update #1
I can tell from your post that you are actually pretty close to your mother. Most daughters would not usually take into consideration their mother's feelings for this matter. Unless your mother has extremely conservative views on tampons (i.e. if you use tampons, you will lose your virginity..etc) then maybe you should hold off on telling her until you're a little older.
If the subject does arise in a conversation between you two and you feel comfortable enough at the moment. Then go ahead and share with her. She would probably feel really good knowing that you trusted her enough to talk about such sensitive matters. Also, it's a sign of maturity to be able to handle tampons and menstrual related topics on your own, but also be able to share with your mother.
good luck!
2007-10-19 07:07:38 · answer #1 · answered by Chanty P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've told my daughters all about periods and tried to explain as much as I can what will happen and what they can do. They have said at the moment they don't think they feel confident to use tampons so, I have left the decision up to them. I would be pleased if they wanted to ask me more about tampons when the time comes to use them. Having said that if they don't want to talk to me about using them and just go ahead I wouldn't be at all upset or offended. My own mother told me nothing about periods and when they first came I thought I was bleeding to death. Friends told me what to use and I was horrified by the thought of tampons. After a while you realise everything is part of growing up. I really don't think your mum needs to know, she's probably already guessed. Good luck.
2007-10-19 07:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by happy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No as a mother I wouldn't be offended at all. I remember what it was like to talk about that stuff with my mom... I'm only 25, but I'm still not fully comfortable asking my mom is she has one I can use... but my mom has no problem telling me the most intimate details of her life....
I wouldn't be offended or upset at all. I would understand if she just kept it to herself...
If you and her are out shopping together you could go down the tampon aisle and ask if she has an opinion on which brand of tampons is better... that seems like a pretty good way of talking about it.
I guess if you want to tell her cool, but brining it up at dinner may not be the most appropriate time.
2007-10-19 06:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you are fully aware of the risks associated with tampons & Toxic Shock Syndrome. Your mum may have some thoughts & information about it.
Quote from the TSS information service:
"The link between TSS and tampon use is unclear. Research suggests that for cases which occur in women using tampons, tampon absorbency is a factor. For this reason it is important that you:
always use a tampon with the lowest absorbancy suitable for your period flow
use a sanitary towel or panty liner from time to time during your period"
I have no idea what 'rexona s' is talking about! What has tampon use got to do with virginity?
2007-10-20 00:04:53 · answer #4 · answered by Gazza Bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some mothers sometimes get really offended by something like that only cause it's like agenst the religioun or something like that. I mean i think that you should talk to your mother about it. And see what she thinks about them and what she says. I mean it's not like tampons are the only thing for periods you can use pads. But if it doesn't bother her then use them. Cause the last thing you want is for your mom to find out your using them and start yelling and being like a mother talking about Why didn't you tell me and all that stuff
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Hope i helped.
2007-10-19 11:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by `_LAYLUUH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does ur mother have to know wot u wear? Unless she buys them of course. Tampons are much better than fannypads!! fannypads are gantin and they stink!! But its a personal choice!! Im sure ur mum wouldnt be offended, she should respect your decision as a young lady!!
2007-10-19 06:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some mums can be a bit iffy about it because the tampon can break the hymen. But these days I think most women will be cool with it. I think my concern would be that you are using them correctly and changing regularly. Also that you recognise the symptoms of toxic shock, which is a rare but serious illness.
2007-10-19 06:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by CuriousJ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah!
I have a daughter and I wouldn't really be offended if she did this. I would expect her to say, 'Oh yeah, I got some of these today, thought i would give them a try' but that's all.
I know mine would, because then she would expect me to pick them up for her when I saw them on offer etc!
I think because she knows I use them, she would feel comfortable telling me.
2007-10-19 06:52:59 · answer #8 · answered by H1976 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i would not be offended if my daughter used tampons and did not tell me about it. Just go to your mom and tell her you would be more comfortable using tampons.
2007-10-19 06:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did the same thing, bought the tampons myself and didn't say anything to my mom. As far as I know, she wasn't offended.
2007-10-19 06:51:06 · answer #10 · answered by Brooke22365 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋