How can I hide my pads at school?

Although you shouldn't feel embarrassed about carrying period supplies, you can easily hide them in your bag for school or work. Keep them in a separate pencil case, makeup bag, or glasses case inside your bag. You can discreetly store pads, tampons, spare underwear, and pain medication inside.
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How do I hide my pad from showing?

15 Clever Ways To Hide Pad Lines
  1. Boy Short Boxer Briefs.
  2. Dark Wash Jeans.
  3. Thin Pads.
  4. Pads Without Wings.
  5. Period Panties.
  6. Sweatpants.
  7. Skirts.
  8. Dresses.
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How can you hide your period?

These 7 period hacks will ensure you never stain your clothes...
  1. Overnight pads. Overnight pads absorb more blood than regular pads. ...
  2. Switch to tampons or menstrual cups. ...
  3. Wear two panties. ...
  4. Period undies. ...
  5. Period sheets. ...
  6. Change your pad/tampon before going to sleep. ...
  7. Sleep in a comfortable position.
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How can I be comfortable with my period at school?

Getting your period at school: 5 tips for stress-free periods
  1. Know that it's OK—this has happened to most people who menstruate. ...
  2. Get supplies that you feel comfortable using. ...
  3. Prepare for next time. ...
  4. Find out how period friendly your school is. ...
  5. Look out for your friends. ...
  6. Bonus tip: Get to know when your period is due.
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What does your 1st period look like?

For some, the first period is light, with a small amount of blood. It may begin gradually, starting with some spotting or brown discharge before becoming red. For others, periods begin suddenly, with bright red blood appearing straight away. In either case, this is normal.
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How to Hide Your Pads at School



What makes your period end faster?

Oral birth control pills and birth control injections can be used to regulate your cycle. Hormonal birth control can also decrease cramping and shorten the number of days you menstruate each month. If you're just starting hormonal birth control, it may take several months before your periods become shorter.
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What can I use instead of a pad?

1. Tampons
  • Tampons. Tampons are the most obvious option and they're the easiest to get your hands on. ...
  • Menstrual cup. This is fairly new to the SA market but quickly growing in popularity. ...
  • Washable/reusable cloth pads. ...
  • Panty liners or thinner pads. ...
  • Period panties. ...
  • Menstrual sponges.
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Can my 11 year old use tampons?

How old should you be to use tampons? There is no minimum age for tampon usage. If adolescents want to use tampons, they can usually begin using them as soon as their menstrual cycle starts.
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Is it normal for a 9 year old to have a period?

When do periods start? Most young people will have their first periods when they're between 11 and 14½, but anywhere from 9-16 years is considered normal.
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What is the youngest age to get period?

Most girls start their periods when they're about 12, but they can start as early as 8, so it's important to talk to girls from an early age to make sure they're prepared. Respond to questions or opportunities as they arise and do not be embarrassed. Periods are natural.
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How do I ask my mom for tampons?

Ask with a polite manner.
  1. Say, "Thank you for taking time to meet with me today."
  2. Use words like can, could, may, might, would, and so on. ...
  3. For example, say, "I would like to start wearing tampons," instead of, "I have to wear tampons now."
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Can you swim with a pad?

Can you go swimming with a pad? Swimming on your period with a pad is not advised. Pads are made out of absorbent material that soaks up liquids within seconds. Submerged in water like a pool, a pad will completely fill with water, leaving no room for it to absorb your menstrual fluid.
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Can I use a tampon if I'm a virgin?

Any girl who has her period can use a tampon. Tampons work just as well for girls who are virgins as they do for girls who have had sex. And even though using a tampon can occasionally cause a girl's hymen to stretch or tear, it does not cause a girl to lose her virginity. (Only having sex can do that.)
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Can Feel period blood coming out?

Some women feel like blood is just “gushing out” of them, or they might find the sensation very unpleasant. Some feel most comfortable if they stay at home on particularly heavy days.
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Is free bleeding a thing?

What is it? The premiseof free bleeding is simple: You menstruate without using tampons, pads, or other menstrual products to absorb or collect your flow. There are two sides to free bleeding. Some view it as a movement intended to normalize periods in society.
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Can I use a towel as a pad?

Paper Towels

Unless it's an “environmentally friendly bathroom,” almost every public restroom will carry paper towels. They're much thicker than toilet paper and therefore will be more durable. Fold several sheets of paper towels to fit your underwear accordingly.
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How can I stop my period for a week?

To delay your period, you can skip your placebo week of birth control and start a new pack. You can also ask your doctor to prescribe you a progesterone pill before your period starts. To stop your period long-term, try continuous cycle pills, an IUD, or Nexplanon.
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Can you stop your period once it starts?

Once a period has started, it is not possible to stop it. Some home methods may help reduce the amount of bleeding that occurs for a short time, but they will not stop the period altogether. People who are interested in preventing their period for medical or personal reasons should talk with their doctor.
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Why is my blood black on my period?

You may be alarmed to see black blood, but it isn't necessarily a reason to worry. This color is related to brown blood, which is old blood. It may resemble coffee grounds. Black blood is usually blood that's taking some extra time to leave the uterus.
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Can a 4 year old get her period?

In the United States, a child may get their first period when they're about 12. However, anytime between 10 and 15 is within the average range. It's not entirely unusual for a first period to happen as young as 8 or as old as 16.
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How do I tell my mom I got my period?

Take a deep breath, walk up to her and say something like, "This is really embarrassing, but I need to talk to you about my first period." She might be surprised, but your mom can get to the point right away — and she'll probably do her best to make the conversation as painless as possible.
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How do I ask my dad for pads?

Plan to ask your dad for help in getting the supplies you need, if necessary.
  1. "Can you take me to the store to get feminine products?"
  2. "Would you mind giving me money so that I can go buy pads?"
  3. "Do you mind picking up pads/tampons for me the next time you're at the store?"
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