How do you tell a teacher you got your period?

You might feel a little shy about asking, but just say, "I started my period today and I don't have my supplies." If you don't want to talk to a male teacher or counselor, you can just say, "It's a girl thing." He'll get the message and find you a woman who can help.
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Should I tell my teacher I got my period?

There's no need to be nervous if you get your period at school since you can discreetly tell your teacher and get things sorted. As soon as you suspect you started your period, raise your hand and ask to go to the bathroom.
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How do you politely say you have your period?

Most popular
  • Aunt Flo/Auntie Flow.
  • Time of the month.
  • On the rag.
  • Red tide/army.
  • Code Red.
  • Monthly visitor.
  • Lady time.
  • Surfing the crimson wave/tide.
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What should I do if I got my period at school?

Get supplies that you feel comfortable using.

If you are in class, ask to be excused to the bathroom or the nurse's office. Ask a friend who menstruates if they have an extra pad or tampon you could borrow. If they don't, grab some small change just in case you need to use a vending machine to purchase supplies.
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What's another way to say I'm on my period?

Shark Week. Aunt Flo. Period. All of these words are euphemisms for one thing: menstruation.
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How to tell a teacher you are on your period



How do I tell if a girl is on her period?

Starting the conversation:
  1. Ask her whether she's heard about puberty and find out what she knows so far. ...
  2. Sharing your own experiences about when you started your period, whether they're long or short, heavy or light, will help her feel more comfortable.
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Whats the oldest you can start your period?

Your periods will start when your body is ready. This is usually between age 10 and 16, or 2 years after your first signs of puberty. Possible reasons for delayed periods include being underweight, doing lots of exercise (including dance, gymnastics and athletics), stress and a hormone imbalance.
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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 do you hide your period 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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What to do if you have no pads left?

So here's what you should try out.
  1. Toilet Paper: Yes, don't sound so dumbfounded. ...
  2. Diapers: Diapers can be used as makeshift pads in case you don't have your regular pads. ...
  3. Period Panties- Always keep a pair of period panties handy. ...
  4. Improvise: You should applaud how far we have come in terms of menstrual hygiene.
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What is slang for period?

Periods go by many nicknames but hardly ever by the term periods itself. From chum to shark week, take your pick for the next time you're visited by Aunt Flo. Ahh, the one week of cramps, mood swings and rushing hastily to the bathroom.
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What are other names for periods?

synonyms for menstruation
  • bleeding.
  • discharge.
  • menses.
  • monthlies.
  • menstrual cycle.
  • one's friend.
  • that time.
  • the curse.
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Why do we call it a period?

“Period” is rooted in the Greek words “peri” and “hodos” (periodos) meaning “around” and “way/path.” This eventually turned into the Latin “periodus” meaning “recurring cycle.” Use of the English term “period” to describe menstruation began in the early 1800s (1).
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Are period cramps a good excuse to miss school?

Getting your period can cause mild cramps on the first day or two, but it shouldn't cause you to stay home from school, work, or social events.
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What do you put in a period bag for school?

Getting your period for the first time can feel overwhelming, but we've got you covered with everything you need to know when the day comes.
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Starter Kit checklist
  1. Tampons, menstrual cup, pads or panty liners (your choice)
  2. Baby Wipes.
  3. Extra underwear.
  4. A mild pain reliever.
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Should you do PE on your period?

There's nowhere you can go during PE, if you have your period, that's quiet. ” Are there things I shouldn't do when I've ot a period? o, except if u don't feel doing them. Exercise and eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables will help with constipation (when you can't poo), which is very common at this time.
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Can 11 year olds use menstrual cups?

A teenager is able to start using a menstrual cup at whatever age, as long as they are comfortable to give it a try. Amber from Saalt menstrual cups says, “We've had many teens who use the Saalt teen cup. Some are able to make the cup work right away, while others need to be patient for several cycles to make it work.
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Where do I put my pads at school?

Tuck your pads or tampons in a small bag before school.

If you can't have the bag or case with you in class, keep it in your locker or put it in your backpack. You can grab it on your way to the bathroom. You might also be able to tuck a small tampon or pad into a large wallet, a change purse, or your phone case.
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Should you pee with a tampon in?

Because you put the tampon up inside your vagina, you might wonder, “What happens when I pee?” No worries there! Wearing a tampon doesn't affect urination at all, and you don't have to change your tampon after you pee.
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Can a 4 year old get a 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?

Your First Period: How to Tell your Mom
  1. Keep it Casual. It could just be the idea of a big sit-down talk that's intimidating. ...
  2. Write it Down. If it's hard for you to start a discussion in person, leave your mom a note where only she'd find it (in one of her dresser drawers or her purse maybe). ...
  3. Be Direct.
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How do you explain a period to a 9 year old?

You can say, “Most women have a period every month, meaning they bleed from their vagina a little. It's how the body gets ready for a baby one day, and the tampon catches the blood so it doesn't go into the underwear.” Kids should know what's going to happen to their bodies before reaching puberty.
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Is 11 too early for 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. Periods are likely to start soon if your child has: had a major growth spurt.
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Do boys get periods?

Guys don't have periods because they don't have a uterus, but their bodies develop and change too – the changes are just different. For example: their voice changes and they develop hair on their face and other parts of their bodies. So, although guys don't get periods, their bodies do go through changes too.
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Is it possible to never get your period?

If you have amenorrhea, you never get your period. Although it's not a disease, you should tell your doctor about it because it might be a symptom of a medical condition that can be treated.
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