WHEN AND HOW TO HAVE THE PERIOD TALK WITH YOUR DAUGHTER

Some girls start having their periods at the age of 8! When and how should you tell your daughter about her menstrual cycle?

Remember when you had your first period? How freaked out were you? You hardly knew anything about what was going on with your body!

What they taught us in school was not enough, and many mothers didn’t take enough time to explain to their daughters what a period was because it was a taboo topic.

And although girls of this generation have all the information they need at their fingertips, it’s still important to have the period talk with your daughter to make sure she doesn’t misunderstand anything and to give her a few tips of your own.

When should you have the period talk?

Ideally, you should tell your daughter what a period is and how to wear a tampon or pad before she has her first period. Most girls start menstruating between the ages of 8 and 15.

What should you explain?

What is a period?

Tell her that sometime in the near future, she’ll see a red stain on her underwear. Explain that from now on, every month, her uterus will shed its lining along with some blood, and that every woman goes through the same thing. Reassure her that it can last for 2 to 7 days, and that there’s nothing wrong with her.

Why do women get periods?

It’s important that she know the importance of menstruation and why it happens in the first place. Explain that it’s an important part of being a woman and that it allows her to bring life into the world!

What are cramps and PMS?

PMS is a normal part of the period. Tell her what the symptoms are (stomach aches, back aches, pimples, moodiness, cravings, anxiety) and how she can alleviate those symptoms.

What are pads and tampons?

When she first starts her period, she’ll probably feel more comfortable using a pad than a tampon. Show her the various products she can use, although the Kotex Ultra Young is the best choice for a teen, and go to the supermarket with her to pick out her first pad. Show her how to properly wear it, and explain that it’s best to change it every 3-4 hours.

Explain that she should embrace her period!

Encourage her to love her period rather than be ashamed of it. It’s a normal – and essential – part of growing up and maturing. You should also be prepared for any question she might have; you know how kids talk!

Have you had the period talk with your daughter?

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