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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