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Umm... Hi. This is sort of an awkward and/or dumb question, but I'll just come out with it.

Well, I'm almost 14 and I still haven't gotten my period. But the thing is, I'm really scared to get it. I've heard SO MANY embarrassing stories about girls getting their periods at school and soaking through their pants, and I've also heard it doesn't feel like a thing, so you don't know if you pants are all bloody... I'm really nervous, and I have a feeling I'll get mine soon, but I need to know if there's some kind of warning or something that you get before you have your period... so, anyone?

First, your question isn't dumb at all! It's natural to be curious/worried about this, haha. And believe me, theres many more awkward things on this site. :P
You're at the age where you SHOULD be getting it soon, and there are a few warning signs to know once it'll be coming soon.

-One of the biggest ones would be excessive/brown discharge.
-Cramps in your stomach.
-Feeling very anxious or sick (pukey feeling).
-Headaches.
-Feeling oddly emotional.
-Very tired.
-Feeling bloated (either full, or actually feeling like you've gained weight or look bigger).

What's probably going to happen though is that you'll go to the bathroom and notice a little blood or something. Even if you get it during the day at school, it's really not so horrible. Usually, you'll be able to figure out. If you don't think you can be sure, make sure you ask to go to the bathroom as SOON as something feels weird. The only way it'd soak through your jeans would be that if it was REALLY HEAVY (which I doubt would happen on your first day), or if you just sat there and continued to let it soak through after a while. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to figure out after a little bit, and if you're not sure what's going on, it will still feel wet on your jeans. That's one of the worst things about periods--the self conciousness and feeling like you're wet a lot of the time.

Just make sure you take the precaution of keeping a pad or tampon (if you think you can use one..) with you most times, or if your discharge is really heavy one day, use one just in case.

It'll be alright, and don't be scared!

XOXO
KAT.

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(Rating: 5) Thank you sooooo much, that makes me a lot more comfortable with it! You make it sound a lot less worse than anyone else has explained, it, so thanks for being so... nice, I guess!
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