i have had my period 4 a awhile and i have basketball it is 4 days a week and i dont want to wear a pad cause i dont really lyk them it feels lyk a diper and ya i odnt lyk it wut shoudl i do and how can i ask my mom!
BlOnDiEsTeFaNiE1 answered Monday October 11 2004, 10:59 am: Women are so lucky they have came up with tampons. Tampons are very comfortable...and less chance of a leak. Just talk to your mom about using them. Tell her you dont like how pads feel. Me knowing how pads feel and how i bet everyone feels she will understand. I know i was nervous asking my mom but she just said ok. She understood just like your mom should.
Hope this helps~Stephanie [ BlOnDiEsTeFaNiE1's advice column | Ask BlOnDiEsTeFaNiE1 A Question ]
Karen answered Monday October 11 2004, 10:35 am: Hey sweetie, don't worry, she'll understand that pads are uncomfortable while playing sports than tampons. Just go up to your mom and say "Hey mom, can I start wearing tampons because since basketball is starting, I don't want to wear anymore pads because they are really uncomfortable." She'll say yes like any other mother would!! Hope I helped and good luck :) [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
Mercy_x_Me answered Monday October 11 2004, 10:28 am: explain to her your uncomfortable wearing a pad and you think your mature enough to use a tampon. She should be fine with it, she'll understand that it's for the comfort of your game.
Juelz2005 answered Monday October 11 2004, 10:17 am: well, you could try tampons...maybe ask your friend for one and how to use it, myself, i use pads, so i cant tell you much about them, but find a freind who has used tampons for a while, and ask her to help you out, and eventually, everythign will be ok. hope this helped you even a little bit
mysticpixie05 answered Monday October 11 2004, 9:55 am: Try going with a thinner pad so it doesnt feel as awkward. Every female has a different body contour so it is different for everyone. You should go to the store and ick the ones you want to try and the ones you think will best work for you. Notice i said you and not your mom. You should pick it and not her. Also, try using a tampon. just simply tell your mom you want to try it to see which is more comfortable for you. Tell her you are going to go to the store and pick up some pads that suit you and a box of tampons. She will understand, she has been through this sort of thing. its no big deal. [ mysticpixie05's advice column | Ask mysticpixie05 A Question ]
alisonmarie answered Monday October 11 2004, 4:10 am: First of all, what sort of pads are you wearing? Pads come in many shapes and sizes these days, and some are so thin you can't even tell you are wearing them.
I'd go to the store and pick out a brand that looks right for you. Even if your flow is heavy, you can get a lighter pad and just change it more often. Get something that says 'Ultra-Thin.' It's no good letting your mom buy pads for you - her body is different, and she is more used to the sensation of wearing pads than you. It's a combination of time (getting used to them) and searching around for that perfect pad.
If, after searching, you don't find one, then why not consider tampons? You'll need to buy ones specially designed for teens - mini tampons. Make sure they have a rounded head and are made of a smooth material. Then read the information inside the package and start trying to figure them out. I will say that it can take quite a few tries before you get the hang of it, so it's not a bad idea to have a pad you like anyway...even if you really want to make the switch to tampons.
Let me know if you need help knowing how to insert a tampon. I'm a pro explaining that stuff - and mainly because so many people are confused about it! You aren't alone.
sp4rklingr4in answered Monday October 11 2004, 3:53 am: My advice is that you should start wearing tampons. Personally, I don't really like tampons but I like them a lot more than pads when I play sports. Ask you mom if you can get a box of tampons because it feels "like a diaper" when you wear pads. She'll most likely understand. [ sp4rklingr4in's advice column | Ask sp4rklingr4in A Question ]
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