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gosh darned frickin' cramps
oh. my. gosh. I swear there are a gazillion tiny demons hacking at and stabbing my vagina. -12 yrs. old- -female- (duh) ok so I haven't had my period yet but I've been having the worst cramps ever in the past couple days. the bad thing is, I think my periods coming soon and I hate tampons but I do waterpolo!!! -yikes bad combo- please tell me one1: any little remedies to stop these frickin' demons (the ones I mentioned earlier.) and two: what to do about waterpolo+the hate of tampons. (I cant even get one in) please help before I fall onto the ground and scream in agony=(
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Yes, I hate to break it to you but this does mean that you will probably get your period soon! Don't be scared though! I was so afraid to get mine and it isn't that bad once you get used to it!
There are a few ways to soothe your cramps that have helped me.
1. Lay on your side in fetal position and put a hot water bottle on your stomach
2. Take a hot shower or bath
3. Walk around or exercise- movement can help!
4. Take Tylenol, Motrin, or midol
Also, like you I was super afraid to use tampons and didn't like the idea of them at all. I am a ballet dancer though and pads didn't cut it (and they won't for you either! :)) when you do get it, maybe on the second or third day try it. TRUST ME it seems super scary but really, it's not that bad.
I recommend playtex gentle glide lite slender for your first try!
Don't worry! Hope I helped! :)
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The whole tampons and water polo thing, I would just suggest either get over it and use a tampon (like the rest of us) or skip water polo for the week of your period.
Cramps hit every girl and there are different ways for everyone to get rid of them. I have something called endometriosis, so my cramps are kinda bad. Pamprin and Midol work better than any of the other generic meds because these are specifically for periods. You can also go to Walgreens or somewhere and find some menstrual heating pads. Warm liquids help, like tea or coffee. Hot baths can soothe them away, as well. If they are persistent, there are some positions you can use to ease them; sit right next to a wall. Lay on your back and put your legs up the wall at a 90 degree angle. You can also sit on your knees and lean forward as far as you can on the ground. Birth control is also supposed to help with cramps. Another thing you can do is avoid cold foods at all costs, it does help a bit. No icecream or anything like that.
I hope I helped
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