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Going swimming on my period
This weekend I have a soccer tornament on the beach. My teammates and their families will be there. On Monday I started my period. I didn't tell my mom because normally I don't and I thought it may end by the weekend. It hasn't and we will be swimming and going on water rides. How do I ask my mom what to do ? I know I can't go in with out a tampon but I don't think she's knows I know that. I need to tell her soon but I don't know how to.
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I completely disagree with the other answer. You need to learn how to communicate and you can use this as a great opportunity. Do not hide or avoid it. This is a normal part of growing up for a girl. Find a time (soon!) when your mother isn't distracted and tell her you think you started your period. Tell her you have some questions. This is a great opportunity to learn how to be direct and to say what's on your mind!
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Here's what I would do. Ask your mom to take you to Walmart or Target that you need some supplies for the beach. Find a box of tampons and stick them in the cart. She will purchase them and nothing more need be said. That's the bold way if embarrassed.
Speaking of embarrassed you sure shouldn't be be because every girl and woman menstruates and runs up against this issue or similar. You're all in the same boat so I'm sure if you asked your mom exactly what to do she would help you so you could enjoy the beach and not worry about a period wrecking it. I'm 100% sure if you just ask her for what you need or your options it will be fine. Parents always come through when something is difficult to handle or discuss. That's what she is there for to guide you.
The other thing you should consider is cramps associated with your period if you have those look into options that alleviate them and ask your mother about that as it's the one thing that could really affect your enjoyment of swimming and riding watercraft and could affect your soccer performance. Other than this you should be good to go.
Another thing you could do is go with a female adult or friend from school that you trust to a pharmacy or store and buy what you need yourself or have an adult female or older teen give you advice and help you get what you need.
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Your period is a natural part of being a woman and is nothing to be embarrassed about. We all know women have periods and I understand that teenage males can be mean when they tease girls about their periods. There meanness doesn't change the fact that this is a natural part of you normal life and will be that way for the next 40 years.
Your coming to us complete stranger to ask what to do when you know what to do. If you need mom to buy the tampons for you then yes go to mom and ask her. Remember mom has periods too just like you. There is nothing to be embarrassed about and she is just waiting for you to come to her with questions if you have them.
You know how heavy your period is so reading the labels on the box will tell you which type of.tampon to purchase. You can also ask the pharmacist for help in selecting the right one for you. In the box are instructions in how to insert them. If you are a virgin expect the first insertion to be a bit painful and probably a bit uncomfortable until you get use to having something in your vagina.
My short answer to your question is. Don't underestimate what you mom know about what you know. Just go to her and tell her you need tampons and ask her any questions you might have. This is what moms do for girls and I assure your mom is just waiting for you to come to her.
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Your Mom was once your age and had access to tampons at her age. this is natural stuff that even if Mom doesn't like discussing private matters, you are her child and need tampons. SHe needs to know that you are on your period and want to be able to enjoy the beach time without any worries so you will need tampons. That gives her a chance to go get some for you. Don't wait til last minute to tell her like late friday night when stores are closed or as you're all packing to leave for the beach.Then it becomes an inconvenient stop possibly for her and if anything, Mom could feel irritated at the inconvenience of your timing.
Let her know you waited hoping it would be over by now but its not so you will need tampons. I would say its best to wear them for things other than swimming though, playing sports or during heaviest flow day when many females wear both a tampon and pad.
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