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So I’m going to a camp with school tomorrow but I just got my period (not my first one) and I have no idea what to do. For most of the time I will be in a cabin but when we go out for activities and such what will I do?!? I use tampons but I’ll have to change them so often and how will I conceal them?!? Also for one night we go hiking and sleep somewhere random. Should I use pads or tampons and how will I conceal them? I have to bring so many because I change them every 4 hours and need aproximitly 4 per day so I need 20 plus some spares. Please I’m so nervous
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NOw that I am older, I know there's no reason to be embarrassed about having ones period. However when I was a teen, even a bit older, like 19 and a helper at a camp, I remember being embarassed and wanting to keep it secret. My boyfriend was also a camp helper. When he saw me leave a meeting in a hurry, he was worried and followed me. He asked what was wrong and I said nothing was wrong. He kept asking and no matter what lame answer I gave, he knew I was hedging, so finally in total humiliation I finally spit out, "I have my period!" He seemed to take that as pretty normal and said, "Oh, thats all. Okay I'll see you back in the meeting."
What you need to realize is that even if they never talk about it, all males have a mom who had or has periods and yes, it may be a big mystery to them as no female seems to want to discuss it with them but at the same time, they realize it is a normal part of life for females, it can be messy sometimes and sometimes the gal is going to feel miserable on her period.
You have to get past the embarrassment at some time. It might as well be this camp trip. Take as much supplies as you think you will need and meds for if you get cramps too. Have a good time!
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There is nothing to be ashamed about being on your period while on this trip. Your period is a natural bodily function for a girl your age. The odds are you will not be the only girl having her period. What you need to do is decide what is comfortable for you tampons or pads. I would suggest tampons as you can swim with them if that activity his available.
Tell your teacher or chaperone that you need a rest room every four hours to change your tampon. Once they are aware of this I’m sure they will find you a rest room to change your tampon. If you cannot bring yourself to talking about this with your teacher have mom write a note. Put the note in a sealed envelope and just hand it to the teacher or chaperon.
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