"Feminine Things"

Dec 26, 2012

Ellyn H.

Put pads in your bra at school

Dec 26, 2012

Arielle K.

Use a makeup bag! Nobody will know. I was the same way for a year or so, but then you realize its life and are comfortable with not needing to hide it, but I still use the makeup bag. 

Dec 26, 2012

Kaysey L.

I have a compartment in my purse that zips, so I just keep them in that. If you don't have that option though, I definitely agree with getting a makeup bag or something. Definitely don't worry too much about it though, it's completely natural and nothing to be ashamed of.

Dec 26, 2012

Rikki P.

I don't even like bras on my boobs. Why would I want pad packaging on them?! Hahahaha.

Dec 26, 2012

Victoria D.

I used to be so embarrassed about carrying pads and tampons with me in school. But hey, you need to. After a while, it's no big deal. If someone sees a pad in your purse, they can't really be disgusted or anything, they use them too! So what!?!

Dec 26, 2012

Drea L.

wait... you're gonna hide them from your mom? Why would you do that?!

Dec 26, 2012

Kendra C.

In high school, when it was cold weather, I used to shove a tampon up my long sleeve shirt and then go to the bathroom so no one knew haha.

Dec 26, 2012

Maura P.

hey hun I would buy a little make up bag....but let me give you a tip when you are just starting to get your period sometimes I can be out of wack what I mean by that is that since you are just getting your period you be not be able to know when you are going to get your since you dnt know your body so well yet and your peri9d is not going to at same time as the month before so dnt just carry pads/tampons with only when you have it have some with just in case:)

Dec 26, 2012

Racheal P.

I have an A cup, hahaha, a pad in my bra would stick out a bit. And Andrea, I'm not hiding them from my mom. I don't want all my guy friends to bug me about it. I think I'll definitely use a makeup bag. Thanks girls!

Dec 26, 2012

Racheal P.

Lilly, that paper bag thing is actually a really good idea!

Dec 26, 2012

Shania B.

During the winter or when I'm warring boots I stick them in my boot. It's easy and no one sees them 

Dec 26, 2012

Hailey K.

I keep them in a makeup bag;) no one notices

Dec 26, 2012

Racheal P.

Shania, I've been doing the boot thing lately, good idea. 

Dec 26, 2012

Hailey K.

Ya I keep lots of things In my boots

Dec 26, 2012

Cathy C.

Just somewhere where is a zipper >.< 

Dec 27, 2012

Racheal P.

Same here, Hailey(:

Dec 27, 2012

Alyanna S.

i just started like last year and i keep it in a coin pouch or a makeup bag and sometimes a purse i use a purse just for my period

Dec 27, 2012

Brooklynn J.

I put mine in my boots lol! But it's actually a good place to keep things!

Dec 27, 2012

Allie S.

Welcome to the horrid girl world haha :/. Im one of the few people who has gotten mine at 10 it blows. Its not the end of the world either. I always kept mine in a little make up bag or a case. Youll get used to it naturally its just one of the few things you have to dislike. since you have just started it may take a while for you to devolop cramps headache etc some people dont have any symtoms at all. It is common for you when you first start to notice a irregular menstual cycle it may last for up to seven days if you happen to go over that speak with a doctor. or with A irregular menstrual cycle you might notice your period Coming back every 2 weeks or so and going random your body is just getting used to it a will adjust to that. 

Dec 27, 2012

Neima A.

I have a "cooch kit" lol
It's a little zip pouch to keep my feminine products. 

Dec 27, 2012

Alice H.

Sorry to hear about the start of about 45 years of the least fun time of the month ever. When I was in middle school I think I used to keep them in my pencil case, but in high school I'd just throw them in my bag when I left the house. I know it's a little awkward now, but it's something that every girl has to go through, and all guys have to learn to deal with it. Plus it's a fun way to shut them up or make them feel awkward! Guys need to learn that if they go through girls bags, they're bound to find things they don't want to see! As for tampons vs pads, I hate using pads (they make me feel like I'm wearing a diaper). I started using tampons freshman year of high school because we had swim class and only got 3 days of not swimming due to period, so I really had no choice. It never really hurt me, if you're trying them for the first time go for the ultra-lite tampons (they're smaller and less absorbent, but you probably don't need a ton of absorbency at this point). I find them a whole lot easier to deal with and more comfortable.

Also, as some people mentioned, it's probably gonna be pretty irregular for a while. Mine kept being irregular until senior year of high school when I went on birth control, then it evened out finally. Midol works wonders for the cramps, headaches, bloating, etc., and you'll learn to read the signs your body is giving you about when it's coming.

Good luck with all of this! I know it's awkward at this point, but it becomes just second nature, and eventually you don't even mind talking about it. It's just one of those things you need to get used to.

Dec 27, 2012

Mollie J.

During my "time" I wear boots an I know it's silly but I just stuff it in my boot under my jeans and no one notices or I stick it in the waistband of yoga pants, and I don't keep it in my backpack cuz what are you gonna do? Pull it out in the middle of class lol, so just wear boots or pants that you can stick it in the waistband too

Dec 27, 2012

Racheal P.

Hahaha, Alice and Allie, your comments make me laugh(: Yeah, I'm thinking about a makeup bag but I'm still on my Christmas break, so I'll Just keep thinking and working things out. And yes, I do get the back pain and bloating but thankfully haven't gotten the cramps. At least not yet. Thanks loll

Dec 27, 2012

Vanessa G.

Get a cute small bag and put feminine products in there, it'll be fine they'll just think its your makeup bag! 

Dec 27, 2012

Barbara C.

I have a little makeup bag that I put in my backpack, I just leave them in there