Girls!

[kk445]

i need help, i want you to give me your ratings on all dif. pads, because i definitely need a better kind

I love the Always Infinity. They are so comfy O:

 

[Lady_Shay]

^^ I've tried on Kotex to see if it fits even though I havent had my period yet, and it's real comfy too.

 

[x.herpast.:grey]

Always, though it really depends on what sort of a person you are. I've noticed some women choose pads based on how comfortable they feel but virtually all pads feel the same to me. What I usually look for is how long or absorbent a pad usually is because I've got a pretty heavy flow and often it leaks from the sides.

Always might be good if your flow is heavy but they might be uncomfortable to some. If your flow is light, go with Kotex.

Those of you who still haven't got their period (for the first time, that is) and feel discouraged, don't be. It's pretty miserable to have blood dripping from your you-know-what no matter how close that will make you to becoming a woman. If you think you might get it at school for the first time, and feel cramps in the morning or fell like something's dripping from underneath, go to the washroom immediately. In the eight grade I got mine two weeks in between which is extremely unusual. Yep, there's nothing better than to find out that two weeks after you got your period you get it again. And wearing a yellow skirt too, to boot.

I don't like tampons, it would be cool to try, but I chicken out at the last moment. It's weird, having to insert something solid inside your "womanly spot" and keeping it there for hours. Of course, Mom thinks I'm too young and that I can only try when I turn twenty. But to heck with it, I'm more of a pad person anyway, they spare you a lot less time and pain!

 

[.:Monster:.:Trucks:.]

I love the Always Infinity. They are so comfy O:

Those are specially made for heavy days. xD

 

[x.herpast.:grey]

Since you guys seem to know a lot about this kind of stuff, I'd like to ask a question. Whenever I use the washroom, I notice that my underwear is soakin' wet. I get it everyday and I'm starting to wonder if its discharge, though everyone here claims its white and mine's not white really but just...wet. If this is not discharge, I dunno what to think, I don't think I've ever had discharge and I've already got my period ages ago. This "wet feeling" started only a couple of months after I got my period. Anyone care to help?

And I wish Always Infinity was available in Canada, maybe it is but I've never seen them in stores. They do look pretty cool and comfortable but I heard they are expensive (I believe the price was $10 per pack).

 

[.:Monster:.:Trucks:.]

^It is discharge in its wet stage.

 

[kk445]

Those are specially made for heavy days. xD

No....

They have OverNight, Heavy, and Light

o.o

 

[Audori]

I prefer tampons because it'll pretty much catch all of the blood. Plus, in my opinion, they feel more comfortable (not like diapers) and it's easier to do sport activities with them than pads. I usually get store brand, because hey, they work just fine. You may want to do some research though if you have a heavy flow. If all else, talk to your doctor about it.

Periods don't hurt, necessarily, but cramps can be painful. If it gets bad, take an ibuprofen. However, if you maintain a good diet and get exercise, your cramps won't be as bad. It'd also be in your best interest to take an iron supplement (or a woman's vitamin) when you're on your period to avoid anemia!

Also, you guys are really young, but if you have problems during your period, you could always ask your doctor to subscribe to a form of birth control. Having had hormonal problems since I started puberty, I was put on the pill at age 14. (18 now.) Some birth control will allow you to skip a few months for the next period. (just be careful if you're, you know, not mistaking that for pregnancy. With the pill, it is normal for this to happen and some doctors even think it's better for you, but if you have doubts, take a test.) If you have heavy flow, birth control will definitely help with that as well, along with acne and any other hormonal issues.

 

[x.herpast.:grey]

Ha, I've never gotten a cramp before in my life, and that includes anything unrelated to periods. You might think I'm lucky but it just doesn't feel right when almost all the girls are supposed to have cramps and I don't. I feel left out somehow.

And oh yes, how long will it take for me to get normal discharge? Is it normal if I've never had it before my period? I've had this for quite some time and I'm starting to wonder what's wrong.

 

[.:Monster:.:Trucks:.]

No....
They have OverNight, Heavy, and Light

o.o

Meh, I dunno exactly becuase I'm not in the states anymore. They probably do, and I wish they had it here. The pads here usually suck. xD

 

[kk445]

^ So why did you take a guess if you didn't know? Dx

They are like really comfy O: I have one on now because I'm supposed to get my period Today or Tomorrow

 

[.:Monster:.:Trucks:.]

^ So why did you take a guess if you didn't know? Dx
They are like really comfy O: I have one on now because I'm supposed to get my period Today or Tomorrow

All they had on the website was for heavy days

And....I might get my period soon. D:

 

[Lady_Shay]

Ha, I've never gotten a cramp before in my life, and that includes anything unrelated to periods. You might think I'm lucky but it just doesn't feel right when almost all the girls are supposed to have cramps and I don't. I feel left out somehow.

I have cramps and I havent even had my first period yet. I get them once in a while, but your lucky cause cramps are not fun. ._.

Reminds me of "The Cramp Dance" From Spongebob.

 

[`Krystal]

^ XD Cramp Dance!

I usually don't get cramps either. I don't get any like mood swings or anything. Which is bad, because then I have no idea when my period's coming. xD Cause sometimes those things are signs.

 

[tama_genius]

^When i have mood swings i don't even realize it, lol.

 

[x.herpast.:grey]

I have mood swings 24/7. Since I never get cramps or anything, there is no way of saying when I'm going to get it.

 

[Cinderpelt]

MY PERIOD KEEPS GETTING EARLIER AND EARLIER.

There was only seventeen days in between this time. -shot-

At least I won't really have it at the beach now.

 

[x.herpast.:grey]

I've had mine 13 days in between and guess where I got it? At school and wearing a yellow skirt. I splashed a lot of water and it got better.. a little. But I bet everyone saw... but it was weeks ago so I don't know..

 

[Lady_Shay]

I remember earlier in this topic people were talking about American Girl's The Keeping and Caring of You book, and how the periods section was real creepy. My friends bought it, and I saw it. I was creepy, especially the how to insert a tampon page. *Shudders* The boobs page was even creepier, they showed the boobs development stages in cartoon pictures, and the girl in the pictures was doing regular stuff in the bathroom and acting like she didn't even notice she didn't have a shirt on. ._.

 

[.:Monster:.:Trucks:.]

I remember earlier in this topic people were talking about American Girl's The Keeping and Caring of You book, and how the periods section was real creepy. My friends bought it, and I saw it. I was creepy, especially the how to insert a tampon page. *Shudders* The boobs page was even creepier, they showed the boobs development stages in cartoon pictures, and the girl in the pictures was doing regular stuff in the bathroom and acting like she didn't even notice she didn't have a shirt on. ._.

What the...?