Girls - Help With Periods!

Before we get started, tysm for the feature!!! I worked really hard on this and I'm so glad it's helpful!

Fun Fact: Girls bleed enough in their lifetime to die ten times.

I know.

It sucks.

But I'm here to help!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Pain Relief

2. Food

3. What To Expect

4. Answering Questions

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Before we dive in, I just wanted to say that if you have any questions that were not answered here, or you just wanna rant about how SUCKY BEING A GIRL IS

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You can DM me any time.

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Part One - Pain Relief

•Medicine

In my experience, Advil works better than other medicines, but Ibuprofen or Tylenol works great too.

•Positioning

If you're in excruciating pain, sit down on a soft surface and bring your knees to your chest. Whether that's laying down and curling up in a ball or bending over at touching your toes, it works. Keep in mind that I am going off of personal experience here, different things work for different people.

•Pads or Tampons?

Personally, I prefer to wear pads the entire time, but I've learned that tampons make cramps worse.

•Clothing

For pants, I suggest something with a loose waistline. For a top, something cool and airy.

Part Two - Food

•What not to eat

From (painful) experience, acidic things like pickles or yellow peppers (emphasis on the yellow peppers. Just don't. I was in tears) should not be consumed during shark week. Also, rich cheese is not a good idea either.

•What to eat

Yogurt can sometimes soothe cramps. Fizzy drinks can help too, but don't drink too much. Protiens are always good energy givers as well. (E.g. beef jerky, almonds, peanut butter) Hot drinks are also good for cramps.

Part Three - What To Expect

Quick note: This section was intended for girls who have not yet gotten their satanic waterfall, or girls who have just started.

•Symptoms include:

-Pain in your lower back

-Headaches

-Moodiness, or extreme emotions

-Of course, bleeding out of your vagina

-Swelling of your stomach/waistline

-Oilier skin

-Weird food cravings

•How long it lasts

It can last for 3-7 days, mostly it's 4 or 5 though.

•If you're worried by your period's absence...

If you've never gotten it, and you're starting to worry there's something wrong, don't worry. Periods can start anywhere from ages 8-18. And yes, I have met adults that didn't start their period until 18. Lucky, right?

But if you're still worried, you can go and talk to your doctor about it. Also, ask your mom, grandma, aunt, or older sister what age she got hers. Sometimes the timing of it is hereditary.

Part Four - Answering Questions

•Boys

If a brother, guyfriend, husband, brother, boyfriend or cousin asks you how it feels, just tell them this:

"It hurts, and blood comes out in places it normally shouldn't. It also affects your emotions. You're lucky, ok?"

•Younger Girls

With younger girls, you'll want to be more specific. You can use this post for reference if you need. I suggest telling them all the symptoms so that they know what's coming.

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I hope all your questions were answered! Stay strong my girls!!!

#helpforgirls