Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD started her period 3 months ago (11 1/2 at the time). VERY heavy bleeding and cramping....very regular, too. She is also 5'8" and lean, athletic...we struggle with her using adequate protection. She's not ready for tampons but does not want bulky pads, either. The "maxi" thins do not work for her...she bleeds right thru them...any suggestions?

In what way is she not ready for tampons? I mean, as soon as you get your period aren't you ready for them? I know Playtex makes a line that's easier for younger girls - athletic or something - I can't remember what it's called. My suggestion is to have her use tampons - just try each brand until you find one that she likes best.

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Ask her to use both. A tampon and a pad. Especially at school.

Anonymous wrote:Can I confess that I'm 37 and have never used a tampon.

I hate tampons. They always feel like they're falling out.
I honestly wonder if it depends on each woman's anatomy.

Can I confess that I'm 37 and have never used a tampon.

My first one was light, the next ones were not.

I have two Daughters,one is 14 and one is 11. 11 year old has discharge. 14 year old got it when she was 12,so I am guessing my 11 year old eill get hers in a year or so.

I had 2 girls,3 boys. My girls are now 13 and 16. My boys are 14,11,and 18. It is oretty crazy in the house with 5 teens. My 13 y/o told me when she was 12 (just turned 13).My 16 y/o started at 14. My daughters are always there for each other. They told eachother about periods before telling me LOL. I can hear them in their room (they share a room) talking about it. They are not so lucky,because my boys can hear them.But the boys only tell me they can hear,but they are rather mature about it. They know to act nice about it Bcause one time my 16 y/o got teased by my 14 y/o and she got really mad/sad. She cried alot that day,even when her best friend came over. I tried to talk to her, but she wanted to talk to her friend.

My mom had me using tampons starting with my very first period. Playtex (with the plastic applicators) are very easy to insert.

My daughter's periods were so heavy that I finally consulted my gynecologist who took her in to her closed practice. Put her on Generess Fe - a BC pill - and it really reduced her agony. Wish I had done it earlier.

Anonymous wrote:My DD started her period 3 months ago (11 1/2 at the time). VERY heavy bleeding and cramping....very regular, too. She is also 5'8" and lean, athletic...we struggle with her using adequate protection. She's not ready for tampons but does not want bulky pads, either. The "maxi" thins do not work for her...she bleeds right thru them...any suggestions?

Always infinity. Very thin and works great for heavy flow. I can't wear tampons without discomfort, and these pads have changed my life.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD started her period 3 months ago (11 1/2 at the time). VERY heavy bleeding and cramping....very regular, too. She is also 5'8" and lean, athletic...we struggle with her using adequate protection. She's not ready for tampons but does not want bulky pads, either. The "maxi" thins do not work for her...she bleeds right thru them...any suggestions?

In what way is she not ready for tampons? I mean, as soon as you get your period aren't you ready for them? I know Playtex makes a line that's easier for younger girls - athletic or something - I can't remember what it's called. My suggestion is to have her use tampons - just try each brand until you find one that she likes best.

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