A
female
age
30-35,
anonymous
writes:I know everyone has the problem of telling their mum that they have started their period, but i just cant bring myself to do it, me and my mum arent really close like best mates. And i dont want to tell my friends coz im a late starter at 14!!!???
View related questions:
period Reply to this Question
Share |
Fancy yourself as an agony aunt? Add your answer to this question! A
female
reader, Fiona xxx +, writes (24 May 2008):
 Hi, I feel for you, because I was one of the last girls to get my period. Because of that I asked my Mum to get some sanitary towels for when I need them, as I knew it was only a matter of time.
Then it was easier to say, once that day arrived.
It is a personal thing, but also a milestone, and a relief.
You ought to say really, as she is probably wondering herself, and wondering when you will get your first period.
I agree that your Mum ought to provide you with your sanitary products, plenty of time for providing your own, in the future once you have a job.
Rather than being embarrassed, your Mum will probably be pleased.
A
female
reader, anonymous, writes (24 May 2008): It doesn't have to be your mum that you tell - it can be an aunt, grandmother, a female teacher, older sister, or anyone you feel comfortable with telling.
Or, if you'd prefer, you don't have to tell anyone! If you feel you can cope with it on your own and understand everything already, there's no compulsion to have the typical sit-down with your mum. Do you have your own pocket money? You are old enough to buy your own towels/tampons, it's just a matter of you shouldn't have to spend your own money on these essentials when your mum probably buys them for herself in the weekly shop anyway.
You don't have to make it an uncomfortable and close talk, just ask if she can add an extra box of sanitary towels to the shopping list this week. You might find it brings out her maternal side, and you become slightly closer. If you don't want to deal with it on your own, you'll have to pluck up the courage to tell someone. It won't be as painful as you imagine, don't worry. :)
...............................
A
female
reader, Teenage-Rebel +, writes (24 May 2008):
 You will have to tell her sometime even if you don't tell her she will find out sooner or later.
Even if you just tell her that you have started your " Time of the month".
She will understand
...............................
|
