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writes:I've always had really regular periods, and if they haven't come exactly on time, they've been a day or two early. Never late though. And yet, this month it's taking a while to arrive - I'm about three days past my expected date. I wouldn't worry about it ordinarily, but (as luck would have it...) I'm going away with my boyfriend in just over a week's time and I REALLY don't want to be on my period then. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to speed things up a bit? I know that stressing about it is likely to delay it even more, but I can't help myself :( Any advice would be very much appreciated! x
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 December 2011): OP here! Thank you all so much for your answers, you've really helped set my mind at rest. I'm definitely not pregnant as I'm still a virgin, but we were planning to make love for the first time when we go away, so... yep. We're a long-distance couple and don't see each other more often than once every other month - all the more reason why I could really do with *not* being on my period the week after next! But hey. What will be will be.
I mentioned my worries to my boyfriend actually, and he was very understanding, saying we'll work around it if need be. So I guess I can stop fretting and just concentrate on planning to see him, because that's what matters more than anything :) Thanks once again for the answers guys. Take care and best wishes! x
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reader, person12345  +, writes (9 December 2011):
 You can't induce a period. But there are ways to not have this wreck your vacation. Have you ever heard of disposable menstrual cups? You can wear them during sex if he's squeamish about blood. Also is there any chance you're pregnant? Have you taken a test?
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (9 December 2011):
 Stress can deplay it, but I don't think there are anything you can do to speed it up. If you don't like sex during your period you can still do plenty of other "fun" things.
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reader, bluecow +, writes (9 December 2011):
 Just because noone seems to have mentioned this...
Have you done a pregnancy test? No contraceptive is 100% so maybe it would be a good idea, as you may have more to worry about/celebrate than a holiday period.
If your on the pill, you can (of course check with your gp) skip the break and go straight onto another packet.... in effect you skip a period.
As for bringing it on sooner... well the only thing that would kick start them for me (assuming I was due on) was sex.
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 December 2011): You can't speed it up. But as the others said there are ways to work around it.
I won't go into too much detail you can google it for yourself. But menstrual sex can be great and has a lot of benefits to it.
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reader, celtic_tiger +, writes (9 December 2011):
 There are no ways of speeding it up, unfortunately. You just have to sit it out and hope it is finished by the time you go away.
BUT it is a natural thing. This happens to every woman. If your boyfriend is serious about you, then he is going to have to accept that this is what happens to women sometimes. You also have to get used to the fact that periods happen at irritating times. For example, I was on a third date with a man once, and my period arrived early *without me realising* - I didn't have any tampons and ended up in a bit of a mess. I had to make my excuses and quickly leave. I don't think he noticed but I was mortified! When things like this happen you have keep calm and carry on! Life doesn't stop for periods, and neither should you :)
As IAMTHY says below, there are ways of working around this issue.
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