Sage-Tips

How can I get my teenage daughter to use tampons?

Ask her to push the tampon gently through the opening. Using a tampon may be a little uncomfortable for your daughter initially, but tell her that getting stressed or panicking will aggravate her discomfort. While pushing the tampon in, ask your daughter to direct it towards her back.

How can I help my daughter with her first period?

It is important to talk with your daughter before her first period starts to help her understand what to expect, according to Burke Miller. She also believes having several smaller talks, rather than just one big talk, is a better way to go. She advises keeping any conversations about puberty open and honest.

Can a 12 year old use a menstrual cup?

Anyone can learn to use a menstrual cup, no matter what your choice of period products has been previously. Menstrual cups are also very different from pads so it can feel like a big change at first (but one we think you’ll love).

What are the easiest tampons for beginners?

6 best, easy-to-use tampons for beginners

• Tampax Pearl Lites.
• U by Kotex Sleek Regulars.
• Playtex Gentle Glide 360°
• Tampax Radiant Regular.
• U by Kotex Fitness.
• Seventh Generation Free & Clear.

At what age should you talk to your daughter about periods?

By the time they’re 6 or 7 years old, most kids can understand the basics of periods. Look for a natural moment to talk about it, such as: when kids asks about puberty or changing bodies. if your child asks where babies come from.

What is a girl’s first period called?

Your first menstrual period is called menarche (say “MEN-ar-kee”). It usually starts sometime between ages 11 and 14. But it can happen as early as age 9 or as late as 15. If you are a teenage girl, see your doctor if you have not started having periods by age 15.

What hole do you put a tampon up?

Step 3: Getting into a comfortable position The tampon goes in the vaginal opening, located between the urethra, where pee comes out, and the anus. Using a mirror can be helpful to find exactly where the tampon goes. The vaginal opening usually looks more like an oval-shaped slit rather than a round hole.

Does it hurt to put a tampon in for the first time?

The bottom line Tampons shouldn’t be painful or uncomfortable. While wearing them, they should be barely noticeable. Remember: Practice makes perfect. So if you insert a tampon and it doesn’t feel comfortable, remove it and try again.

What should I tell my daughter’s first period look like?

You can start with the basics: Explain that her first few periods will most likely be light, and they might not be regular in the beginning. The blood might be red, brown, or even blackish, and she should change her pad every 4 to 6 hours.

What to do when a child refuses to wear pads/tampons?

The first thing I would do is ask her why she doesn’t want to wear a pad or tampon. Some people have sensory issues that make them uncomfortable with certain sensations. My informal foster daughter refused to use pads or tampons for that reason; she (reportedly) had some trick with folded toilet paper that seemed to work for her.

How can I talk to my daughter about her period?

Always try to keep conversations about menstruation as positive as possible. Talk to your daughter about sexual intercourse. Technically speaking, girls can get pregnant even before their first period. Before her first period, an egg will be released from her ovaries and make its way down to her uterus.

When should I take my Daughter to the doctor for her period?

Get to the doctor if there’s a problem. You’ll want to tell your daughter’s doctor that she’s had her period at her next regular checkup. See a doctor sooner if: She has pain when inserting or removing a tampon. Her periods come more often than every 21 days or are more than 45 days apart.