Your period

Your period doesn’t have to keep  you from doing the things you  like to do. Nobody even needs to
know you’re having it but you!tampons or pads? It’s your choice What you should know about
tampons:
* Tampons are put inside of your vagina to soak up blood before it leaves your body. Instructions
come with tampons to show you how to put them in.
* Some tampons have a plastic or cardboard covering—called the “applicator”—that makes
it easier for you to put the tampon in. Do not leave the applicator inside your vagina.
* All tampons have a string at the end to help you take it out when it needs to be changed (at least every 4 to 8 hours).

* Tampons will not get lost in your vagina or “slip up.”
* You can wear tampons when you swim. Water does not enter your vagina.
* It is VERY important that you use the tampon with the lowest level of absorbency (the amount
it can soak up) for your needs. Don’t use a “super” tampon
if you only need a “regular” tampon.

• Strange vaginal discharge
(fluid) with an unusual scent,
look, or feel
• Feeling of confusion
It is possible to tear your hymen by putting in a tampon, but this is
rare. If it does tear, this does not mean you are no longer a virgin.
You are a virgin until you have sexual intercourse.What you should know about
pads:
* Pads stick to the inside of your underwear and soak up the blood that leaves the vagina.
* Some pads are thin, for days when your period is light. Some are thick, for when you are
bleeding more. You also can use thicker pads at night when you sleep.
Using tampons that are too ab-sorbent or not changing them often enough can put you at risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a rare yet dangerous infection.Tell an adult and call a doctor if you are using tampons and have the following:
• High fever that comes on all of a sudden
• Muscle pains
• Dizziness or fainting
• A rash that looks like sun-burn
• Bloodshot eyes
During the day, it is best to check your pad every couple of hours so that you can change it before it is soaked with blood.
* If you are worried about any smell, changing pads often and keeping up good hygiene will help control this. You do not need to use deodorant pads.
* You probably don’t want to wear pads when you swim. They will soak up water and be bulky.

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