The first thing to know is there’s no right or wrong way to handle menstruation.
Like most things, it depends. Just so you know it may seem like you bleed a lot during your period, but most girls normally lose between 7 and 10 teaspoons of blood during an average period, which really isn’t a lot.
The first thing to know is that every woman experiences vaginal discharge. And it really isn’t a big deal. It’s actually a good thing.
Bleeding between your periods, or “spotting,” can occur for many reasons, often not serious.
Once you have your period, you may not look forward to it—but it won’t be that bad either.
Changing pads frequently is going to be an easy way to get around any fears of smells.
A tampon is another way to deal with your period.
Liners (also known as panty liners) are like a spare pair of panties that can be changed any time of the day.
Here are some period-related coping mechanics you'll surely relate to!
Get the low-down on prevention of unwanted stains and period flow regulation.