A period isn't something to be ashamed of.It can stain clothing, cause embarrassment, and get in the way of normal activities.A little preparation can go a long way in making sure that your period is kept private.
Step 1: During your period, wear dark colors.
Dark clothing can be a lifesaver if you are worried about accidents.The underwear and pants are navy, black, or dark brown.They are less likely to get permanent stains and show signs of your period leaking.
Step 2: A sweater is tied around your waist.
Tie a sweatshirt, sweater, or large shirt around your waist if you are caught in public with stained pants.You can hide the stain until you can get a change of clothing.You can say that you were too warm to wear the sweater if someone asks you about it.You can tell them that you are experimenting with fashion from the '90s.
Step 3: Sleep on a towel.
You might experience more leaks overnight when you can't change your pads or tampons frequently.You don't mind staining an old towel.You can protect your sheets by laying this across your bed.
Step 4: If you want to borrow a pad or tampon, ask.
If you are out with friends, you can ask if a friend has a spare.If you are in a public bathroom, you can ask another woman if she has any spare period supplies.There are coin-operated pads and dispensers in many public bathrooms.Take a trip to the school nurse if you are surprised by your period.The nurse will probably have more than one supply.Dozens of young women will have been helped by your school nurse in this situation.
Step 5: If you need help getting new clothes, call a friend or family member.
If you have a period accident at school, you should get permission to call your parents.Your teachers will be sympathetic to your situation, and you won't be the first student to need a change of clothes.If you are stuck at work, you might be able to get a change of clothes from a family member.
Step 6: The clothes should be washed in cold water.
All is not lost if your period has leaked onto your clothing.There are ways to remove the stain.If you can, wash the item in cold water.Use hydrogen peroxide to treat stains on light items, and use a colorfast stain removal on darker items.Rub the fabric together with your fingers.Place the item in the wash on a cold cycle after treating the stain.If necessary, repeat.Don't use hot water to remove a blood stain.It is possible to set a stain and make it permanent.You should always think about air-dry items.The stain might be set by an electric dryer.
Step 7: Period protection is doubled up.
Use two forms of period protection at the same time if you are worried about leaks.The second form of protection will buy you time if one form begins to leak.You could wear a menstrual cup with a sanitary napkin.You could also wear a panty-liner.
Step 8: An emergency sanitary napkin can be made from toilet paper.
Emergency pads can be made using toilet paper if you can't borrow or purchase extras.There is plenty of spare toilet paper in the restroom.Wrap a roll of toilet paper around your hand.Put the toilet paper in your underwear.Wrap your emergency pad around your underwear with a piece of toilet paper.Wrap them together with at least 4-5 loops.It might last you until you can get home and change your clothes, because the emergency pad won't hold up for long.
Step 9: Wear absorbent underwear.
Absorbing underwear is one of the clothing products that are designed to absorb period leaks.Absorbent underwear will help keep the accident under control if you are worried about your period cups leaking.
Step 10: If you have accidents or leaks, talk to your doctor.
If you have period accidents because you are bleeding a lot, you should talk to your doctor.While most women experience some heavy days of their period, soaking through one tampon per hour for many hours in a row is not normal and might be a sign of an underlying medical condition.You should talk to your doctor if you experience heavy bleeding for more than a couple of hours.If you get soaked quickly, make an appointment.
Step 11: You can buy more boxes of your favorite products.
It's important to have products that work for light and heavy days.It's important to be prepared for any stage of your period.It's okay for you to have more boxes in your home if you keep sanitary napkins and tampons in a cool, dry place.
Step 12: Purchase waterproof bags.
There are sanitary napkins and menstrual cups that can be ruined.It can ruin the wrappers and make the products unsanitary.If you want to store your period supplies safely, look for waterproof bags.You can walk to the bathroom without showing off your period supplies if you have an opaque bag.Double up if you can't find an opaque waterproof bag.There is a waterproof plastic bag inside a small opaque bag.You will get both the benefits and the privacy you want.
Step 13: It's a good idea to keep extra pocket change.
There are only coin-operated sanitary napkin dispensers in most schools.If you need to use one of the dispensers in an emergency, hold on to extra change.Some schools are providing free menstrual products for their students.
Step 14: Make several period kits.
Place sanitary napkins along with a few coins in each waterproof bag.You should include pads or pons for both lighter and heavier flow days.The kits won't see you through an entire period, but they will give you a full day at work or school, and you can always replenish them at home.
Step 15: You should keep your period kits at home, work, and school.
Take a few minutes to think about places where you can keep sanitary napkins and feminine hygiene products.Emergency period supplies can be stored in your backpack or gym bag.Your favorite purses.There is a drawer at your desk.There is a locker at school.There is a locker at the gym.
Step 16: As necessary, refill your period kits.
You should refresh your period supplies every month.Periods can be unpredictable, so you will want to be prepared.Even if you don't use your emergency period kits, you might have friends who will be happy that you were prepared.
Step 17: Extra underwear and leggings can be used.
Not everyone has access to a large locker.If you have a place to store clothes, you should have an extra pair of clean underwear or pants.You will be able to change discreetly if your period leaks.
Step 18: Try various menstrual products.
There are many types of menstrual products on the market.These include sanitary napkins, feminine hygiene products, and menstrual cups.Women and girls prefer the menstrual product they use.Some women combine menstrual products and use them over the course of a period.When you get your period, try different products to see what works best for you.Absorbent pads adhere to underwear.They come in many different styles and strengths, from panty-liners for light days to extra long overnight pads for heavier days.Whenever they are filled, they need to be changed every few hours.The best choice for girls who have just started menstruating is sanitary napkins.Tubes are inserted into the vagina.They keep menstrual fluid out of your underwear.You can use this to hide the signs of your period.Whenever thepons begin to leak, they need to be changed every few hours.Toxic Shock Syndrome can be caused by using a tampon that is too absorbent for your rate of flow.You should read all package instructions and follow their recommendations for how to use tampons.Silicone, latex, or medical-grade rubber are used to make cups.A liquid-proof seal is created when they are inserted into the vagina.The cups must be emptied and washed every 12 hours.They are a very safe option, but it might be difficult for younger girls to use correctly.
Step 19: Try discreet period products.
Period products can help you keep your period under wraps.There are sanitary napkins with quiet wrappers and supplies that are small enough to fit in a pocket.If privacy is important to you, try out a product with a small design.You might be able to keep your period a secret with these supplies.
Step 20: You should change your menstrual products frequently.
Changing your period supplies every few hours will help reduce odors.You will be more comfortable.Changing napkins and tampons every few hours reduces the risk of infections and is a privacy issue.There are a number of signs of Toxic Shock Syndrome.If you experience these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Step 21: Correctly dispose of period supplies.
It's tempting to flush sanitary napkins to keep our periods private.This can lead to toilet backups.Wrap the used pads in toilet paper and throw it away.Some period products can be used to wrap used pads.Most public bathrooms have a small, sanitary garbage can that can be used for menstrual product disposal.If you have pets, make sure your bathroom garbage can has a lid.
Step 22: You can buy a calendar.
Knowing when your period will arrive is one of the easiest ways to hide it.You can keep a small calendar at home.It needs to be a year-round calendar.You can track your cycle with this calendar.You can purchase an alternative calendar app on your phone.If you have a ready access to a phone, you can find a period tracking app that will remind you when your period is expected to begin.
Step 23: On the calendar, mark the first and last day of your period.
The first sign of your period is marked on the calendar with an X or a red checkmark.On the day that your period ends, make the same mark on the calendar.This will help you estimate when your next period will arrive and how long your cycle is.Most periods last a few days.Since it will help you determine when you ovulate each month, keeping a menstrual calendar is useful for women who are interested in getting pregnant or in avoiding it.
Step 24: Important details of your period can be found on the calendar.
The rate of your flow, changes in the period's texture, and whether you experience other period symptoms are included in these details.It is possible to determine the supplies you need each month and when you will use them.If you notice any changes to your cycle, these details might be useful to share with your doctor.
Step 25: Every time, repeat.
Period calendars work best if you keep them regularly.The more precise you are, the better.Having knowledge about your body is the best way to be comfortable with your period.
Step 26: Determine your cycle.
Take the number of days between the start of your last cycle and the beginning of this cycle's period.The average cycle for women and girls is 28 days.A period cycle can be up to 45 days.Many girls who have just begun their periods will take a while to develop a consistent cycle.Girls who just started menstruating have irregular periods for a long time.This is normal.Period cycles can change over time, even for women who usually have regular periods.Some women notice changes to their cycles when they are stressed out, traveling, or in the company of other menstruating women.Sometimes your cycle can make a lasting shift and return to normal after a while.Your calendar can help you sort out the differences between temporary and permanent changes.
Step 27: Predict when your next period will start.
Predicting the day that your next period will arrive is possible if you have a consistent cycle.When you expect your period to be on your calendar, note these days.Extra period supplies such as sanitary napkins and tampons should be on hand.It is not safe to use feminine hygiene products before your period begins.On days when you expect your period to arrive, you can use a panty-liner or sanitary napkin.