What's a period?
Let’s get back to basics today with Allona’s simple but
important question:
Dear PLS,
What is a period?
Allona, 9
A period is a sign that a girl is growing up or becoming a
woman. In other words, a girl’s body is changing on the inside so that one day
she could have a baby. Also called menstruation, a period is actually a period of a days when some blood
is released through the vagina. You might say ew, gross! But it’s not so bad.
And it happens to just about every older girl and woman. Pads or tampons will keep you comfortable and can
prevent the menstrual flow from staining your underwear and clothes.
The blood is actually the shedding of the uterine lining,
the lining of the uterus. The uterus is a reproductive organ inside a girl’s
body. If a woman is going to have a baby, the lining stays put to help the
fertilized egg (eventually a baby) grow. But if there's no growing fetus, or baby, there's no need for the lining.
For more information, check out All About Menstruation
Think pink!
Jemma
posted by Jemma at
10:05 AM
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Thank you so, so much Jemma for posting, not one, not two, but three! These are long awaited and much appreciated!
DFTBA
I agree with Remakingabraveme. Thank you SOOOOOOOOOO much!!!!
I always thought of it as an egg
Hey Jemma... I am so glad you are back. I thought that you were gone for good. And you posted not just one but 3 posts.. I was losing faith in this blog but you just brought it back
-G
i just got my first periods this week, and i finally got used to pads, but somehow i always end up getting blood on my undies. i tried soaking them in cold water but it didn't get it out. what other methods are there? and what can i do about the cramps i get?
-pink glitter girl
Periods also come with sideeffects such as cramps which can be realllyyyy bad n back pain n headaches
Anonymous on August 8
try using a bit of hand soap on the spot as you are washing it, and rub the undies for a minute where the blood is once you have soap on that spot. Rinse and repeat. If that doesn't work, you'll either have to ignore the blood it or buy new undies. :P
Hope I helped!
Thanks! i'll try it :)
-pink glitter girl
I haven't gotten me period yet and to be honest, I'm a little scared!I'm starting middle school soon in a few days.I have the supplies I need(pads) if it were to ever happen though.I'm just scared because it's so gross to me because the blood and I'm scared I'll be the only sixth grader to get my period.Any advice?
how old are you? i think you did a great job at that and do you know when girls first get there period?
Thank u guys soooooooo much
Hi I'm a fifth grader and I got mine today. It's not so bad. I would use pads for start
@anonymous who asked when girls recieve their period, i is from ages 8-15, so yeah, maybe a wide time:),
Hope I help, I am new by the way:)
no one in school likes me! and I have no freinds!
Can someone pleas give me advice?
Thanks a lot,
Isabella09:):))
oh and sorry it does not have anything to do with this post!
if you're beginning your period i suggest you use kotex:tween or if you are very active or want to be comfromable i suggest stayfree:ultra thins. i wear stayfree ultra thins very comfromable i i garrantee you it moves with u . OH an extra tips wear your old underwear.
Hey! I just wanted to say, as a girl who has had her period, that everyone is different. Nobody should be afraid of a period, because it is simply a sign that you are maturing and becoming a woman. Of course, they can be a pain in the butt, but you will eventually learn to handle your period like any other hygiene issue. When the Aunt Flo knocks at your door, be sure to be prepared, and to tell a trusted adult (I told my mom). They will help you out, and show you how to manage your period. But most importantly: relax! every woman gets one at one time or another! Think of it like you are just growing older, and that you are maturing. No problem. Good Luck!
Ew that's gross I'm not getting married
Tie a jacket around your waist so blood doesn't show through.:)
Ew
don't worry I'm also a sixth grader but I haven't started my Period yet.I'm actually excited.there's nothing to be scared about.I'm new here.
A period is when your body decides it isn't having a baby. It flushes out all of the blood and tissue and padding that was inside you, waiting for a baby.
Thank you Jemma and let me tell u periods suck but u get out of a lot of stuff🙀☺️
For any girls out there who are nervous for there first period to come or any girls who only think ew! or gross! when they hear the word period your not alone. I got my period when I was 10 (in fifth grade) And I've had it for a few years now. It was a struggle at first because I wasn't use to the responsibility that came along with it but having my period eventually became a lot easier and I was excited that I was finally becoming a women! Bottom line you shouldn't be scared of your period you should look forward to it and embrace it when it gets here!
~Melanie
Thanks so much I afraid and am 9
Shania your 9 so unless your mum got hers when she was 8 9 10 then you really don't need to worry. I'm 10 and in fourth grade im one of the oldest BTW. My mom got hers at 12 and people say it's earlier these days, I have done a few quizzes and they seem to think I will get it at 11 SSSI I know to be prepared!!!!!!! Good luck and think pink!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From Magentakick850
Hey guys am new 2 this blog am 13 and 4 months but I don't have my periods plizzz help :-)
What's Aunt Flo?
A period is the lining your uterus built up in case you got pregnant. It happens when an egg releases from the ovaries and travels through the fallopian tube. But if the egg doesn't get fertilized, the lining (blood) comes out and you can use many different types of products to collect the blood.
Aunt Flo is your period
-Kayla
Thanks Melanie!!! i needed that. (i have not started mine)
-Kayla
HELP I NEED TIPS, I HAVE NOT STARTED MINE!!!!!!!!!
-Kayla
Thanks CryBBy
If you have questions don't be afraid to talk to your mom or some other female you trust like a friend or family member that already got their period I talked to my mom it was the best thing ever bc I wanted to talk to her about it for so long and now my mom gave me permission to talk to my doctor about and now I feel great for getting all of that period stuff out so again don't be afraid to talk to a trusted female or anyone you trust
THANKS!!!! ;)
-Kayla
❤️Pls. Hate puberty.
I didn't start my period yet and I need help!
I have started my period already I am here for anyone who needs help with anything or if you have questions I am here 2 answer them.Yes puberty sucks but wait until you get your period I am not going to sugar coat anything its pretty bad.I use pads and tampons so if you have questions about those I can answer them and don't be scaird to ask any questions we are all girls who go through the same thing. Having your period is no icing on the cake either you have cramps,headaches,your mood changes all the time and you crave all kinds of different things.But not all girls have cramps and thoese are the lucky ones(lol)but its not really something that you can avoid,it happens to all of us and we just have to deal with it. But if anyone has any questions just ask I am here for all of you! xoxo
Thanks so much! I wasn't sure what a period was before but thanks to your help, I finally know! Thanks!
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