Table of contents:
- How to prepare
- "The red one" came while you were at school? Well, you know!
- My skirt is "see-through". What to do?
My friends all had their first menstruation. When will I? This question often haunts girls who are still waiting for their big day to arrive. Most of the other teenage girls also often feel anxious about the arrival of menstruation, especially for those whose menstrual cycles are still irregular from time to time.
This feeling of nervousness turned into panic when suddenly the first menstruation came at school. A "see-through" skirt must be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Especially if caught by classmates. In fact, we can be on guard, you know!
How to prepare
In order not to panic when menstruating suddenly, always prepare spare equipment. Keep 1-2 pads in your wallet, school bag, or desk drawer. Pads are made of a liquid absorbent material that will stick to your underwear. The bandage will absorb the blood and accommodate it so it doesn't leak out.
Another option is tampons. A tampon is a cylindrical absorbent device that is inserted into the vagina. Using a tampon will make it more comfortable to exercise or swim. Even so, the use of tampons during menstruation among Indonesian women is indeed uncommon for reasons of practicality.
If you haven't had your period, discuss it with an adult who can help you get “first aid” kits, with your mother, older sister, or anyone you feel comfortable talking about about it. Explain that you want to feel ready when your period finally hits.
Also talk to your doctor during routine monthly checkups. Just by doing a brief examination and observing how far you have progressed, your doctor can give you a rough estimate of when you will have your first period.
"The red one" came while you were at school? Well, you know!
Not all women are ready to face menstruation. However, don't worry because sudden menstruation is common even in adult women. If you are at school and suddenly your period comes when you are unprepared, what should you do?
Go to the school clinic (UKS). If there is no nurse, contact the BP teacher. Or, you can enlist the help of a teacher with whom you feel comfortable talking. They can help you to find the equipment you need. There's no need to be embarrassed, just tell me the truth that you just had your first period and you didn't have any spare pads or clothing with you. If you feel uncomfortable talking to the male teacher, ask for help to call the female teacher.
After you get your pads at school, you may want to call your parents to let them know what happened, if you needed a change of clothes, and that you were OK.
No need to be upset when menstruation hits.
My skirt is "see-through". What to do?
It's rare for your first period to bleed a lot, so it will be easier for you to deal with the leak before it spreads anywhere. However, if your clothes are stained with blood during menstruation, visit a school clinic or a BP teacher. Instead of worrying all day long worrying that other people will see "weird" stains on your clothes, it's better to ask the teacher for a change of clothes available at the school clinic or call your parents to bring them from home.
If your friends notice stains on your uniform skirt, don't panic. Let's just say that you spilled food or drink and needed to change your clothes.
Even though menstruation at school can be restless and uncomfortable, always remember that a close friend or teacher can help you. Over time, you will develop a habit of always carrying extra pads and clothes during your period. Adequate preparation will make it easier for you to deal with menstruation.
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