Do you remember your first period? Maybe you are one of the women for whom it wasn't exactly the most pleasant life experience. So many questions to which you only get answers through years of experience. Together with our Instagram followers, we've put together 10 things we wish we'd known before our first period.
Periods shouldn't hurt, and there are solutions.
Menstruation may not be comfortable or 100% pleasant, but pain should not automatically be part of it. If you experience pain, start addressing it and look for the cause. Don't let anyone tell you it's normal.
It's okay to have irregular periods during puberty.
In the first few years after your first period, your menstruation may be irregular as your body is still learning to work with a new system and reproductive hormones.
P.S. It can take up to 6 years for the cycle to fully stabilize after your first period. Be patient.
Accidents happen.
Leaks can happen during your period. It just happens, and it's okay.
Hormonal fluctuations affect mood.
During your cycle, you may experience mood swings and emotions that you can't explain, typically before your period arrives. Hormones play a role in this, fluctuating throughout the month and significantly contributing to mood regulation.
Periods don't have to come exactly every 28 days.
That's right, not every 28 days, and not exactly a month. Menstrual cycles should be between 21-35 days, but in the first few months to years of menstruation, they can extend up to 45 days.
Menstruation can come in many colors.
In addition to the typical rich red color, you may also experience brown or black blood during your period, which might worry you. The color depends on how heavy your period is or how long the blood has been exposed to oxygen on the pad.
Sometimes more than just blood flows out. And you can feel it.
When your menstrual flow is heavier, you may notice blood clots, especially when using a menstrual pad. And yes, you can feel it, and it might surprise you. However, it doesn't necessarily have to be a cause for concern.
The choice of menstrual products is yours.
It's entirely up to you whether you prefer menstrual pads, tampons, a cup, or period underwear. The right product is the one that suits you.
You can swim during your period!
You can go for a swim during your period, and there's nothing unhygienic about it. If you use a tampon or menstrual cup, it's unlikely that blood will get into the water while swimming.
You don't have to be ashamed of having your period.
Menstruation is a natural part of a woman's body, and there's no reason for it to constantly be a taboo. It affects us almost daily and can impact our academic, work, or social lives. We don't have to pretend it doesn't exist.
What advice would you give yourself?
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With love,
The Femvie team
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