Society's Taboo: Menstruation and Puberty

«Oh, no, you got your period! No one has to know about this, okay?». That's what my mum told me when I first got my period (I was 10 and a half), and, let me tell you, it's a WRONG thing to say to your daughter.

I mean, it's a natural thing that happens to all women.

And I know, blood that exits from down there isn't the most pleasant thing to think of, but you have to simply live with it.

So, today, I'll tell you what to do if you don't have your period yet, and inform you with what puberty is.

«What Do I Do If I've Got My Period For The First Time And Don't Know What To Do?»

Well, dear, don't worry and take a deep breath while you follow the things I'll list you!

1. Stay calm: it's a normal part of a girl's life, so don't worry, you're not in danger;

2. Go to the bathroom and assure you have the right supplies, like a fresh pair of panties and pads, since you're too young or you don't know how to use menstrual cups and tampons yet;

3. Keep track of your period days with an app (I recommend Flo) or write them down in a journal manually;

4. Wear comfortable and darker clothes, since period blood may stain your trousers, and I recommend cotton panties, without lace, since the pad can have a bit of difficulty to stick on lace panties;

5. Maintain good hygiene by changing your pad every 4-6 hours, so your 😺 stays clean, fresh, and without bad smell;

6. If you have cramps, I recommend paracetamol or Oki, since hot water bottles may cause internal haemorrhage;

7. Drink lots of water since it helps to reduce bloating and discomfort.

I would like to also point out that your period doesn't always come when you're 12/13.

It's different for every girl. For example, as I said, I had my period at 10 years old, while other girl can get it when they're 8 to 18 years old, but these cases are rare but not impossible.

«But What's Puberty?»

Puberty is a natural process that signifies a transition to bodily, emotional, and hormonal changes, changes that occur while you leave childhood behind. These changes happen generally between the ages of eight to fourteen, but sometimes may happen even earlier or later. Your body becomes capable of reproduction during puberty, and it may express external manifestations of growth and change. 

Let me show you what happens to your body while you're in your puberty phase (only for girls)!

Body Changes

Your body changes a lot through this life's phase, and you may also notice these changes. Your breasts become fuller and more sensitive, getting ready for a potential breastfeeding, and your vaginal area (inside and outside) also develops, getting ready for future pregnancies. 

Your hips will become wider, and your body curvier, and the fat that you gain will store mostly in your thighs and hips, making you claim your own body shape.

You'll also tend to sweat a lot since your sweat glands are more active due to puberty, and you'll feel more appetite during this life's phase since your body is growing quickly, so it needs extra energy.

Emotional Changes

You'll notice mood swings' presence, and you may also notice that you're more irritable than you've ever been (usual teenager behaviour). Your sexual sphere will grow too, so you'll be more interested in relationships and in sex, becoming more curious about it.

Your sleep pattern will change too since your body tries to find your ideal sleep schedule. So you may notice that you stay up later than usual, or fall asleep earlier than you usually do.

That's all I had to say for today's post.

Have a good day/afternoon/evening/night!

-Rose❤️