How To Tell My Mom I Want To Switch To Tampons?...?
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Your mom speaks Spanish and you don't know how to communicate with her? Do you not speak Spanish? I don't understand that part exactly. Quiero utilizar tampones. Excuse my half-*** knowledge of the Spanish language...
Anyways, I know you're twelve, but you can still go to the store and buy yourself a box or two of tampons. I'm sure your mother would let you use them too if you asked and explained your situation to her. Don't try to sneak them around, that's a little silly.
You're a big girl (I'm not saying that in a condescending manner) really.
Just try to explain to her that pads are making you feel really uncomfortable, and let her know that you have educated yourself about TSS, all you can do is ask her if she will atleast let you try them.
Honesty is the best.
well just tell her, that tampons would be alot easier in your daily activities and you wont have to worry about leaking since you can leave them in up to 8hrs
well, if you know that your mother uses tampons, you could try to show them to her and explain that you want to try using this.
im sure she will be more understanding than you might think, because all women have gone through this!!
however, i do want to say that
1.) you are very brave. and
2.) just be careful.
i only recently started switching to tampons, and i am about thirteen and a half. also, the first few times i used it, it was very uncomfortable.
make sure you have the right size. i would start with slim, with a plastic applicator. if you use a size too large, trust me, it will hurt, and the applicator just makes it easier to put in.
good luck!! :)
wow, you've had your period for 3 years and your 12?! Crazy, anyway, you are a bit young to be using them, they might actually feel uncomfortable for you since your body will still be small.
I would try the teen tampons, try them out. see if its something you like or feel comfortable in. Do only try to put them in while on your period please, putting in a tampon while no liquid can be very painful. I would just come out and tell your mom that you want to try tampons, I don't see why she would have a problem with it.
just gather your courage and have a conversation about it. act grown up and you will probably be given the same respect. Feminine hygiene is a personal thing and your mother can probably relate.
I had the same problem. Well there are three ways that I can think of:
1) If you are brave, not like me, you could tell her that you need to talk to her about something later. This way, she won't be impatient and will carefully listen to what you need to say. Then when the time comes, just blurt it out. Or also when the two of you are alone, bring the subject up casually or maybe start it with a joke to break the ice. You could start by asking her when she first started using tampons (if she does) and then asking if you could maybe start too. If you find it hard to talk, just try and get a story out of her and it will become easier.
2) When the two of you go shopping for feminine supplies, you could just casually drop a box of tampons of your choice into the cart and see how she reacts.
3) You could write her a note or text her on her phone telling her that you would like to try something new.
If for any of these techniques your mom happens to say no, just explain to her why tampons would improve your life. For example, you could tell her that you will have more fun in the upcoming trip because you will be able to swimming, and that tampons are more comfortable, discreet, and cleaner than pads. If she is worried about the dangers of tampons, do some research on TSS and all of that information. Gather up your knowledge and show her what you know and that you can be trusted with using tampons.
If after ALL that she says no, which I really hope she doesn't, here's what you can do: Ask her why she doesn't want you to use them and prove to her that she should let you. Whether she uses pads or tampons, ask her why she chooses to use them, and then tell her your preferences. The more you can relate to her, the better. Or...go buy them yourself!
your never to young to use them.i prefer them..cuz i dnt feel like i have them in..like sometimes i forget to change them cuz i dnt feel them..u just hav to be straight forward w/your mom...thats all u know do!
just tell your mom that the pads bother you a lot and ask her if its ok that you can switch to tampons.i know how ya feel my mom thinks i am to little for tampons and I'm 14. I wish i could ask my mom if i could switch the pad with the tampons
just tell her how you feel she will understand
what i would do is not give to much info lol take a advantage she dont speak english tell her that they the same thing. no difference just different shapes lol
You need to sit down with your mom and tell her that!Explain to her that pads are uncomfortable and messy and yucky and you would like to try tampons.Tell her you will be responsible with them and not leave them in more than a few hours and you will not sleep in them.Tell her you only want them for daytime use especially on vacation because then you can still wear your bathing suit and swim while you are down there.Most moms will be very understanding and she will respect you for coming to her and being mature rather than sneaking behind her back to do it.And if she is not seeing your point you can tell her that to..that you are trying to be mature about this and you would appreciate it if she would give this some serious thought.If she is still not going for it try telling her that if your body is ready to be a woman by starting your period you would like to at least be able to have input on the kind of feminine products you use.Be very respectful during this conversation,that is important.When you do try tampons,try the slender regular with plastic applicator.They are easier to get in and more comfortable. I wish you well honey!!
Your mom should understand that you need to use tampons to swim while you are on vacation. Also you shouldn't be embarrased to ask your mom about this because she was your age one time too.
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