You can be proud of your period!
Your period is natural and a sign of good health. From the moment you start your period, your menstrual cycle begins. You can be proud of this, because you’re joining the community of women around the world. You’ll see that when you understand your body, your life improves!
In some cultures, menstruation is hidden and some families don’t talk about it with their daughters. If this is the case for you, try talking about it with an older sister, a girlfriend, an aunt or your mother. Even if they seem embarrassed at first, they’ll probably have some advice to give you.
If you don’t have anyone to talk to, check out the WeerWi app or website. You can ask questions to a virtual advisor or contact a midwife every day, discreetly and free of charge from 8am to 10pm.
I’d advise you to keep track of your period, to avoid any unpleasant surprises or stains on your clothes. All you have to do is write down your period in a notebook and count the number of days until your next period. You can also easily track your cycle with the Weerwi app, noting down what you observe each day.
To find out when your period is due, you can also note the emotions and symptoms you feel. Some girls notice a change in mood or the appearance of pimples, tummy aches or headaches, tiredness, irritability and swollen breasts before their period.
Sources : Jack Parker, Aïssatou Ndahté Cisse & Toubibadakar.
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