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 menstruation experiences 36
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how old were you when you first got your period, what was it like, and what did you know about what to expect?
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I was 11. I had bad cramps and thought it was something I ate. I noticed a brownish colored stain in my underwear and knew I had my period.
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how did you feel about it, and who did you tell about it?
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I told my mom and she was too embarrassed to talk to me about it, so she made my aunt talk to me. I had friends who had it so I knew what was going on. Since my mom wouldn't talk to me about it, I felt ashamed and like I had done something wrong.
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what menstrual product did you start with? how did you learn about it?
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I started with panty lines and then moved to maxi pads. It wasn't until I got into college I started to use tampons. Since my mom never talked to me, I didn't know how to use them at first. When I got in high school I was too embarrassed to buy tampons.
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are you still using the same method to deal with the blood; what methods have you tried; which do you prefer and why?
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I bleed heavy so I'm always stressed out during that time of the month. I wear black pants and make sure I'm "padded up."
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do you experience cramps, bloating, soar breasts, get pimples...? - if you do, tell us about it, and also, what remedies do you use?
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About a week before "Aunt Flow" visits I get hungry and eat all of the time. Chocolate is great during that time. I used to get zits, but not so bad anymore. My boobs do get sore and it hurts to stand face first in the shower. I get really tired, yet I can't sleep.
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do you feel emotional changes relating to where you are in your menstrual cycle?
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I get really irritable. Everything pisses me off, even if it's in good faith. I get emotional. I would cry at the end of a Rocky movie when he's receiving his championship belt.
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how do the men in your life relate to your period, or periods in general?
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Any man I've dated has been understanding. I'm really open about my period and am happy to talk openly about it with men. I even dated a guy who would buy tampons for me. I'm sure my dad thinks I don't have a period.
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this conversation makes me think....
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of grade school.
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