Do you love it when your daughter asks about her period? (Calling all moms!!)?

Question

I'm just really scared to ask my mom for pads or tampons or anything like that. I did ask her about it today, and she got me some. I asked her over the phone and she was all like, "Ok? For your period? (This convorsation was very awkward) I LOVE YOU HONEY!" Yeah. And when she tried to talk to me about...I almost passed out. I should be fine with talking about it...but I'm NOT!! My sister is. She will tottally say anything about it to her! I know she's my mom and she'll understand, I KNOW! But I'm too emmbarressed!! Any help?? But what I'm trying to ask is honesting HOW do you mothers (or fathers) feel when your daughter asks about this? Really, you dont have to say what you think I wanna hear. I want YOU to say how you feel when she asks.

Answer 1

You feel embarassed now because its new territory for you but your mum has dealt with her own period for years and years.  

To a woman pads and tampons are really no stranger than toilet paper so don't let it get you worried.   You'll get used to it pretty quick.

I can still remember sitting on the toilet and mum calling out (from behind the bathroom door) instructions on how to insert a tampon lol!  I have 3 daughters now and one day I hope to guide them though it too, although like you they'd probably die of shame.

My hubby was the only male in his home growing up and is so comfortable with it all he buys my tampons for me if I ask him too.

Just a little tip, carry a spare pair of knickers around with you (in a discreet spot in your bag) just incase.

Answer 2

i'm not at that stage yet but i'm sure i'm not going to mind one bit..i might cry tears of joy of my little girl growing up..but i'll do that in private lol not in front of her...don't feel wierd about asking or talking about your period or anything else that goes on with your bad with your mom...i'm not that much older than you so i completely understand and remember how you feel quite well lol

Answer 3

My daughters are only 7 and 9 but we have discussed this topic already, I hope they feel very comfortable in asking me. And as for me, I lived with my dad so I had no choice. He was fine he just said what kind and got them for me LOL He was much nicer about it than my husband is, he acts like they are poisonous or something. But I do know he would act differently if it was our daughters, he would do anything for them. It is the same as other things the more you talk about it the easier it becomes.

Answer 4

After changing poopy diapers for years?  Nothing could  embarrass your mother or father at this point in time.

You could be a serial ax murderer and your parents would still love you.

Answer 5

Honestly, I am a school social worker and for the past 4 years I've taken a class of 8-12 7th grade girls (they split up by gender and make tiny classes) to explain this stuff to them. I would LOVE it if my daughter would talk to me. Oh well, she will come on her own time. If your mom gets really, well lovey dovey as my daughter calls it, and you don't like it, just say "Mom, chill!" That should give her the hint.

Answer 6

I love that she trusts me enough to talk about anything, yes, including her period. I might flinch if it comes to her s*x life...but thank GOD she's talking to me rather than leaving me in the dark. and wondering! lol

Answer 7

actually I hated talking to my mom about it, AT all. Being the oldest, I didn't have some one to 'teach' me all the 'stuff' you need to know. so that made it even more nerve racking.

Parents are so much more accepting of life changes now.

For crying out loud I had this talk with my son. who asked what are these? holding up a box of tampons. he found under the sink, right next to the TP.

so If I can have the conversation with him <12> you can have that TALK with your mom.

hey what about your sister, you can talk to her right?

oh by the way. wait til your mom starts talking to you about how ONE day you will start menapause. LOL

Answer 8

Awww.  It's a momma... thing....

When each of my girls started their period I explained it to them ahead of time. I told them how and why things would happen and how great it is to be a woman.  We celebrated it.  I got a phone call, nervous little words. I got excited and told her how much I love her. I then let her plan a special "woman's day" out with just me and her. (I did this with each girl)

I took her to eat at her favorite place, did some shopping for women things... whatever she wanted to do.  It was great, I was so proud.

Answer 9

It is nothing to be ashamed of, its just part of being a woman. Your mother will understand, because it is a gurantee she has been there

Answer 10

Your mom probably reacted like that because its like her little girl has grown up you know?....I am not a mom but my little sister and cousins always come to me about things like that (my nickname to them is mom lol) and I think its cute. You should be able to confide in someone and your mother loves it when you talk to her about things....so in that case yes she loves it when you tell her lol....have her get you IBprofine and anything with vitamine B15 (the green machine naked juices have it) Both those things work best on cramps