How do i tell my grandmom..[girls only]

Question

How do i tell my grandmom that i've gotten my period.

i've had it for over a year now and i was pretty good at covring it up as long as i didn't have gym to much that week.

but now i'm going to high school and i can't cover it up like i did in my old school.

she doesn't know how to keep anything secret and tells everyone all my issues [i had a break down one day and my aunt came over and my granmom told her it was probably just because i was going to get my period soon. then they started talking about how i hadn't gotten it yet. even when i had]

So i don't know how to tell her.

she's really old fashioned and she'd probably never let me have tampons, which i'm going to need for gym

Answer 1

Just try to buy them yourself while she's not around.I wouldn't tell her if she's going to tell other people so try keeping it to yourself.Good luck!

Answer 2

Why is that something to be ashamed of?

Answer 3

dont tell her buy ur own

Answer 4

i think you should just tell her. she is a girl too so she'll understand. just make sure that she knows you don't want her announcing it to everyone. tell her you don't want to make it into a big deal. as far as her not letting you buy tampons, i really don't think she is going to keep you from buying them if you say you need them. that wouldn't be fair.

just talk to her about it and make sure she knows you don't want her talking to other people about it.

Answer 5

The same way I told my granny:

"Hey Granny, um...Can I put these things under your sink in the bathroom?"

she says:"What is it?"

Hand her the bag(she looks)

"Did you start your period or is this just in case you ever do at my house?"

I said:'I started my period 2 days ago. So can I put these under your sink so when I'm here I have them?"

She said "Yes"

I said"Thanks,also can you not tell anyone about this,I think ppl think they think that eleven is to early to start and it would be embarassing?"

She said," Of Course." Obviously the whole to early thing won't work for you so make up something like will you not tell anyone because I would rather keep this one thing personal."

Answer 6

I'd talk to her, and tell her that you've been having your period for awhile now, and that you'd appreciate it if she wouldn't tell anyone. Also, that you need the tampons for gym. Good luck :)

Answer 7

I would just tell her and you may need to sneak Tampons if she is old fashioned because I lived with my grandma too but I didn't live with her till I turned 12 and I started getting my period at 10 and she would not let me use tampons for c**p. She believed that you shouldn't start using them till you started having s*x but it really doesn't bother anything with that.  

Answer 8

Tell her you just got it. She might be wondering when you're gonna get it anyway.

I never told my mom I was wearing tampons. You can keep that to yourself.

Answer 9

Hi Sweetie, I know it can feel embarrassing to talk about this with your grandmom. But if you're going into high school, it's pretty obvious you're going to get it anyway. It's natural and every woman develops this way!  

Maybe you can ask her please not to talk about this, to keep it confidential. She may not but if she's talking to your aunt, that's someone that loves you anyway.

BTW...you're talking about it with a lot of people online and as you can see, no one's making fun of you.  Most people just know it's a natural part of life. The good news is, when you're a mom some day, you'll know how to be sensitive to your daughter.

Stay sweet and I hope you won't worry about this too much. It really is all natural and normal. (((hugs)))

Answer 10

You should sit her down and tell her during a casual conversation.

She probably will tell people but my mom did that too and i was mad because people would say "congratulations" and stuff and I was like how did you know? lol

About the tampons, my mom doesn't like me to use them but i do anyway.

Answer 11

talk to her seriously and tell her your not comfortable having people know

you know its a girls thing and all women will understand but you just dont feel ready to have everyone know your business

if shes not crazy and your sincere about it shell probably listen  

Answer 12

I suggest either having a Best Friend get them for you or you getting them yourself. She'll figure it out sooner or later.

Answer 13

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Answer 14

grandma, im raggin.

Answer 15

You can keep it a secret for a while, but at a certain point (16) your doctor is going to want to start running tests for a condition called primary amenorrhea.  I have always used tampons, so I completely understand why you would prefer them.  Pads hurt my skin and feel gross.  You don't need a parent/guardian to purchase your tampons, though, you can get some generics cheap at any grocery store and buy them for yourself.  Then stash them in your locker and keep a few well hidden in your home in case it comes on the weekend.  I am very sorry that you have to go through hiding this important time in your life.  I think every growing woman should have a female parental figure to help them through.  What about your aunt, or any cousins or siblings?  Would they be willing to help you?  Do they understand that your grandmother is hard to deal with?