Talking about periods

[teabag20048]

At what age did you talk to DD about periods? I am worried about worrying/scaring my DD. For me periods have always been hellish having suffered from endometriosis. How do you broach the subject?

My dds have known about them from a very young age (2 or 3 I guess). I've never hidden tampons away so they asked what they were and I told them the basics.

How old is your dd?

@teabag20048 I bought my DD a book when she was just 9. I’ve met a few women who started their periods at 9 and didn’t really know what was going on. I bought her the Usborne What’s Happening to me book and she was really interested.

Don’t know if you’ve heard of A Mighty Girl? They have some good suggestions of books on periods and puberty. Hope you find one that you think is suitable

Thank you. DD is 9, I just don't know how to speak to her without making it seem a scary thing. I think I will take a look at some books it will probably be a good starting point.

I was equally worried too but having a book helped. I asked her if she wanted to read it alone and talk to me later, to have me read it to her or to read it together. She did originally wanted to read it alone but we did start to read it together after a few nights. Turns out she was really interested and wanted to look at towels and tampons too, which was good.

It might be worth finding out what her school covers, and when.

you will possibly find that other girls have already been told by their mums so are passing on info 3rd hand! a decent book at the right level, an explanation from you and some supplies are all that is needed at this point

Does she know nothing about it, OP, or about puberty? My DC are a bit younger and know, so worth checking even if you’ve never had a conversation about it.

Try to remember (difficult with your experience, I know) that most women’s periods aren’t scary or hellish. It’s just a natural way for the body to get rid of blood it doesn’t need for a baby that month. Don’t make it a huge big deal.