Wow, a topic about periods and the word period has only been said once? Come on guys, we're all big girls. Whatever boys happen to drift into this topic can get over it and press the backspace button. Let's all say it together now,Please marry me xD;
PERIOD!
fake edit: the poster above me posted as I was typing this, but. lol. my point still stands.
I used to get really awful periods with horrible cramping that would last the full week of bleeding so a couple years ago I got on birth control, and it's sooooo nice. I'm able to plan my periods around cons, so I never have to worry about bleeding. I just have to remember to take my pill on time. Fortunately, since I've adjusted to it by now I don't have any negative side effects whatsoever, and periods are way lighter and way shorter. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has bad periods.
BUT, let's pretend I'm not gifted with prescription...pills... Tampons are MUCH. MORE. EFFECTIVE. You don't feel like you're walking around making noise in a wet diaper, and the discomfort last for a short amount of time before you completely get used to it. Not to mention, (unless you have a....serious vagina ph balance problem or something) you can leave it in all day and only have to take it out at the end of the day... No trips to the bathroom to check if you're overflowing or if you need to change. Personally, I'm terrified of public restrooms and WILL NOT USE THEM under pretty much any circumstances, so for me, that's a huge plus. If tampons are uncomfortable for you, you're probably wearing them wrong... When you put it in, you should push right until there's the pain, then about a centimeter more just to secure it, and then let go. That's how you know it's totally in, and I promise it shouldn't hurt any more when you're walking around. You shouldn't feel it unless you think about it (and when you're having fun at a con, why would you?). Hopefully if you try to use tampons you can distinguish the difference between "dirty sexuality" and "personal hygiene" and you won't have that mental block that might make it difficult to insert properly.
WOW, wall of (hopefully helpful) text. Anyways. If you're concerned about a period, obviously don't plan to wear something where this could be an issue... Also, I don't know about you guys, but my bleeding tends to get worse when it's hot, so for your own (and perhaps your health's?) sake, I'd advise taking a few minutes to cool off outside whenever it gets too hot inside the hotel.
I apologize if my post offended anyone... However, I don't feel like vaginas/periods/tampons/whatever are anything to be ashamed of. It's a part of life and there's no use avoiding saying things for the sake of... grossed out boys, or whatever. If there are any girls grossed out, SHAME ON YOU!
another fake edit: Gryffinclaw Princess mentioned taking a bath, and I recently learned taking a bath/swimming during your period is totally...bloodfree! Or, well, nothing will get out since the water creates a "plug" though obviously once you stand up.... Have a towel ready. Or, hotel towels are usually white... Well, don't make the hotel have to buy another towel.
Thankfully, I've never had my period during a con time, but I'm always afraid.I recommend seeing a doctor. Having periods THAT irregular is not normal, and is doctor-appointment-worthy.
I started mine when I was in 6th grade, so about 2 years ago. Maybe 3.
And it's still irregular. Sometimes I will go 3 months without having it, sometimes I will have it twice in one month.
So I always worry.
My cramps are just horrible. It feels like someone is stabbing me with a knife and twisting it. Oii vei.
I bloat like crazy, too, that sucks because my cosplays fit me JUST RIGHT, but when I bloat, they are too small. Dx
I don't get headaches or mood swings, but I do get hot flashes, or whatever they are called.
now 2 things that help me chocolate and steak. Week before i crave those constantly.
Man, I forgot that there's people out there who can't use nifty sports tampons that you don't even feel that last like, all day and don't cause any problems.I have had the most catastrophic accidents with tampons... the imagery of the Nile turned to blood comes to mind... I wish I still had faith!
That must suck.
So! My advice? If you get your period on Kumoricon and you can't wear a pad under your costume comfortably, try out tampons.
Specifically, Tampax Sport. Or any other sport tampon. They're made for people who are going to be active, they're discreet, they're small, you can't even feel them there, and they work. I'd suggest that with a thin pantliner just in case. For people with an average flow, you should only have to change once during the day.
Seriously. Tampons are little tiny lifesavers.
Tampons scare me. D:OHGOD I KNOW YOUR PAIN
But I should probably start using them.
Once you try a tampon, can you go back to a pad? xDD
I don't know this kind of stuff.
I didn't have a mom to explain it to me. P:
My dad did.
Tampons scare me. D:OHGOD I KNOW YOUR PAIN
But I should probably start using them.
Once you try a tampon, can you go back to a pad? xDD
I don't know this kind of stuff.
I didn't have a mom to explain it to me. P:
My dad did.
My dad was just like "uhh...here's some pads. Have fun." and then I had various female family friends (who weren't too smart) try to explain tampons for me....yeah they scarred me for life.
But my friend's mom who's like my mom now taught me, and everything was better. I use them if I have to, but I don't buy them or anything o no Also I didn't have too good experiences since I had to use sizes that were too big. It didn't hurt, it was just....uncomfortable...ssoooo uncomfortableeeee.
Me toooo D8 And then he went around telling the whole family. And people would have "talks" with me, and I was just like "wtf does any of this mean"Tampons scare me. D:OHGOD I KNOW YOUR PAIN
But I should probably start using them.
Once you try a tampon, can you go back to a pad? xDD
I don't know this kind of stuff.
I didn't have a mom to explain it to me. P:
My dad did.
My dad was just like "uhh...here's some pads. Have fun." and then I had various female family friends (who weren't too smart) try to explain tampons for me....yeah they scarred me for life.
But my friend's mom who's like my mom now taught me, and everything was better. I use them if I have to, but I don't buy them or anything o no Also I didn't have too good experiences since I had to use sizes that were too big. It didn't hurt, it was just....uncomfortable...ssoooo uncomfortableeeee.
When I first started, I had to tell my dad.
Worst moment of my life.
; A ;
I was so embarassed.
My mom and sister are all like duuur huuurr 2 dayssame here. ; A ;
and I'm all like 6 DAYS OF PAIN
girls are getting it so young these days too! 7! that is like twice the age I was when I started.
I had tv to teach me about it.
... in grade school they did have a unit on it but they left so much out they never mentioned blood.
My mom and sister are all like duuur huuurr 2 daysI know how you feel. :<
and I'm all like 6 DAYS OF PAIN
and hey, what are you doing in here. you're not a girl : P
You are a brave man. YOU ARE ACCEPTED.
and hey, what are you doing in here. you're not a girl : P
Only on the outside.
..so there'd be no concern of any little wings or anything sticking out.
You are a brave man. YOU ARE ACCEPTED.
I talk about periods with my guy friends all the time. XD;; But you probably gathered from my posts I'll pretty much say everything. NO BIG DEAL.I learned that after having to do relays back in middle school. I would go strip down to my bra and shorts and lie down on the cool smooth cement floor. Probably not the cleanest place but the chill of the floor and just the position really helped especially if you are like me and get fevers based through the torso when feeling ill. Gut wrenching cramps and an overheated stomach cavity lead to a love of cold flat places. Sometimes I would just fall asleep in our basement on my stomach cause it help cool me down and help with cramps simultaniously.
If I was having a period when I'd already made plans for a skimpy costume, then I'd probably just wear a tampon since they're easier (to me, anyways, and much easier to conceal and less worry aaaa i really can't praise them enough----) and for backup, one of those liners made for thongs so there'd be no concern of any little wings or anything sticking out.
OH, I remembered a great way to help with cramps my doctor told me awhile back. Lay flat on the floor. No pillows, DO NOT PROP YOUR HEAD UP... and I mean it when I say floor. It needs to be a completely flat surface due to....your spine, or something. I guess this causes the muscles to relax a lot, and helps the blood (the blood in your VEINS) circulate more evenly. OR SOMETHING. But it really works. In my experience, there's a sharp increase in pain for several seconds, and then after a couple minutes the pain should be completely gone.
Our bodies still want to save the egg and have a baby.
This sentence sounds dirty.Quite.
I've never had the 'Red Ninja' interrupt my con time, but now I've noticed that it usually strikes around the last week or first few days of the month, and since Kumoricon is around the first few days of September...This sounds like a good original cosplay, 'The Red Ninja' now, pad or tampon... Panties?
I've never had the 'Red Ninja' interrupt my con time, but now I've noticed that it usually strikes around the last week or first few days of the month, and since Kumoricon is around the first few days of September... OHHH GAWD ;A;
And both of my cosplays involve, skirts... UGHHH
I might bring extra pads then, and possibly wear thick shorts under my skirts.
Thankfully, I've never had my period during a con time, but I'm always afraid.I recommend seeing a doctor. Having periods THAT irregular is not normal, and is doctor-appointment-worthy.
I started mine when I was in 6th grade, so about 2 years ago. Maybe 3.
And it's still irregular. Sometimes I will go 3 months without having it, sometimes I will have it twice in one month.
So I always worry.
My cramps are just horrible. It feels like someone is stabbing me with a knife and twisting it. Oii vei.
I bloat like crazy, too, that sucks because my cosplays fit me JUST RIGHT, but when I bloat, they are too small. Dx
I don't get headaches or mood swings, but I do get hot flashes, or whatever they are called.
Also birth control can help regulate periods. BIIIIRTH CONTROOOOOOOOL
That sucks. That really sucks. I hope things are much better now.
Also: This part kinda sucks but last summer I worked on weight loss a ton and was not on the pills for about six months and started back on them and three months later there went all my progress. Bawww. : /Yeah this happened to me too it is full of fail I do feel like I can't loose weight while on them. Docters will say mild weight gain is normal at the start but really every one reacts differently
Accutane= The Devil's Acne Treatment.OMG that stuff should not be used. It really messes with you. (Does however dry your skin up..... not worth it imo)
But the best way I've found to deal with periods while at con is to simply medicate, make sure you keep that on hand at all times, try not to be too fed up with the drooling apes you're surrounded by and kill them and get a good straight-up eight hours of sleep every night. [/size]HEY!!! Who you calling a... Okay nvm, you are probably right about the drooling. But only HALF the time.. at least. But not always!!!
D: Very good chance that I will be on my period during con...you might not be the only person having a period con this year ; 3 ;
I don't know about you guys, but when I'm on my period & PMSing, my boobs get bigger and I have to go up to a DD unless I want to squish myself in a D...
And they've already started to grow. DX
So I'll either be PMSing (if I'm not already now. XP Haven't really been around people to notice) or on my period during con.
Lovely, right? ~ 3~
I've stressed myself out so much that a familiar scratch in the back of my throat has come back.Oh, Hypnos, I have this. My will overpowers everything though. I have been holding off several colds all summer due to construction work. There is no way I will succumb to the sickness now.
8D I think this thread reminded people to bring some stuff, or run to the rite aid and get their "stuff".
XD I went and talked to you about it though! 8D
Its totally fine! :) I still love you!8D I think this thread reminded people to bring some stuff, or run to the rite aid and get their "stuff".
XD I went and talked to you about it though! 8D
Yeah! I remember that totally. Haha. I apologize again for being such a stickler about grammar.
It doesn't hurt to have some liners in your first aid for emergency deep cuts
Arrrghh. My back hurts right now. Uterus, stop tantrum about not being pregnant and leave me aloooone.
Arrrghh. My back hurts right now. Uterus, stop tantrum about not being pregnant and leave me aloooone.
If it makes you feel better while pregger you have a whole set of new pains, ligament pains are like getting punch in the ab right in the middle of your worst cramp imaginable
Arrrghh. My back hurts right now. Uterus, stop tantrum about not being pregnant and leave me aloooone.
If it makes you feel better while pregger you have a whole set of new pains, ligament pains are like getting punch in the ab right in the middle of your worst cramp imaginable
Thinking about how bad my cramps are already, that makes me scared to get pregnant someday... O___O
^You are quite lucky, my friend.
^You are quite lucky, my friend. But yet again, my whole body is off, including my cycle. I will seriously have 2 periods in one month, and I skip one the next month. I have seen a doctor for my problems, and they say they'll put me on the pill (which I'm nervous about slightly cause I've heard sooooo many bad things about it).
I went on the pill at the start of the year for cramps and I haven't had any bad side effects. I had a couple pimples the first couple months but they cleared up when my body got use to it. I was nervous too but I have to say it was probably the best thing I've done. I don't have any cramps anymore (which before were basically taking me out of commission for 2 days a month and growing in the number of days) and I can time when I'm ganna get my period down to the hour so I don't have to worry mother nature's sneak attacks >.> She has some warped sense of fun.
I'll keep some tampons and things at my table in artist alley if anyone would like me to. I did last year, and no one took me up on the offer, but I was there! A soldier bearing cotton and absorbency!
I love, love, love my birth control because of the obvious thing of not being pregnant (I don't find the idea attractive at all at the moment) but also because I've got my period down to the day it will happen. It's awesome to be that regular. Given I have my period every month by choice, it's just fun to be sexually active and still have my body go "Congratulations! You're childless! Brain, you celebrate while the ovaries and I will go over here and kick the **** out of my back and guts with self-pity in the meantime. Hooray!".