Get the truth about menstruation
Getting your period is a natural thing and nothing to be ashamed of. It is not something dirty. It is not a sickness.
But often you hear all sorts of things about your period. Some of them are true. Many of them are not. Here are some things you should not believe:
A girl on her period cannot get pregnant
This is not true. Sperm can live inside a girl’s body for up to 5 days. If a girl has sex towards the end of her bleeding, she can get pregnant
You lose too much blood to carry on with normal activities when on your period
During your entire period, you do not lose more than 40ml of blood. That is not even up to one quarter of a pure water sachet. You can get on with your life as normal.
Menstrual pain is not real, it is spiritual
Period pain is caused when your womb squeezes to shed its lining. The pain is very real. Talk to a trusted adult about how to take care of it.
Menstrual blood is different from normal blood.
Your menstrual blood is normal blood. Blood from your period is exactly the same as blood from a cut on your arm.
There are certain foods you cannot eat when you are on your period
Food doesn’t pass through the womb. It passes through the stomach. There is no proof that any type of food affects the menstruation process. However too much salt in a food can cause bloating as well as excessive junk food. Our advice is to eat healthy when on your period
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March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Fizzzy dear is they anytime when your period cease to come as normal
Yes, for long
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SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT IF YOU DONT CHANGE YOUR PAD IT CAN ROTHIN AND START SMELLING LIKE A DEAD ANIMAL.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Mary! Not changing your pad regularly can make it smell really bad and it also not hygienic. So try as much as possible to change your pad at least every 3 - 4 hours when on your period. We hope this helps
NOMALY my period is 3 days but now i did family planin and now i see it but is more dan 3 days so i want to no is it normal
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Charity! Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of birth control pills. However, other things (like sexually transmitted infections) can cause prolonged bleeding too. Please talk to a trusted adult and also see the doctor that prescribed the family planning for you.
does drinking cold water affect your menstrual flow?
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Victoria! Cold can make pain worse for some but this doesn't apply to everyone. It does not have anything to do with the menstrual flow. It is advisable to drink warm water as this helps relief the pain but this doesn't mean you still cannot drink cold water.
d blood 4rom mensuration is not the same with d one 4rom hand cut, bcos mensuration has it own smell,why?am confuse.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Testimony! It is the same blood. The smell from your period is as a result of the blood trapped in a sanitary pad. It begins to smell when you leave your pad in for too long. You should change your pad every 3 -4 hours. We hope this helps.
Is it through that when u sleep with a girl under menstration that you will get infected
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Menten! You can only get infected if the girl has an infection and you have unprotected sex. We hope this answers your question.
Hmmmmm
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
pls i need help, my period is not regular sometimes it comes after 28 days or 29 sometimes 32 pls wats wrong?
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Hapiness! Menstrual circle is from 21 days to 35 days (depending on the individual). Some also get their periods 13 times a year instead of the regular 12 times (once a month). Also, we suggest you try eating healthy (more fruits and vegetables). Cut down the sweets, biscuits, sift drinks and other types of junk. Sometimes, what you eat affects things like your menstrual cycle. There are various reasons for irregular periods as it is called but we suggest you talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor about this. We hope this helps.
Yap.I v started.but it comes at anytime in d month.y is it so?
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Melody! You need to learn how to calculate your period. What you need is a calendar. In calculating your period/menstrual circle, note that the first day of your period is also the first day of your menstrual circle and the last day of your period is not the last day of your circle but the last day of your period. The duration/flow depends on individual. The last day of your cycle is day before your next period starts. For example, if your period started on the 1st of April and your next period starts on the 3rd of May, your cycle will be 2nd of May. This means that your cycle lasts for 31 days. Your new cycle starts again from the 1st day of your next period. Please note that your period can be delayed at sometimes and can also come earlier than normal. We hope this helps.
Is it true that when you hv sex after your period u will get pregency
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Princess! If you have unprotected sex, yes it is possible to get pregnant. We hope this helps.
i haven't seen my period for past 3 month wat could be problem
mine comes after one hours every one one hour it comes
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Why is my period usually thick and brownish?
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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I heard that thick and brownish simply singnify that the person is having a very heatlty period
Mens to me isn't a big thing. To me it comes nd goes.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Pls can someone lose virginity through the anus
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Peace! No, you cannot loose virginity through the anus because the anus is not meant for sex. The primary place for sex is the vagina. The anus is meant for passing out faeces. We hope this helps.
wot can one do about smelly menstrual flow or is it normal for it to smell?
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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If you r a student sitting for too long which causes heat can cause smell. Find an excuse too stand in between class. Keep dat part of your body free from heat
if somebody is on period den she sleep with a guy an de guy us condom can she get pregnant
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Redmond! If you have unprotected sex or if the sperm gets into the vagina, yes it is possible to get pregnant. We hope this helps.
WOW
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
i alway loss blood and feel weak in my period need hlp
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Fortune! Everyone looses blood when they are on their period because that is how periods are. However, just like it is said in the article, you do not loose up to 40 ml of blood so it is not much. For the weakness, have you considered eating healthy and also resting? Maybe that will help. Also, talk to a trusted adult and if you still feel week, you may want to see a doctor. We hope this helps.
my first period flowed 4 just 2 days,nd nw a year i did nt encounter anytin menstral pain,plz im i ok??
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Caeli! Please talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor immediately. We hope this helps
tnk maam,love ya
I kinda feel nauseous and my breast are growing tender and i feel dizzy what sign is that
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey KaileyJenner! These are signs of period. If after 3-4 days, you have not seen your period, please talk to a trusted adult. We hope this helps
Is it true that If a teacher buttocks when you are on our period that your period will burst?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Precious! No, it is not true. Your period is not on your buttocks but rather, comes from the vagina. We hope this helps
I heard if you take sugar you should be ready for menstrual pain and if someone sees the blood, it could be used to tie the womb of the person
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey cie_jae! Not in all cases. This is dependent on the individual. Some people will eat all the sugar and still not have cramps while some people will eat sugar and have cramps. Also, if someone sees yoru blood, nothing will happen to you. That is only a myth. We hope this helps
Can someone see her period for more than 2 times in a month.and is it normal for someone to see her period for 19 days
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Mimi! Menstrual cycle usually varies from 25 - 35 days but this is dependent on individual. If you are getting periods every 19 days then that reflects a particularly short cycle. This can be due to stress or hormonal imbalance. Please talk to a trusted adult about this and also see a doctor. We hope this helps
Thans
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I usually experience increased blood flow and period pain each time I take sugar or foods with sugar like soft drinks. Is this normal?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey A! Thanks for the comment. Every girl has her own sign/symptom at that time of the month. Now that you have realised that sugary things increase your blood flow and makes you have cramps, it is time to stop or reduce your sugar intake 2 weeks or 1 week before your period starts. This will help you reduce the pain drastically. The good thing about this is that you now know what works for you. We hope this helps
is it normal to av flows for only two days
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Oluwaseyi! We have answered this question in the previous article. Please refer to it and read it. Thanks
But sometimes my period do change date. what the cause please
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Dear Ruth, you don't have to panic. It's common experience. With time, your cycle will get normal and regular.
Hey Ruth! Tehila is correct, you do not have to panic at all. This happens to many people so do not feel left out. There are 2 things that may be wrong here; 1. The regular change that happens to almost every girl (including big sis) 2. That you are probably not calculating your period properly. If the second is what is wrong, here's an easy way to calculate it. In calculating your period/menstrual circle, note that the first day of your period is also the first day of your menstrual circle and the last day of your period is not the last day of your circle but the last day of your period. The duration/flow depends on the individual. The last day of your cycle is the day before your next period starts. For example, if your period started on the 1st of April and your next period starts on the 3rd of May, your cycle will be 2nd of May. This means that your cycle lasts for 31 days. Your new cycle starts again from the 1st day of your next period. Please note that your period can be delayed sometimes and can also come earlier than normal. Thanks Tehila for helping your fellow Springster. We hope this helps
My period for last three months was heavy on first day and normal other days but this month and last re very slow especially last month own and the blood is light I.e is not thick in colour.... is it normal?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Chizzy! Thanks for the comment. Most times, your flow is determined by what you eat but please note that it is normal too. It is not everytime that you get a heavy flow from the beginning of your period till the end. Try to eat healthy (fruits, vegetables, drink lots of water etc). Note that stress may also cause hair breakage. We hope this helps
My mensuration used to be very heavy for the first and second day to the extent that I can use 8 sanitary pads for that two days but after the 2nd day it will just flow a little then stop the third day. what can I do?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Adeade! Every girl has her signs and symptoms when it comes to her menstruation. So many people experience this same thing so you are not alone. Also, please note that in some cases, period flows are not heavy from the first day till the last day so this is normal. If you feel uncomfortable with this, you may want to talk to a trusted adult about it. We hope this helps
Is it true that if you have an occasion and you don't want your period to disturb you you should just take lime and the period date will shift? Because I want to try it.
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Fanta! This is not true. You cannot move your period because periods are hormonal and cannot be controlled by taking lime. We hope this helps
OK big sister thanks
Whenever I have my period I can swear people can smell it. Is that true?
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Hey Bella! Thanks for opening up through this comment. Periods are not meant to smell. The only time you can perceive a bad odour is when you sanitary pad has stayed in for too long (which is not meant to be so). Change very often and make sure you stay clean and tidy at all times. We hope this helps
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
pls i am new here.i have a lot of promblem surreding my period .like some time my monthly flow will rush for 7day .pls big sis is normal
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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ITS NORMAL SOME PEOPLE ITS THREE DAYS, SOME 5DAYS, WHILE SOME ONE WEEK ITS NATURE
Hey lovely! Periods last from 2 days - 7 days depending on the individual. The flow also depends on the individual. Some people see their periods twice a month because menstrual circle is from 21 days to 35 days (depending on the individual). There is nothing wrong with it. We hope this helps
WHAT CAN A PERSON DO IN OTHER FOR HER TO START HER PERIOD DAT IS FOR THOSE WHO AV NOT STARTED
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey PRETTY! Thanks for opening up through this comment. There is nothing you can do to hasten your period. One thing you should note is that period is hormonal just like growing breast, hips, butt etc. You cannot force it to come out. You just have to be patient because it will come at it's own time. Don't be in a hurry, your period is coming okay? We hope this helps
How about the one that advices you to stay away from fizzy drinks as they can make your menstrual flow heavy?
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Vaalia! We addressed that in the last point. It's really best to eat healthy when on your period. Thanks for the tip
some people say if you get pregnant on your period you give birth to oyinbo, is it true?
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Lol, it's not true halfcert. That is a myth. The complexion of a child is generic and also dependent on what you eat while pregnant. We hope this helps
i was told that sex can stop cramps, is that true?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Martie! Thanks for the comment. No, that is not true. Sex cannot stop you from having menstrual cramps neither will pregnancy nor childbirth. There are a lot of married women (with children) that still have menstrual cramps. Consider it, since they are very sexually active, how come they are still having menstrual cramps? Please, do not let anyone deceive you with such myths. We hope this helps
Thanks, it help a lot.
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
I was told sex warms u up for marriage
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Hey stina! Thanks for the comment. Sex does not warm anyone up for marriage. Please note that this is a myth. There is nothing like a warm up for marriage. ANyone that tells you that they want to warm you up for marriage through sex is just trying to take advantage of you. Please take note. We hope this helps
I was feeling something was wrong wit me anytime my friends says they feel cramps each time they menstruate coz I never felt anything. But since I finish my secondary school I always feel much pain wen menstruating .That was wen I kne there was nothing wrong wit me at first it was just a matter of time .I hop others don't feel bad wen they don't feel pain it may start later
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
If you are on your period and you sit on a boys lap can you get pregnant
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.