Guess who saves the day
In my neighbourhood, everyone knew me as “the girl who plays football with boys”. Yes, I was the only girl in the all-boy football team at my school. People always asked me what it was like to compete in sports with boys. I always told them that if they just gave girls a chance, they’d learn girls can do almost everything boys can do.
Our team practised five days a week, so I spent most of my free time with the boys. Although we talked a lot about our favourite football teams and players, I didn’t really share anything else with them. The only boy I was kind of close to was Johnson. He was my neighbour and our mums were friends. However, there were things about me that he didn’t know. Deep “girl stuff” he wouldn’t have understood.
One day, we were practising for a match against a rival team. In the middle of the afternoon, Johnson walked over to me and whispered, “Tamuno, you’re stained.” I was horrified. I had been so focused on preparing for the match that I forgot to check my period calendar. I ran to the changing room, but I didn’t have a pad or an extra set of clothes. I was in serious trouble. Next thing, my classmate Olivia appeared with a packet of pads and a pair of shorts. Johnson had given her the things and sent her to help me out.
When I finally got the courage to return to the field, I was so sure Johnson and the other boys would make fun of me. To my surprise, all they asked was, “Are you ready to play some ball?” It was then I realised there was nothing to tease me about because periods are normal. I smiled and said, “I’m ready to win!” And just like, we continued practising like nothing ever happened.
During timeout, I thanked Johnson for having my back. He shrugged and said it was no big deal. After that, I never got embarrassed about my period again, and neither should you.
Remember, periods are totally normal. They’re nothing to be embarrassed about no matter who or where you are.
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Fola
I had a quite embarassing yesterday. My period came in the bus on my way back from church. I was wearing withe
June 27, 2022, 12:58 p.m.
Yh , it's true I once experience it
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Wow!
Hmmm
even me too I once experienced it bt I was shy wen my classmate told me the same I was thinking a guy must not know bt it quite unfortunate that what I never wanted any guy to no,at last they knew
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Henny
I also
Same here too but thanks to my lovely brother he helped me out that day
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Henny
You are such a lucky girl
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March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Hi, i'm new here.
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Hi duafrica
Hi am new here
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Hi Goody7 you're welcome
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Thanks pinky.b
You're welcome
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Tnxs
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
yes it has happened to me before it happened on the Assembly it was even a guy that told me oh I was mortified
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
i really want mine to happen
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Swr:(
Mine pains alot, and the pain may last 5 to 6 days, making me cry and sadden, most time my bf will come around inorder to make me feel better.
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Henny
Swr:( what is the name of your pad
nice one
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Once it comes it makes my body go through changes and pain
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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that is normal u know
nice one
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.
Nice one.
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.
I've never experienced it when i started my perioid i was at home i showed my mum and she told me what to do.
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.
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me too
I've never experienced it when i started my period i was at home
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.
my came when I was in my working place but I felt so embarrassed
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Scary
You were lucky someone could save the day
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.
Hi vasilisa am new here am I welcome?my period came when I was at school it came unexpectedly but I was saved by Daniel one of the boy I hate so much I was even ashamed to face him so i thanked him he said no problem that it comes like that
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.
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March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.
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Wassup
hi am Jessica can we be friends?
How are you
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Can we be friends
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Hi am new here