That’s on Period!

We receive lots of messages from girls like you asking for advice. Sometimes we share those questions on our feed, anonymously, to get the sistahood to help. This time, a SKY girl was worried about her period experience.

“Hey girls please help me, for as long as I have had it, I have felt so uncomfortable and anxious on my period. I don't sleep well because I worry about staining my sheets, I experience a lot of discomfort, I often wonder if my classmates can smell me even though I shower twice a day and I feel so down. I’d like to feel more in touch with myself and my body when I am menstruating. How can I do this?”

SKY Girls online responded by saying:

Marcelle

T. Siya

I’m sure we all feel uncomfortable during this time ey But it’s not like we can control it Mme hela.... I advise you to get period panties tsa ko CB stores, those are the best. You feel better ka tsone. And ka the smell, just make sure you clean well vulva (the outside part of your genitals). Do not try to clean the inside of your vagina as it is self-cleaning).

Also...try wearing dilo tse di loose in public, you'll feel better bcz no one can notice seemo sa gago.

living._with.hope

at school. It’s gonna be hard because most people can be shameful about periods, but you should have that mentality of menstruation. Also, make sure to check yourself regularly at the school toilets and keep pads in your bag that way you won’t struggle. If you feel a lot of discomfort, you can take a painkiller. Love you!

charisse._.m

Babes. I've got you. Trust me I can relate, went through 90% of high school with incredibly low self-esteem, so trust me when I tell you is that you’re beautiful, all girls have that though, it’s mostly all in your head and it's completely normal. Now for the it, pads, liners, perfume, deo, some lotion (oh so heavenly has a strong scent so I recommend it) and maybe an extra pair of bottoms (skirt/ pants).

Secondly my best friend and I always sat behind each other when those times come. Whenever we'd leave for the next class, I'd stand up last and she'd be behind me to check, then walk right behind me if at all there is a stain and I'd do the same for her. Third, if you feel very self-conscious about it wear a new one after every lesson or every double lesson which ever works best for you. Four, fold a small towel and sleep over it. Five, make sure your group of friends are reliable. You need people who will tell you if at all there's

When you talk to people about your problem freely, they will advise you and help you freely. Gape when you have a problem or they notice something wrong, they won't feel scared to tell you. Mtana, remember to love yourself and get out of your head. You've got this.

Matlhogonolo Olinki

experimenting with pads, try the longer/night ones for sleep. Change them from time to time, keep spares in your bag, if you have friends/older women that you are comfortable with ask them casually how they handle these things too. If you are using tampons, try to pair them with a light pad or panty liner. You can do the same when disposing pads, or even use toilet paper rolls and pinch the ends.

Have some beauty and care products that you use bubblegum, some tea too around this time. If you are wearing uniform try tights underneath, change pad every 3 be afraid to use public restrooms. laundry soap, if soap is not available cover stain with jacket tied around waist. If at school ask teacher for help, parents may be asked to bring extra clothes/uniform for you.

Chantell Rose

First always laugh because it helps reduce pain. Second spoil yourself, buy treats, it’s okay to be moody cause ur the one going thru this, and be proud to be a girl.

the_p.alesa

Most of the time no one can smell you, it's just the anxiety but if it's worrying you check with a friend you can trust to tell you the truth.

no one can smell you because you're keeping clean. My last bit of advice is be a girl For so long women have been made to feel ashamed about their periods and told to hide it but just tell yourself it's natural and spend time listening to your body. It's a beautiful cleansing process and it happens to every girl, and guys have mothers who bleed. It's a common thing. Look within yourself and make sure it isn't taboo within you. You are a girl and that is beautiful. If you have the luxury of staying home when you're on your period like if it's really hurting and all, rest and take care of your temple. Love it, pamper it, remind yourself how beautiful you are and how this is all a natural process

_.l3ronaa.b

The only advice I have is for the one for sleeping, every night before you sleep lay a towel or something long before you sleep. Also, buy is it heavy, light, how long it lasts! As a teen, your period might be irregular and that’s okay. Just track it using a calendar or a period and sleep over a towel at night drink tea, or use a hot water bottle over your and may require you to take some pain when your period is close to avoid surprises under your school uniform without any products like soap when washing around your vulva. when they are in their periods and know that having a period is normal and a part of life.