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I am not very close to my mum and don't know how to tell her about my period start.

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Question - (24 May 2008) 3 Answers - (Newest, 24 May 2008)
A female United Kingdom age 30-35, anonymous writes:

I know everyone has the problem of telling their mum that they have started their period, but i just cant bring myself to do it, me and my mum arent really close like best mates. And i dont want to tell my friends coz im a late starter at 14!!!???

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A female reader, Fiona xxx United Kingdom +, writes (24 May 2008):

Fiona xxx agony auntHi, I feel for you, because I was one of the last girls to get my period. Because of that I asked my Mum to get some sanitary towels for when I need them, as I knew it was only a matter of time.

Then it was easier to say, once that day arrived.

It is a personal thing, but also a milestone, and a relief.

You ought to say really, as she is probably wondering herself, and wondering when you will get your first period.

I agree that your Mum ought to provide you with your sanitary products, plenty of time for providing your own, in the future once you have a job.

Rather than being embarrassed, your Mum will probably be pleased.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (24 May 2008):

It doesn't have to be your mum that you tell - it can be an aunt, grandmother, a female teacher, older sister, or anyone you feel comfortable with telling.

Or, if you'd prefer, you don't have to tell anyone! If you feel you can cope with it on your own and understand everything already, there's no compulsion to have the typical sit-down with your mum. Do you have your own pocket money? You are old enough to buy your own towels/tampons, it's just a matter of you shouldn't have to spend your own money on these essentials when your mum probably buys them for herself in the weekly shop anyway.

You don't have to make it an uncomfortable and close talk, just ask if she can add an extra box of sanitary towels to the shopping list this week. You might find it brings out her maternal side, and you become slightly closer. If you don't want to deal with it on your own, you'll have to pluck up the courage to tell someone. It won't be as painful as you imagine, don't worry. :)

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A female reader, Teenage-Rebel United Kingdom +, writes (24 May 2008):

Teenage-Rebel agony auntYou will have to tell her sometime even if you don't tell her she will find out sooner or later.

Even if you just tell her that you have started your " Time of the month".

She will understand

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