I just read the sweetest thing on beinggirl.com that I also thought was quite interesting, whether you are a teen or a more “mature” type of girl like me. The article I read is about kissing. It talks about the health aspects of kissing, including how many calories a minute you can burn when participating in osculation (another term for kissing), which is 26! I figure, if I can kiss the love of my life for 10 minutes, I can eat an oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookie after, without guilt. However, after kissing for 10 minutes, I may not want to – another benefit of kissing.
A more technical term for kissing is philematology, which means the science of kissing. A kiss is the act of pressing one’s lips against the lips or other body part or an object. The part of the beinggirl.com article that I found so sweet is that it says the urge to lock lips is innate and crosses species. Within that, it states that: Elephants stick their trunks in each other's mouth and birds tap their bills together. Canadian porcupines kiss each other on the lips and chimpanzees swap saliva and tongue in their version of French kissing. Now that makes me smile!
The article also goes into the history of kissing, the body’s physiological response to kissing and the associated health aspects. I won’t repeat all of the facts in the article, but did want to make you aware of it and suggest that you take a read:
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/articledetail.jsp?ContentId=ART10456&page=18&&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=FB_link&utm_content=link0000&utm_campaign=JanellePost&utm_source=blogspot&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110131&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
According to researchers, we will spend about 20,160 minutes of our lives kissing. Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and I hope that all of the readers of this blog have someone to kiss – if that is what you want. While I haven’t timed the number of minutes I have kissed thus far, my personal goal is to exceed the 20,160 minutes!
Let me know what you think about the article and if you too will exceed the average life-time minutes of kissing and enjoy its health benefits!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Did Cleopatra use Tampax tampons??
Obviously not Tampax, but Cleopatra may very well have used tampons. No kidding! I am currently reading a fictional biography of Cleopatra. Actually, this particular book uses more historical facts to then draw conclusions about Cleopatra’s life than some books I have read about her. Not as much fun as romantic fictional accounts that are loosely written, but very interesting none-the-less.
While reading about her short life and what she had to go through to stay alive and rule, I thought about how she also had to manage her periods. Go figure that I thought about that! The reason that popped into my mind is that when I first began working on Tampax, I read a history about tampons and learned that the ancient Egyptians fashioned disposable tampons from softened papyrus.
While no one has proof, in my mind there is no doubt that an enlightened, educated woman who spoke at least 5 languages and ruled hundreds of thousands people used tampons. Of course, she had lots of servants who could have disposed or cared for cloth or grasses or whatever options existed back at 50 to 36 BC – certainly none as comfortable as the current disposable pad offerings. As for me, I will continue to believe that Cleopatra used rolled papyrus, especially when she was in exile or pursued for death by her loving brother or her other enemies.
On the Tampax.com website, there is an interesting article on the history of tampons through time. Along with that, there is a history of Tampax tampons. One fact to note is that it was a male physician who thought of taking the tampon beyond improvisation; beginning in 1929, he attempted to invent a product that could be manufactured and marketed expressly for absorbing the menstrual flow. Of that, I say: Thanks DOC!!
Below is the link to the history of tampons and Tampax. I would love to hear what you think!
http://www.tampax.com/en-US/aboutTampax/aboutTampax.aspx?utm_source=blogger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110126&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
While reading about her short life and what she had to go through to stay alive and rule, I thought about how she also had to manage her periods. Go figure that I thought about that! The reason that popped into my mind is that when I first began working on Tampax, I read a history about tampons and learned that the ancient Egyptians fashioned disposable tampons from softened papyrus.
While no one has proof, in my mind there is no doubt that an enlightened, educated woman who spoke at least 5 languages and ruled hundreds of thousands people used tampons. Of course, she had lots of servants who could have disposed or cared for cloth or grasses or whatever options existed back at 50 to 36 BC – certainly none as comfortable as the current disposable pad offerings. As for me, I will continue to believe that Cleopatra used rolled papyrus, especially when she was in exile or pursued for death by her loving brother or her other enemies.
On the Tampax.com website, there is an interesting article on the history of tampons through time. Along with that, there is a history of Tampax tampons. One fact to note is that it was a male physician who thought of taking the tampon beyond improvisation; beginning in 1929, he attempted to invent a product that could be manufactured and marketed expressly for absorbing the menstrual flow. Of that, I say: Thanks DOC!!
Below is the link to the history of tampons and Tampax. I would love to hear what you think!
http://www.tampax.com/en-US/aboutTampax/aboutTampax.aspx?utm_source=blogger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110126&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
Monday, January 24, 2011
PMS, Depression and the Winter Blues
Hate the winter blues! My version of the winter blues is when there is snow, snow and more snow, which at first can be quite lovely. After that though, it starts to melt and changes from white to gray to dirty and pebbly looking. Along with the snow comes cancellations, changed plans, missed events, kids home from school, etc. That and the heavy clothes, shoveling of sidewalks and driveways, and splashing slush. If that wasn’t enough, there is the hazard of walking and driving on black ice - YUCK! Ok, I have just put myself into the moody blues by just thinking of all that.
For some women though, severe depression is more than situational, such as weather, lack of exercise or economic status, amongst other things. It can be caused by abnormal fluctuations in the neurotransmitter, Serotonin. I read the following at the Always.com website that might be of interest:
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter. A neurotransmitter is a chemical that is involved in sending messages along nerves in the brain, spinal cord and throughout the body. Serotonin affects mood. Impaired serotonin activity has been linked to symptoms of depression, anxiety, impulsivity, aggression and increased appetite. Since depression is also a major symptom of PMS, scientists have questioned the role of serotonin in PMS. Abnormal serotonin levels and activities have been found in women suffering from PMS. Furthermore, drugs that enhance serotonin activity, called specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) (e.g., Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil), are effective in the treatment of PMS.
Also of interest on the Always.com site is further information on why cyclic fluctuations in reproductive hormones have been blamed for causing depression:
“While it seemed logical to many that the reproductive hormones involved in the menstrual cycle were the cause of PMS, research has proven that there are no differences in estrogen, progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin and testosterone levels between women with and without PMS. This only confirms that ovulation acts as the "trigger" but is not in itself the cause. “
PMS, which usually occurs from about a week to 10 days before your period starts, can be mild with symptoms such as bloating, food cravings and slight irritability. However, if you find yourself experiencing more severe symptoms of PMS, such as depression or panic attacks, during the premenstrual phase each month, you should see your health care provider. Studies have shown that women's suicide attempts, psychiatric hospital admissions and violent criminal acts are most likely to occur in the premenstrual days. If you feel that you may hurt yourself or someone else, you should seek immediate medical attention. Fortunately, this is extremely rare.
Why am I posting information about depression now? That is because you can have reduced serotonin levels from a lack of sunshine. It is winter and people are indoors more and less exposed to natural sun. Of course, there are a lot of reasons for depression and just sitting in the sunshine, depending on the cause, won’t cure depression. However, for those who have severe depression because of alterations in serotonin, the lack of sunshine is not helpful.
While I am not an expert on depression and have not included all there is to know about the topic, there is some helpful information on Always.com (see link below) that may help you better understand depression and its relationship to PMS and serotonin. Of course, it is always best to involve your health care provider if you feel that your symptoms have become particularly troubling.
Best wishes to all and I hope your winter brings you only fresh snowfalls and happy thoughts.
http://www.always.com/period/pmssymptoms.jsp?utm_source=blogger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110124&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
For some women though, severe depression is more than situational, such as weather, lack of exercise or economic status, amongst other things. It can be caused by abnormal fluctuations in the neurotransmitter, Serotonin. I read the following at the Always.com website that might be of interest:
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter. A neurotransmitter is a chemical that is involved in sending messages along nerves in the brain, spinal cord and throughout the body. Serotonin affects mood. Impaired serotonin activity has been linked to symptoms of depression, anxiety, impulsivity, aggression and increased appetite. Since depression is also a major symptom of PMS, scientists have questioned the role of serotonin in PMS. Abnormal serotonin levels and activities have been found in women suffering from PMS. Furthermore, drugs that enhance serotonin activity, called specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) (e.g., Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil), are effective in the treatment of PMS.
Also of interest on the Always.com site is further information on why cyclic fluctuations in reproductive hormones have been blamed for causing depression:
“While it seemed logical to many that the reproductive hormones involved in the menstrual cycle were the cause of PMS, research has proven that there are no differences in estrogen, progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin and testosterone levels between women with and without PMS. This only confirms that ovulation acts as the "trigger" but is not in itself the cause. “
PMS, which usually occurs from about a week to 10 days before your period starts, can be mild with symptoms such as bloating, food cravings and slight irritability. However, if you find yourself experiencing more severe symptoms of PMS, such as depression or panic attacks, during the premenstrual phase each month, you should see your health care provider. Studies have shown that women's suicide attempts, psychiatric hospital admissions and violent criminal acts are most likely to occur in the premenstrual days. If you feel that you may hurt yourself or someone else, you should seek immediate medical attention. Fortunately, this is extremely rare.
Why am I posting information about depression now? That is because you can have reduced serotonin levels from a lack of sunshine. It is winter and people are indoors more and less exposed to natural sun. Of course, there are a lot of reasons for depression and just sitting in the sunshine, depending on the cause, won’t cure depression. However, for those who have severe depression because of alterations in serotonin, the lack of sunshine is not helpful.
While I am not an expert on depression and have not included all there is to know about the topic, there is some helpful information on Always.com (see link below) that may help you better understand depression and its relationship to PMS and serotonin. Of course, it is always best to involve your health care provider if you feel that your symptoms have become particularly troubling.
Best wishes to all and I hope your winter brings you only fresh snowfalls and happy thoughts.
http://www.always.com/period/pmssymptoms.jsp?utm_source=blogger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110124&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
Monday, January 17, 2011
Ready or not, periods happen!
In the U.S., the average age for girls to begin their menstrual periods is age 12. It is not unusual to begin as early as age 8 or as late as age 15. I don’t know about you, but when I think of a young girl of 8 starting her period, I take a deep breathe in and hope that she is prepared with information and products. While 8 years old is very young, some girls do start at an age before they (or their moms) are prepared to manage the situation.
A mother recently wrote to one of the beinggirl.com experts and asked her for help in finding the right product for her 10 year old who just started her period. She said she hadn’t had the “talk” yet and she and her daughter had no idea what product would be best for her.
First let’s start with the “talk”. As I often emphasize, the “talk” should never be a one-time spewing of information or a lecture between mom (or father) and daughter. Absolutely NOT! It should be the beginning of ongoing special interactions between the parent and child on all kinds of sensitive topics. How you address periods and products, can lead the way to a trusting bond with your daughter. After all, don’t you want to be the one she comes to when she desires information about other sensitive or embarrassing things. And daughters, if you are reading this, wouldn’t it be nice to have the type of relationship with your mom, where you can get the really, reallies from her?
Even if your daughter has started her period, you aren’t too late to be her expert. If you have the right resources, you can help her and yourself by being able to provide helpful tips on product selection, as well as what she can expect with the changes her body is going through. Take what could be a bit traumatizing and turn it into something that you share together calmly and without drama.
Make it a celebration of her. What I mean by celebration, is not getting balloons and cake, though some may do that, it means reassuring her that what she is experiencing is a normal part of growing up. She is special – to you, as her parent. I went to a meeting once where there was a speaker talking about celebrating your daughter’s first period, as an entre into womanhood, with dinner out, gifts and family announcements. Hearing this at the time, I felt kind of bad, because all I did was tell my daughter she could use tampons, since she was a swimmer, and that her period shouldn’t get in the way of life. She has managed to grow up successful, despite that less than sensitive advice and no gifts or hoopla. However, we had talked about periods before she started and she had products at her disposal. Importantly, since we had been talking, she felt comfortable letting me know she had started and seemed glad to be prepared.
A great place for mom’s to go to get information is the Always.com website. I have included a link below to the section aptly titled, “Moms”. A site designed for teens to get information and to find the answers to some of the more frequently asked questions is beinggirl.com. I have included a link to that site, as well. There is fun information on both the sites, along with free products samples. Moms, you may want to go to beinggirl.com and read some of the more frequently asked questions girls have, along with the responses developed by the beinggirl.com experts, so that you have an idea of what your daughter may want to know about and how best to address her concerns.
Take a look and let me know what you think. Also, Moms, I would love to hear about your experience when your daughter started her first period. And, daughters, what was it like for you??
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/home.jsp?utm_source=bloger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110117&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
http://www.always.com/mom/?utm_source=blogger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110117&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
A mother recently wrote to one of the beinggirl.com experts and asked her for help in finding the right product for her 10 year old who just started her period. She said she hadn’t had the “talk” yet and she and her daughter had no idea what product would be best for her.
First let’s start with the “talk”. As I often emphasize, the “talk” should never be a one-time spewing of information or a lecture between mom (or father) and daughter. Absolutely NOT! It should be the beginning of ongoing special interactions between the parent and child on all kinds of sensitive topics. How you address periods and products, can lead the way to a trusting bond with your daughter. After all, don’t you want to be the one she comes to when she desires information about other sensitive or embarrassing things. And daughters, if you are reading this, wouldn’t it be nice to have the type of relationship with your mom, where you can get the really, reallies from her?
Even if your daughter has started her period, you aren’t too late to be her expert. If you have the right resources, you can help her and yourself by being able to provide helpful tips on product selection, as well as what she can expect with the changes her body is going through. Take what could be a bit traumatizing and turn it into something that you share together calmly and without drama.
Make it a celebration of her. What I mean by celebration, is not getting balloons and cake, though some may do that, it means reassuring her that what she is experiencing is a normal part of growing up. She is special – to you, as her parent. I went to a meeting once where there was a speaker talking about celebrating your daughter’s first period, as an entre into womanhood, with dinner out, gifts and family announcements. Hearing this at the time, I felt kind of bad, because all I did was tell my daughter she could use tampons, since she was a swimmer, and that her period shouldn’t get in the way of life. She has managed to grow up successful, despite that less than sensitive advice and no gifts or hoopla. However, we had talked about periods before she started and she had products at her disposal. Importantly, since we had been talking, she felt comfortable letting me know she had started and seemed glad to be prepared.
A great place for mom’s to go to get information is the Always.com website. I have included a link below to the section aptly titled, “Moms”. A site designed for teens to get information and to find the answers to some of the more frequently asked questions is beinggirl.com. I have included a link to that site, as well. There is fun information on both the sites, along with free products samples. Moms, you may want to go to beinggirl.com and read some of the more frequently asked questions girls have, along with the responses developed by the beinggirl.com experts, so that you have an idea of what your daughter may want to know about and how best to address her concerns.
Take a look and let me know what you think. Also, Moms, I would love to hear about your experience when your daughter started her first period. And, daughters, what was it like for you??
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/home.jsp?utm_source=bloger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110117&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
http://www.always.com/mom/?utm_source=blogger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110117&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Moms, how have you prepared Dad for your daughter’s puberty?
As if we didn't have enough to do, now we have to get dads ready for our daughter's puberty too. Only kidding with the sarcasm, because of course we should do that. For the most part, because we are women, we have a greater understanding of our daughter's puberty experience. We went through female puberty ourselves, for what for some of us seems like way too many years ago.
One mom said, I get to do puberty and my husband does driving lessons. In my household, when my daughter was a teen, I did both. She grew up having a healthy respect for her body. However, she somehow managed to get the door to the car pulled off once - before the car even left the garage; she got a speeding ticket at the age of 16; and had a fender bender within a year of getting her license. Don't worry though, she grew up a good driver and has been a responsible owner of her body and her car for many years!
Back to the dads and puberty. There is some very helpful content on WebMd about preparing Dad for puberty. Take a look and let me know what your experience has been.
http://forums.webmd.com/3/gynecology-exchange/forum/20427?@guest@
One mom said, I get to do puberty and my husband does driving lessons. In my household, when my daughter was a teen, I did both. She grew up having a healthy respect for her body. However, she somehow managed to get the door to the car pulled off once - before the car even left the garage; she got a speeding ticket at the age of 16; and had a fender bender within a year of getting her license. Don't worry though, she grew up a good driver and has been a responsible owner of her body and her car for many years!
Back to the dads and puberty. There is some very helpful content on WebMd about preparing Dad for puberty. Take a look and let me know what your experience has been.
http://forums.webmd.com/3/gynecology-exchange/forum/20427?@guest@
Monday, January 10, 2011
Did you have the puberty talk with your daughter??
If you had the puberty talk with your daughter, I would love to know how it went. If you didn't, you might want to visit WebMd for a few tips to help ensure your daughter is listening!
http://forums.webmd.com/3/gynecology-exchange/forum/20391?@guest@
Please note, that the puberty talk is not just a one time chit chat. It should be part of ongoing discussion with your daughter about all kinds of sensitive topics. After all, don't you want to be the one she trusts enough to ask about all kinds of teen-type personal questions. Being open, honest, sensitive and available will help ensure that happens.
Good luck!
http://forums.webmd.com/3/gynecology-exchange/forum/20391?@guest@
Please note, that the puberty talk is not just a one time chit chat. It should be part of ongoing discussion with your daughter about all kinds of sensitive topics. After all, don't you want to be the one she trusts enough to ask about all kinds of teen-type personal questions. Being open, honest, sensitive and available will help ensure that happens.
Good luck!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Women: It is not always our fault – from the way we talk to the products we use!
At a lecture, in my professional past, I heard a woman talking on the topic of how women and men differ in their communication patterns in the work setting. One aspect of the speaker’s talk that really stuck in my mind was the idea that women apologize. Yes that happens often, even if what happened isn’t our fault. For example, let’s say someone says to you that they didn’t understand something that you were communicating or that they couldn’t make a meeting that you had scheduled with them that they had previously said they could attend. First thing we say is sorry about that. Heavens!! Why should we say, SORRY, as if someone’s lack of ability to comprehend or inability to meet a commitment was our responsibility. Instead of saying, SORRY, we should have just said, what part of what I said didn’t you get. Or, let’s reschedule. Think about it do you do that? It seems is if some women use sorry as a conciliatory statement so the other person isn’t alienated. Note, please, that I said, some women, as not all women do that, of course. Sorry if I offended anyone. (Only kidding on that last sentence!)
For those of you who have taken the time to read my other postings or have learned more about me, you know that I am a real RN, with a focus on women’s health, and am associated with Tampax and Always brands. While I try really hard to stay noncommercial, every once in a while a topic comes up that makes sense to include information related to those products. With the topic of fault, I learned something really interesting that prompted me to write about women needlessly taking blame, and that is: Most women blame themselves if their products fail. For example, in the realm of menstrual protection products, if women have leaking with their products and maybe soil their clothes or bed linens, they think they did something wrong. Actually though, it may be that the product is not that good. Of course, we should use the right product for the right time of month. But that hardly constitutes a MY BAD or I am sorry type of mentality. It just means that you should try something different, if the product didn’t meet your needs. Not your fault, you just need to make an adjustment.
When it comes to menstrual protection products, how do you do that and learn what product is best for you. This is where I get a bit commercial, and that is because I believe in the Tampax and Always products, know them the best, so I talk about them. I suggest you to go to Tampax.com or Always.com. On the Tampax site, there is a section called ‘Which Tampax is Right For You’. On the Always site, there is a section called ‘Always Protection’ which leads you to deciding what product is best for you. The links to those sites are below. Another benefit of visiting those sites, is that both have coupons and free product offerings. For sure I won’t apologize for that!!
Let me know if you do the apology thing and what you think about that. Also, good luck with choosing the best products for you.
http://www.always.com/products/?utm_source=blogger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110108&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tired of not accomplishing your resolution -- You are not alone!
Told myself that in 2011, that I wouldn't make any new resolutions, but would try to be better at all of the things I try to do better with all year. In other words, I wanted to distance myself from the need be held accountable for something that I might not accomplish. While perhaps not the best attitude, it is the truth. And, the truth is always a healthy thing to acknowledge - Right?? Doesn't mean that I will be a slouch, just more honest with myself on what I plan on doing this year. With all that said, I have every intention of being more consistent with preparing and eating a more healthy diet - just not creating a resolution to make that happen. In fact to prepare, every time I ate a holiday cookie (or every time I ate about 10 holiday cookies), I said: NOT IN 2011! Again, not a resolution, but an optimistic attempt to put words into action.
What prompted this posting is that I just read about how NOT alone in not keeping resolutions I am. This AhHah came after taking a New Year's Resolution Quiz and reviewing the correct answers. The quiz is located on the beinggirl.com facebook page. I have included, below, a link to the quiz, which is housed on beinggirl.com, for those who might be interested in taking it and are not on facebook.
While beinggirl.com is a space for teens, I often read the postings, as they frequently include information that I didn't know or hadn't thought about in forever. Very interesting stuff, even for us older and more seasoned types. Take the quiz and let me know how you did and what you think of resolutions!!
Take the quiz and let me know how you did and what you think of resolutions!!
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/funzone_quizhome.jsp?Category=CAT16&ContentId=%2Fen_US%2FUsEnYoungQuizzes%2FQUZ134.xml&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=FB_link&utm_content=link0000&utm_campaign=JanellePost&utm_source=blogger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110104&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
What prompted this posting is that I just read about how NOT alone in not keeping resolutions I am. This AhHah came after taking a New Year's Resolution Quiz and reviewing the correct answers. The quiz is located on the beinggirl.com facebook page. I have included, below, a link to the quiz, which is housed on beinggirl.com, for those who might be interested in taking it and are not on facebook.
While beinggirl.com is a space for teens, I often read the postings, as they frequently include information that I didn't know or hadn't thought about in forever. Very interesting stuff, even for us older and more seasoned types. Take the quiz and let me know how you did and what you think of resolutions!!
Take the quiz and let me know how you did and what you think of resolutions!!
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/funzone_quizhome.jsp?Category=CAT16&ContentId=%2Fen_US%2FUsEnYoungQuizzes%2FQUZ134.xml&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=FB_link&utm_content=link0000&utm_campaign=JanellePost&utm_source=blogger&utm_medium=NurseElaine&utm_content=link20110104&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Nothing will stop me in 2011 - Neither Rain, nor snow, nor unexpected periods!!
This posting is kind of a new year’s resolution – empowering, yet revealing and hopefully helpful. As we reflect in 2010, were there times that an unexpected something stopped scheduled plans and activities. Certainly for some who were planning travel home for the holidays the weather did. Flights were canceled, roads were snow covered and dangerous winds were blowing like there wasn’t going to be a tomorrow. Yet, we got through it, though for some who missed out on family gatherings and get-together with friends, maybe not in a very pleasant way.
Now, how does that bring me to period talk - perhaps a bit around the block, but stay with me as I get to the topic. Basically what I want to share is that as you enter the New Year, there are some aspects of our life that are more complex than others to manage. The more out of our control that hindrance may be, the more complex it is to deal with usually. (Now to periods) There may be a period that comes early or a bit later than expected, but that shouldn’t stop or change your life’s plans. Absolutely not in 2011!
There was a question asked on beinggirl.com about what to do if you have an unexpected accident. While beinggirl.com is for teens, the answer was relevant no matter what your age. The link is below, but I will summarize: Be prepared! Carry product in your handbag, whether you are expecting a period or not, and pay attention to your body. Also, if you decide to visit beinggirl.com, you might want to explore the site and the links to menstrual product information, coupons and free product offers.
For some women, leakage is one of those really embarrassing worst things. But what is the worst that can happen if you have an unexpected period. Does anyone have any stories about how they managed an unexpected period and got on with it despite some possibly embarrassing circumstances? Your stories could help others – or at the very least, make us laugh – with you!
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/questiondetail.jsp?ContentId=ASK43&utm_source=247moms.blogspot.com/&utm_medium=nurseelaine&utm_content=link20110101&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
Now, how does that bring me to period talk - perhaps a bit around the block, but stay with me as I get to the topic. Basically what I want to share is that as you enter the New Year, there are some aspects of our life that are more complex than others to manage. The more out of our control that hindrance may be, the more complex it is to deal with usually. (Now to periods) There may be a period that comes early or a bit later than expected, but that shouldn’t stop or change your life’s plans. Absolutely not in 2011!
There was a question asked on beinggirl.com about what to do if you have an unexpected accident. While beinggirl.com is for teens, the answer was relevant no matter what your age. The link is below, but I will summarize: Be prepared! Carry product in your handbag, whether you are expecting a period or not, and pay attention to your body. Also, if you decide to visit beinggirl.com, you might want to explore the site and the links to menstrual product information, coupons and free product offers.
For some women, leakage is one of those really embarrassing worst things. But what is the worst that can happen if you have an unexpected period. Does anyone have any stories about how they managed an unexpected period and got on with it despite some possibly embarrassing circumstances? Your stories could help others – or at the very least, make us laugh – with you!
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/questiondetail.jsp?ContentId=ASK43&utm_source=247moms.blogspot.com/&utm_medium=nurseelaine&utm_content=link20110101&utm_campaign=comm_mgr
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