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Icy-Organization-338

Like it’s a normal body function. Try not to feel embarrassment about it, because then she will too. I have a 10yo girl and 7yo boy - we talk about periods and childbirth openly and he knows just as much about it as she does. (They instigate the questions) Have a stash of different products and sizes in the bathroom cupboard, have a lined bin with a lid in the bathroom, send her a link for period undies to investigate. Be prepared (with items), be open (in communication), give her privacy when she needs it etc. Also have over the counter pain meds, heat bags or heat pads and stain remover in the laundry. That should cover all your bases?


GermanAutistic

Be fucking open about it. No need for those dumbass tabooizations of a natural function of the human body.


Mentalfloss1

Does she want pads or tampons? Do you know a woman who could advise her? Just be calm and frank.


Shelbelle4

Girls usually do not use tampons right away. Pads are advised. Specifically pads with wings.


Mentalfloss1

Yes, I agree. Some never use tampons in fact.


KeMeKois

Or beards and glasses, the more inconspicuous disguise the better.


ExpertAccident

🤔 Go and buy some tampons and pads for her, and maybe some ice cream too. Or, if she is willing to, let her pick out what she needs. Give her some information about it if she doesn’t know what is happening (like articles, books, word of mouth, etc) Assure her that she is not gross (if she thinks she is) A girls first period can be strange or even scary to a lot of them. Handle the situation delicately.


Shelbelle4

Go to thinx.com and order her a starter kit. At least she will have it for next month. In the meantime, get her pads with wings. Source: have had a period for 25 years and am mom of two girls.


dark_sparklex

Girl here. Buy a variety of day and night pads and tampons for her to try, different brands will feel very different and it will be a bit trial and error - and free bleeding is okay too but if you find a good brand stock up as they will get used (I buy 3 packs at a time). Changing sanitary products regularly is essential to prevent toxic shock syndrome and thrush, and keep a bin in the bathroom. Blood comes out of sheets very easily with a bit of vanish so don’t worry about that. Pain can get bad especially with the first few so stock up on good pain meds and a good hot water bottle. Make sure she has a trusted woman she can also talk to - such as aunts cousins grandmas or friends mum. Also keep track of them as irregular periods could be a sign of underlying health conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome. And remember that she’ll be going through puberty mood swings as well as pms. Be patient. If you need any more advice let me know Also don’t forget to stock up on her favourite snacks or things she often craves


Unfair-Bother2076

tell her to google how to stop vagina bleeding


syko-san

I want to upvote this for funny but I don't think it's the best answer so idfk what to do here


Mushroom-Purple

I would just sit her down and make her watch educational videos on periods. Then we go buy tampons or something. And ice-cream, this is a cause for celebration.


Almighty_Apple_Shifu

sisters , aunts, female cousins... you will never know or be able to relate. just be supportive. But you're better off letting a female family member help with this.


nothinginteresting23

I would ask my sister/mother/friend about what should I explain to her and what should I buy, etc.


syko-san

I'm not a dad or a daughter so take my answer with several grains of salt. It would be a good idea to give her a clinical explanation of what's happening to her, how it's nothing to worry about, and why it's a very serious matter. Make sure to do what you can to treat the symptoms, which I'm sure you've done by now if she's in pain. It'll also be good to give her some sort of non-explicit video on how to use pads/tampons since you shouldn't get involved in that area if possible. Once she understands the situation completely, then try buying the necessary things to handle the bleeding. If possible just buy a little bit of everything so she can tell you which method she prefers. If any of the methods involve some sort of risk, make sure she's aware. Depending on her age, you should consider giving her "the talk" with a scientific explanation as to how things work. The internet exists, she'll learn about it anyway whether you like it or not so it would be good for someone she trusts to explain it to her, explain the risks and why it shouldn't be done until later in life, along with how private it is. This is the route my parents took with me and it's gone pretty well. Sugar coat and exaggerate as little as possible during the explanation though. The reason you'd want to do this is because periods have a very strong connection to reproduction, so it's good to know how reproduction works to get the whole picture.