How Do I Tell Someone I Got My Period?
Simple ways to tell a parent, carer, teacher or another trusted adult that your period has started.
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Talking to Parents or Trusted Adults
Simple words and practical support for asking for period products, privacy, help at school, pain support or a doctor. You do not have to handle everything on your own.
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What If I Feel Embarrassed Talking About Periods?
Support for kids and teens who feel shy, awkward or embarrassed about talking about periods.
Read thisWho Can I Talk To If I Need Help?
A guide to the different adults and older young people who may be able to help.
Read thisHow Do I Ask for Period Products?
Straightforward ways to ask for pads, period pants or help choosing what to use.
Read thisHow Do I Ask for Pain Help or a Doctor?
What to say when symptoms are strong, getting worse or stopping you from normal daily life.
Read thisWhat If a Trusted Adult Does Not Understand?
What to do if the first person you tell does not really listen or does not understand why you need help.
Read thisHow Do I Ask for Privacy?
Ways to ask for help without feeling like everyone needs to know your business.
Read thisWhat Can I Say If Something Feels Wrong?
A practical guide to talking about symptoms that feel severe, unusual or worrying.
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Talking to a trusted adult
You can also tell a parent, carer, teacher or school nurse. A short sentence is enough — you do not have to explain everything.
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Open sectionIf you are worried: This information helps you learn and prepare. It does not diagnose or replace advice from a doctor or nurse. If you feel very unwell, have severe pain, are bleeding very heavily, feel faint or something feels wrong, tell a trusted adult or get medical help straight away.