Along with speaking openly and trying to explain how common every girl goes through. Also, I felt we get pants and better they use them instead of pads as they feel more comfortable. I am sure she will be fine.
A Loving Dad Asks for Advice to Help His Daughter Through Her First Period
On average, a woman will menstruate for a time equivalent to 6.5 years of her life, about 500 times in total. 45% of dads are unsure of what the signs are that a girl might be getting their period. One devoted father asked the internet for some helpful advice in order to better understand the needs of his daughter, who just got her period for the very first time.
Bright Side praises this loving dad’s initiative, and here are the best pieces of advice people shared — some of them we wish we had known ourselves.
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What were the things you wish you had known before you started your first period? Know someone who might need some period-related advice? Tag them in the comments and let’s start a discussion.
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when it comes to like pants or shorts just make sure that they are dark and a little loose fitting so that way you dont have to get blood on them durring the day
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