After watching, Period Piece, one thing is clear, if you're 15 or 80 it seems like you never forget what it was like when you first started your period. There is also another common theme between the array of women in the film, the inadequateness in which they were prepared for such a momentous occasion.
My story is no different than many of the women featured in the film. I was one of the last of my friends to get their period and consequently, I was able to piece information together from their horror stories. I know my mother and I discussed menstruation, but it was very briefly and I do not remember our discussion in detail. Our school took all 5th grade students to the McMillen Center to learn about the "birds and the bees." At the time, I found this too technical and confusing. I left with many questions and I was too embarrassed to inquire about details.
One of my most impactful memories in regards to menstruation happened when I was in 7th grade. We were …show more content…
I skipped the maxi pads and went right for the tampons, convinced that I would never have to sit out from swimming because of a silly tampon. I did not have the difficulty with insertion that my friend did, and because of that, felt so mature. However, when it came time to take the tampon out, I was unable to do so. I tried for an hour, in various positions and in various ways. At this point in time my family did not have internet; I could have really used google. I had to resort to calling my mom and having her remove it. It was quite humiliating for a girl that felt so grown up just an hour ago. She quietly showed me the pads and suggested I use them until I got a bit older. Northrup, in her column, "The Body at Puberty," recommends girls use pads initially until her periods become more regular. She goes on to discuss the rapid growth the cervix undergoes and that tampons may cause irritation there. If I only
My story is no different than many of the women featured in the film. I was one of the last of my friends to get their period and consequently, I was able to piece information together from their horror stories. I know my mother and I discussed menstruation, but it was very briefly and I do not remember our discussion in detail. Our school took all 5th grade students to the McMillen Center to learn about the "birds and the bees." At the time, I found this too technical and confusing. I left with many questions and I was too embarrassed to inquire about details.
One of my most impactful memories in regards to menstruation happened when I was in 7th grade. We were …show more content…
I skipped the maxi pads and went right for the tampons, convinced that I would never have to sit out from swimming because of a silly tampon. I did not have the difficulty with insertion that my friend did, and because of that, felt so mature. However, when it came time to take the tampon out, I was unable to do so. I tried for an hour, in various positions and in various ways. At this point in time my family did not have internet; I could have really used google. I had to resort to calling my mom and having her remove it. It was quite humiliating for a girl that felt so grown up just an hour ago. She quietly showed me the pads and suggested I use them until I got a bit older. Northrup, in her column, "The Body at Puberty," recommends girls use pads initially until her periods become more regular. She goes on to discuss the rapid growth the cervix undergoes and that tampons may cause irritation there. If I only