Reddit mentions of The Period Book : Everything You Don't Want to Ask (But Need to Know)

When I was pre-pubescent, my mom got me The Period Book and I loved it. It was accessible, parts were illustrated, and it answered most of my questions. You and your daughter could read it, or something similar, together. Granted, it exclusively discusses female puberty, and is mainly centered on the period. But it covers body hair, breast / breast buds, hygiene, acne, etc.

Another good book is The Period Book. My mom gave it to me to read and then we would talk about it. It's very similar to "Care and Keeping of you" (I had both books), but also talks about sex in an age-appropriate way.

I remember this book answered all my questions pretty well when I got mine. I wasn't a shy kid but my mom certainly never sat down and had a period chat with me when it happened. I was 12 I believe. I went to the library and checked this out on my own hahaha

http://www.amazon.com/The-Period-Book-Everything-Dont/dp/0749917059

For each person it is different. I recommend reading The Period Book.

The Period Book

Personally I get an insane surge of energy before my period starts, and just start getting things done, then my period hits me like a brick 3-5 days later.

I recommend getting both tampons and pads, a pain killer that works for you (not all pain killers work the same for every person when it comes to cramping), and some temporary/portable heating pads. Take a some of each with you in a backpack or purse at all times (I keep mine in a cloth pencil case).

Also, read the warning on the pamphlets included. Toxic Shock Syndrome is serious. YoU SHOULD NEVER LEAVE A TAMPON INSERTED FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS, unless you are sleeping. Even then, insert right before bed, and change it first thing in the morning.

I hope this helps. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

My mom bought me "The Period Book," (link below), told me to read it and then come ask her anything else. She then taught me how to use a condom with a banana, and talked to me many times about sex. She was very open. My dad to some extent. I was lucky.

I am now a science teacher, and my students will ask me questions that I answer as clinically, factually, appropriately and technically as possible (if it is wildly inappropriate, I tell them so) about sex, the reproductive cycle, gestation, etc. My kids are really good about asking appropriate stuff, and I answer them. I have had multiple female students over the years tell me, "Wow! I wouldn't have gotten/be pregnant if I had known that before!" And multiple male students tell me that some of what I told them grosses them out, makes them not want to have kids right now, or how to be safe.

I wish more parents would talk about sex to their kids. The truth is that it is going to happen. You are not planting the idea. It is in our biology to reproduce and life will find a way. So, instead of making it mysterious and creating misconceptions and so on, tell them straight, tell them the facts.

Edit: forgot link. Here you go! https://smile.amazon.com/Period-Book-Everything-Dont-Want/dp/0749917059/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=the+period+book&qid=1563564796&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Edit 2: NTA

Ok, when I was a kid, my mum bought me a book that we saw at a market stall. I saw it and wanted it. I still have it! It was my bible and I will pass it down to my daughter :-) it’s called The Period Book: Everything you don’t want to know, but need to know.

Here’s a link to it on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Period-Book-Everything-dont-want/dp/0749917059

Edit: you can get an up to date version here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/161963662X/ref=pd_aw_sim_14_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RRJS56S9K1SWXWX4DWKB&dpPl=1&dpID=41zNNl9PrxL

This book is also great: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0749917059?pc_redir=1406540281&robot_redir=1

The Period Book was awesome when I was learning about that.