A Parental Guide: How to Talk to Your Daughter About Periods?

by Adira Editorial on
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It’s completely natural to feel unsure at first—many mothers have been there. But you’re not alone, and this is a beautiful opportunity to connect. Conventional education usually does not include personal hygiene and self-care. Periods are an extremely important part of your daughter’s growth, and it is best that you have the period talk with your daughter.

In many families, topics like periods and puberty haven’t always been openly discussed—but that’s changing now, and your support makes a big difference. Your guidance can help her navigate the right information with confidence—so she feels informed, supported, and empowered.

Periods could be something you both might shy away from talking about, but with a little effort, you will find it is not as tough as you thought it would be. To prepare yourself better you can read how to prepare for your daughter’s first period.

Building Trust Through Conversation 

“You have to know this”, “We gotta discuss something” and “This is important for you, my girl” could be a few icebreakers for you to begin the conversation. As a mother, you could narrate to her your own experience of when you got your first period. Keep the conversation light and easy.

Also read: Tips to bond with your teenage daughter

Nervous Is Natural

You can be nervous to have a period talk with your daughter. Don’t worry, nervousness is just normal. You can use this fun video to introduce her to puberty in a positive way.

 

Wearing leakproof panties can help her during her unsure days. Introduce her to the puberty needs such as – Period panty, sanitary napkins, panty liners etc.

The Ultimate Period Starter Kit: Empower Your Daughter With The Essentials Needed

Proper preparation can help her understand her body and periods with self-confidence. Sharing your experiences can help her feel more prepared and connected as she explores her journey. Derive lessons in fun ways to open her up and help her relate to what could happen and how she could avoid them. While in this conversation, you can also educate her about the risks and measures she must take while out with her peers. We, at Adira, have curated a period starter kit with all the period essentials that she would need.

PERIODS AND BEYOND...

This talk doesn’t end here; it is just the beginning. After periods, you can talk to her about her body changes and help her build awareness and confidence to navigate different situations safely and smartly. Space for a conversation around sensitive situations can be created here; this is the right time. Talks related to sexual abuse, eve teasing and sex education can be a few topics you could enlighten her about later.

Being a supportive presence in her life builds trust, so she feels safe coming to you anytime she needs guidance or just someone to listen. required but will also help you get some load off while you know you’re aware of what’s happening with her.

Cheers to womanhood!

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