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Asking for tampons...

Ellie
So I normally get my peroid at the end so sometime this week... my family and I are going to the beach this weekend and im scared i won't get to swim because of my peroid... I tried to get tampons acouple months ago but my mom said no and that you can get sick form it (which I know I did my research) but she wouldn't let me get a word in.. She says that TSS is a allergic reaction to them (which it isn't... righ?) but I want to bring it up again and try to convince her but I don't know what to say... any advice? Also what's your favorite kind? I'm 15 and have been having my peroid (regular light to heavy flow) since I turned 13.
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ca

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Favorite kind is playtex sport! TSS is very rare and isn't just caused by tampons!

Li

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Explain to your mom that you don't want to miss out on swimming because of your period. Also reassure her by doing some research on tampon safety because tss is real, you just need to take care of your body by changing your tampon regularly.

H

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Tampax pearl!They have different sizes for teens. When I first used tampons my mom gave me one of hers. X.x I thought I would NEVER wear tampons again! When we bought me my own I tried to find a kind for teens. I find tampax to be the best for me. It's all trial and error. Also if you aren't aware (some parents lie so kids won't wear them) it will NOT 'pop your cherry'. The syndrome your mom calls an "allergy" doesn't happen UNLESS you wear the same tampon for over 8 hours. Surely your flow would make you change before then. So your definitely covered.
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