Getting your period at school for the first time can feel scary, but schools are prepared for this! Go to the nurse’s office or bathroom – most schools have free period products available. You can also ask a trusted teacher or female friend for help. Tie a sweater around your waist if you need to, and don’t panic. This happens to everyone and people understand!
What can help:
What to know
- Keep emergency supplies in your locker or backpack
- Know where the nurse’s office is
- Have a trusted friend who knows you might need help
- Remember that school staff are trained to help with this
Schools handle this situation every day – you’re not the first and won’t be the last!
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