Two questions about menstruation- DoperWimmin, help me?

[lizardling]

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I could see where it might appear I’m making this a huge topic in the household life, or talking about it too much with her. Such is not the case. I just wish to understand…and be ready.

Her jaw did drop when some mention was made somehow in a movie, or conversation, of boys always being “ready” by having a condom in their wallet. I went and got a latex glove from the box, and tugged it on. ( I knew the box was pretty old ). The glove disintegrated somewhat, and left flaps of latex along my hand and wrist. I said, " This is what happens to a condom a boy keeps in his wallet. You’ll carry your own when you are ready, and throw them out every few months to be replaced with ones not out of date ". She just looked at the shredded latex. Picture’s worth a thousand words.

I’ve been tracking this thread, and may I say, sir, kudos to you on being proactive with your daughter. My parents were less than forthcoming.

I was lucky that Planned Parenthood came in to do a safer sex presentation for us, plus we had sex ed where they explained where babies come from and basic menstruation stuff like tampons and pads. Unfortunately, the teacher for the latter didn’t explain too well what was going on, so I didn’t get much value.

Since then, I’m continually learning stuff over the years from hanging out with my friends (some of whom are awfully active in women’s health, midwives, involved in the medical professions, etc). Much of this information is stuff that I’ve often wished I knew about when I was your daughter’s age.

[rocking_chair]

you may want to search around and copy out some of the other threads on this topic.

there are not many places where the colour and consistancy of “aftersauce” is discussed. this will help her figure out whether things are normal or a doctor visit had better be scheduled. you don’t find many of these wonderful things written about in books.