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Kylie starts her period at school and the blood soaks through her clothes. What should she do?

She should get a teacher, school nurse, parent or guardian to help her. Change into extra clothes if she has some in her backpack.

Grace is in class and she thinks she feels her period start. What should she do?

She should ask to go to the washroom and when she gets there, she should put on a pad.

Amy has her period and some blood gets on her underwear. What should she do?

At home she should change her underwear and put on a new pad. At school, she should try to wipe the blood with toilet paper and then put on a new pad.

Natalie starts her period for the first time when she is at home. What should she do?

She should go put on a pad and tell her parents/guardians

Taylor looks on her calendar and sees that her period is supposed to start this week. What should she do to prepare?

She should put 2 pads or tampons in her purse or backpack

When a girl is menstruating, she cannot play sports. True or false?

False. Your period shouldn't stop you from exercising, participating in gym class or playing sports.

If a menstrual pad has wings, it is able to fly. True or false?

False! The wings fold over the edges of the middle of your undies so that the pad stays securely in place and gives you extra protection against leaks.

It is normal to have a foul-smelling discharge from the vagina. smelling discharge from the vagina. True or False?

False. It is normal to have vaginal discharge. If the discharge from your vagina smells bad or you have burning or itching, it is a good idea to see your doctor

All teenage girls get menstrual periods every four weeks. True or False?

False. Everyone is different. A girl's cycle may be as short as 21 days or as long as 36 days

If a girl starts her menstrual period at school, and does not have a menstrual pad or tampon, she can ask the secretary for one. True or False?

True!

A girl who is old enough to menstruate should always have a pad or tampon with her. True or false?

True!

When a girl is menstruating, she should change her menstrual pad every two days. True or False?

False. She should change her menstrual pad every 3-6 hours (depends on her flow).

A used menstrual pad should be flushed down the toilet. True or False?

False. Used menstrual pads should be placed in the sanitary disposal or garbage.

A girl should wash her hands before and after changing her menstrual pad or tampon. True or False?

True!