How to Teach Your Teens About Feminine Hygiene Products
Feminine hygiene products make it simpler for girls to deal with their changing bodies and accommodate their monthly period. However, introducing teens to these personal products can seem difficult. Teens often greet the topic with moans and groans, proclaiming "ew" and "yuck" as the process is described to them. While this reaction may seem to indicate that teens do not want to learn about these products, in truth they are likely already quite curious about the tools and their usage. Teaching teens of both genders about these feminine hygiene products is a vital part of educating them on the process of puberty and the changes that occur as humans grow and develop.
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Separate teens by gender. Discussing feminine hygiene products can be difficult in mixed-gender groups. It's better to deal with each gender separately.
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Create an atmosphere of trust. Let the teens know that they can feel free to ask anything they want during your discussion of feminine hygiene products. Encourage all participants to be accepting of others around them and respectful of everyone involved in the discussion.
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Explain the physiology of a period. Before teens can understand how they should respond to a period, they must understand what a period is. Explain the function that periods serve in the female reproductive process.
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Discuss the different product options. Discuss maxi pads and tampons. Provide teens with examples of each, so they can familiarize themselves with the products.
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Dispel tampon myths. Many girls have a fear of using tampons because of some of the myths about the product. For example, explain that you can use tampons and still be a virgin.
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Discuss the dangers of toxic shock syndrome. Inappropriate use of tampons can result in toxic shock syndrome, a potentially deadly infection. Explain that tampons must be replaced regularly so that toxins do not build up within the wearer's body.
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Allow teens to ask questions. Teens must be given time to ask questions that arise during their exploration of feminine hygiene products. Before you conclude your talk, leave time for questions and answers.
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