Write an article based on this "Know when it's coming. Don't feel self-conscious. Remind yourself periods are a good thing. Use the best sanitary product for your body. Work around irregularity."
Nothing puts a damper on brunch with your friends like unexpectedly getting your period, in white pants no less. While you can't always pinpoint the exact hour you'll get your period, you can usually plan for a general timeframe. If you know it's going to happen, you'll be more prepared and can avoid potentially embarrassing mishaps. Marking the general time your period will arrive each month with a discreet red dot in your planner or your phone's calendar is an easy way to remind yourself when it will happen. They even make apps, like Period Tracker, that help you keep track of your flow. Wearing a super thin pad or a pantyliner around the time you're expecting your period can prevent an embarrassing leak. Think about it. How often have you cringed seeing a woman buying tampons? Have you ever actually looked at a woman and thought, 'she smells like she's on her period'. Probably not. While you don't necessarily need to advertise that you're on your period, you don't need to feel embarrassed or paranoid either. If you get caught off guard with your period, don't be afraid to ask another woman for a tampon or pad. Every woman has their period and many of them have been caught in the same situation. Nobody is going to laugh or make fun of you. While they may seem like a nuisance, periods mean you're in excellent health and your body is performing like it's meant to. Your brain is sending chemical messages to your ovaries so you're producing hormones like estrogen and androgens, both of which are extremely important. If you remind yourself of that, it allows you to appreciate what's happening with your body and then focus on other fun things in life. There are numerous options today in the world of sanitary products including pads, tampons, menstrual cups, sponges, and more. If you're using one product but you find it uncomfortable, try another product! Don't feel like you have to use a certain product just because that's what your friends use. Find the most comfortable option for your body because when you're comfortable, you're less likely to even notice you're on your period. You may have irregular periods, which can make planning for and then enjoying your time of month difficult. Irregular periods are periods that do not come every month. They are also periods that are sometimes very heavy, while other times very light. If you have irregular periods, talk to your doctor about how to treat the issue. This way, you'll be more able to plan for your time of the month. If you have just started your period, it's not uncommon for your period to be irregular for the first few years. Irregular periods can be caused by a variety of health conditions, such as ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, and habits like exercise and weight loss. If your periods are irregular, finding the cause can cut back on worry. This can allow you to enjoy your periods more when they do occur. Your doctor may be able to treat your irregular periods. Women are often prescribed birth control, which can help control when your period will come. Talk to your doctor about getting on birth control if irregular menstruation prevents you from enjoying your period.