things you can text twin

twin 🌸

i think i just got my first period

hey, i’m here. first periods can start with just a little spotting. are you at home or school?

home

let’s start with getting you comfortable. do you have a pad nearby?

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i leaked at school 😭

oh no, i’ve got you. head to the bathroom first; the nurse can help you get a pad

i feel so embarrassed

you didn’t do anything wrong. leaks happen, even to people who’ve had periods for years

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i forgot pads and my period just started

we can figure this out. are you at school?

yeah but i’m embarrassed to ask anyone

you can ask the nurse quietly: “do you have a pad?” it’s a very normal thing to need help with

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these cramps are annoying

ugh, i’m sorry. a warm pack on your lower belly may help; wrap it in a towel first

i have one at home

get comfy with it for a bit. you don’t need to power through everything

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i feel kinda nauseous and still have two classes

oof, i’m sorry. try a few sips of water and somewhere to sit

if you need a break, the nurse can help. you don’t have to tough it out

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i don’t need advice rn, i’m just upset

of course. i’m listening

i hate dealing with this at school

yeah, sometimes you just want to get through the day without one more thing to deal with

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why is my period brown??

brown period blood can be normal, especially with light spotting. it doesn’t have to be bright red

oh i thought it was just me

not just you 💛 lots of girls see reddish-brown spotting with their first periods too

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mine started on a different date again. is that normal at first?

yes, irregular timing is common in the first few years. lots of girls don’t have a set pattern yet

it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong

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everyone talks about tampons but i don’t really want to use them

you don’t have to. pads or period underwear are options too. there’s no “next level” you need to reach

so i can just keep using pads?

yep. use what feels comfortable for you

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twin 🌸

how long can i leave a tampon in

change it every 4–8 hours, never longer than 8. setting a little reminder can help you keep track

follow the package directions too

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can i swim on my period

yes, you can still swim! a tampon can work if you’re comfortable using one

a regular pad won’t work well in the pool, though

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is a little clear or white discharge normal

yes, that’s a normal part of puberty. lots of girls notice it before their first period too

okay i felt weird asking

you can ask me things like this, promise 💕

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my cramps made me miss school

pain that keeps you from school, sleep, or normal stuff is worth telling a trusted adult and checking with a clinician.

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help me ask my mom for pads

of course. you could text: “i got my period and need pads. can you help me get some?”

short and simple is enough

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got my period today and i’m kinda nervous

hey, i’m here. do you have a pad with you?

i’ve saved today as day one, too

yeah i have one. just feels weird

that makes sense, it’s new. get comfy with your pad and we’ll take it one thing at a time

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it stopped yesterday

got it, yesterday’s saved as the end 🌸

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i’m so tired and i cried over something tiny

you’re not being dramatic. little things can feel huge when you’re worn out

could it be my period?

it could be part of it; some girls notice mood changes around their period. your feelings still count

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forgot to tell you, my last period was sep 4–9

no worries, i’ve saved sep 4–9. telling me now works too 🌸

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actually it started monday, not tuesday

easy fix, changed it to monday

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when was my last period

sep 2–6, so 5 days. i’ve got the dates for you 🌸

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did i have cramps last time too

yeah, you mentioned cramps on the first day of your sep 2 period

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have you noticed any patterns

so far, you’ve mentioned cramps near the start of 2 periods

that’s just from what you’ve told me; i don’t know about the days in between

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twin 🌸

show me my calendar

one sec, putting your calendar together 🌸

A period calendar with saved dates and a cramps note

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any idea when the next one might start

maybe around sep 29–oct 6, going by your 4 saved starts. a little heads-up, but the dates can shift

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that warm pack actually helped my cramps

so glad it helped 💕

Next period

cramps again. any ideas?

the warm pack helped you last time. if you have it nearby, that could be a good place to start

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hey, checking back in

heyy

how’s that headache from yesterday?

much better today

that’s a relief 💛

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headache’s finally gone

finally! glad you’re feeling better

A few days later

hey, how’s your day going?

pretty good actually

love to hear it 🌸

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hey, how’s today going?

good, packing for tomorrow

a little heads-up: your trip falls in the window when your period might start

pop a couple of pads in your bag, just in case 🌸

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fewer questions please

of course, we can keep it easy

today’s been a lot

you don’t have to explain it all. i’m listening

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pause

of course, check-ins are paused. you can still text me whenever you feel like it 🌸

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twin 🌸

can you forget the cramps i told you about yesterday?

of course, i’ve removed yesterday’s cramps from what i remember. your period dates are still saved

thank you

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twin 🌸

you can call me mia

mia it is 🌸

call me mimi

mimi it is then

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twin 🌸

i do dance after school btw

want me to remember that you dance, for next time?

yeah

i’ll remember you dance 🩰

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twin 🌸

don’t ask me about school anymore

got you, i won’t ask about it

just wanna talk about how i feel

i’m listening 🤍

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you can ask about school again

got it, school’s okay to ask about again

still don’t ask about family though

of course, we’ll leave that out

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things you can
text twin.

wait, is this my period?

i leaked at school 😭

i forgot to bring a pad

ugh, cramps

i feel a bit sick

can i just vent?

why is it brown?

why is it different every month?

do i have to use tampons?

when do i change it?

can i still go swimming?

is this discharge normal?

it hurts too much for school

how do i tell my mom?

okay, it started

i think it’s finished

why am i so emotional today?

i forgot to tell you

wait, i got the date wrong

when was my last period?

was it like this last time?

is there a pattern?

can i see my calendar?

when might it come again?

what helped last time?

a little check-in

feeling better today

what if it comes on my trip?

a few less questions, please

can we pause the check-ins?

actually, can you forget that?

you can call me mia

a little more me

let’s leave school out of it

changed my mind

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