There is a strange moment in motherhood when you realize that the phase in which you felt confident and knowledgeable is slowly shifting. Not long ago, my daughter was still wearing diapers. We talked about first steps, sleep regressions, and teething. And then, almost without noticing, you see it—her body is beginning to change. Quietly. Gradually. Irreversibly.
That was the moment I understood: I need to learn again. Not because I don’t know what periods are, but because this time it’s no longer about me. It’s about how my daughter will experience this transition. And whether I will be the kind of mother she feels safe turning to—with questions, fears, and uncertainty.
From Conversations With Friends to Deeper Understanding
Like many mothers, I started with conversations. With friends whose daughters had just experienced their first periods. What struck me was how similar their stories were. Not so much about physical pain or cycle length—but about emotions.
About embarrassment at school.
About fear of standing up from a chair.
About PE classes where movement suddenly felt risky.
About the constant thought: “Is everything okay? Can someone tell?”
Those conversations led me further—into articles, research, expert opinions, and deeper information about first periods in girls. And one thing became increasingly clear: in the beginning, the biggest challenge isn’t the physical process itself. It’s the feeling of insecurity.
How the Body Signals That the First Period Is Approaching
Before the first period begins, the body usually sends subtle signals. For some girls, these appear months in advance; for others, only shortly before. Often they come as vague, hard-to-explain sensations: breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, headaches. Alongside this, emotional changes may appear—irritability, tearfulness, or a stronger need for privacy.
One very common sign is white or clear vaginal discharge, which can worry parents but is actually a completely normal part of development. These are the first “signals” that indicate the first menstruation may be approaching.
The First Experience and the Questions Girls Rarely Ask Out Loud
When periods begin, they often arrive with questions that are difficult for young girls to voice. How will I know when to change a pad? What happens if I move too much? Can I run, jump, play sports? What if it starts at school? Is it normal to feel uncomfortable in my own body?
These are deeply human questions. They don’t come from ignorance, but from a desire to feel safe. And this is where a mother can become the most important anchor—not by giving strict instructions, but by offering calm presence and reassurance that everything happening is normal.
Searching for a Simpler, Calmer Solution
As I explored this topic further, it became important for me to understand what actually helps young girls during their first periods—not in theory, but in real life. At school. During movement. In PE classes. In moments where stress is already high.
Through conversations with specialists and other mothers, one conclusion kept surfacing: during the first experience, a sense of safety matters most. The feeling that you don’t have to constantly worry—about leaks, about whether everything is okay, about whether you’re allowed to move freely. In this context, menstrual underwear kept coming up as a solution that addresses many of these worries at once.
Why Menstrual Underwear Helps During First Periods
For many girls, menstrual underwear becomes a gentle first step into menstruation—without added stress. It looks and feels like regular underwear, while still providing reliable protection that allows a girl to sit, move, and be active without constant anxiety.
There’s no guessing when to change a pad.
No fear of standing up or moving freely.
No feeling of something foreign or uncomfortable in the body.
This kind of simplicity is incredibly important during first periods.
Gege menstrual underwear is created with young girls in mind—their daily lives, their freedom of movement, and their peace of mind. Not to complicate this stage, but to help them experience it naturally and without unnecessary stress.
More Than Just a Physiological Process
As I write this, I realize more and more that this story isn’t only about menstruation. It’s about the relationship between a mother and her daughter at a moment when the body is changing. About being able to say, “I don’t know everything, but I’m here.” About ensuring that this process isn’t something to hide or feel ashamed of.
First periods pass. But the feeling that a mother was present—that stays. And if there is a way to make this experience calmer, safer, and easier, I believe it’s our responsibility as parents to choose it. Not perfectly—but honestly. And always with empathy.
