Hi, my school has an open room toilet that you just walk in to and it has no door and we have to share it with the boys. There is a few cubicles for girls and a few for boys but this makes me feel really uncomfortable because if I want to change my pad or something I’m always worried that a boy is in the cubicle next to me and I find that embarrassing. Also it’s hard because people just stand in there and chat so I don’t like going to the toilet when that happens either. Thanks!
Heyy – there’s absolutely no shame in having your period and changing your products in the bathroom 🙅♀️ so don’t worry about the rustling sound that comes with opening a tampon or a pad ✨
However, if you want to, you can cough over the noise, or unwrap it at the same time as flushing the toilet to mask the sound – although this is totally not necessary and only if you are very uncomfortable 🌻
If you feel very uncomfortable still, please talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how the current setup makes you feel. They might be able to suggest a solution or provide a more private space for you.
Hope this helps!
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