what do i do if im on my period for prom? my dress is a light colour and ive never really used a tampon before, im worried that it will be heavy and leak through my dress

what do i do if im on my period for prom? my dress is a light colour and ive never really used a tampon before, im worried that it will be heavy and leak through my dress

Periods & hormones

Hey! Don't worry, with a bit of planning, you can feel confident, comfy and leak-free all night 🎀

Here are a few things that can help:

🩲 Use products you trust: if you’re not into tampons, no worries – try a thick pad with wings and maybe pair it with period pants for backup protection

đź•“ Change just before prom: fresh products before you leave means maximum protection right from the start

👜 Pack a mini kit: tuck 1–2 spare pads or tampons in your bag, plus a spare pair of microfibre pants (they roll up tiny) and pain relief only if you’ve used it before and know it works for you

💡 Top tip: If you're wearing a light dress, look for “nude” period pants so they don’t show through

Hope this helps you and that you have an amazing prom night đź«¶

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