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

Hey there, wearing a light prom dress on a heavy period can feel stressful, so having a plan can make the night feel much more manageable 💛

You don't have to rely on a tampon if you don't feel ready, so choose whichever period product feels most secure for you.

For prom, you could:

👉 Choose a pad, tampon or menstrual cup designed for your level of flow.

👉 Add period pants for extra protection, with a skin-toned pair less likely to show through a light dress.

👉 Change your period product just before leaving, then set a phone reminder to check or change it halfway through the night.

👉 Carry spare period products and a change of clothes, just in case.

If you want to use an applicator tampon, sit on the toilet or put one foot on the edge of the bath, relax, then insert the applicator at a slight upward angle towards the base of your spine.

Push the smaller inner tube into the larger one to place the tampon, then remove the applicator.

You shouldn't be able to feel the tampon once it's in place, and if you can, it may need to be pushed a little further in.

The instructions in the pack can also help you through each step ✨

For safety, aim to change a tampon every 4 to 6 hours and never leave one in for more than 8 hours, as this increases the risk of an infection called Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Hope you have an amazing prom 🎀

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