How do i start a conversation about bras or my period with my mom?

Allie: How do i start a conversation with my mom?
Hi, i love my mom. But i find it hard to bring up a conversation about bras or my period and stuff like that.She always tells me i can tell her anything, but i dont know how to say it. Should i write a letter? Thanks for your time and help.

Answers and Views:

Answer by Rebecca Creelman
Shes your mom…… are you kidding me… thats what shes there for

Answer by Amber Colvin
Just jump right into it, hon. She’s been through all of this stuff before. Maybe “Hey Mom, can I talk to you in private for a second?” would be a good way to start. She’ll be prepared for a serious conversation that way. It’s always awkward at first. But I talked to my mom about it, and now I can tell her anything.

Answer by Stacy
You need to talk to your mom. There is nothing wrong with that. If she says you can talk to her about anything then talk to her about it.

Answer by Jessie Koltas
a note is a good idea i felt the same way with my mom but its just girl stuff so she will understand don’t feel embarrassed 🙂

Answer by amy elle
girl, just talk to her. ask her everything if you want. you can do it. she’s a girl too, she’s been in your shoes. go now. (:

Answer by Mn_Wc07
Don’t feel bad about these things. A lot of people aren’t open about their physical development and hormonal changes. But believe me, it is nothing to be embarrassed about – especially if it’s your mom your talking with about these things. If it would make you more comfortable then write her a letter like you just stated. But if you do so, she’s probably just going to come talk to you in person after she reads it. So to save time and the hassle of writing the letter, I think you should just go to your mom and talk about it face to face. You can talk about a lot more and it would be easier to describe your questions and/or thoughts to her. It is nothing to be ashamed of and some day your going to talk to her about these things anyways. But if you want to write her a letter, then do it. It’s your choice and you should do whatever makes you most comfortable. Good luck with everything!

Answer by Caty
For periods, if you havnt ever talked about it with her, ‘find’ a pad/tampon in her room and ask her about it. Say “whats this (for)?” for bras, tell her about how all your friends have them. Or next time you go shopping together, start browsing the bra section. Hope this helps!

Answer by Reagan Elizabeth
Well, I live with my daddy, but the easiest way to start an awkward conversation with anyone is in a note. Leave it on her pillow (or someplace only SHE will find it) and then the parent will start the conversation. If that doesn’t work, go up to her (in the car, out to dinner together, just home together) and ask a question that isn’t extremely related. (Like greasy hair or acne which are less awkward) and let it turn into a puberty conversation.

Answer by Little Bitty
I read the question and I was expecting something about being pregnant, or having sex for the first time.

This is so easy. 🙂 Every woman goes through it, and your mother is the best person to help you. It’ll bring you closer together. You can write a note, or when you’re in the grocery sotre (walmart or something) you might try saying “maybe I should start wearing a bra. what do you think, mom?”.

A cute idea might be to make a little box of preparation supplies, if you haven’t started your period or anything yet… Get a cute box, or decorate a little box.. Put in some various sized tampons, and various absorbency pads. Some feminine wash, and maybe a bottle of midol, tylenol, or aleve. Something really common for me when I started my period were UTIs, so if you’ve ever had one, maybe some Azo UTI pills.. Maybe a couple training bras, sports bras, or underwire/”real” bras if you haven’t started wearing them. A little calendar, and a little journal to jot notes down. A couple cute scented deodorants, and some body spray.. A razor and shaving cream if you shave (our walmart sells hese cute palm/sized razors.. they’re purple and have little flowers on them.. you can stick them to the tile in the shower). nice smelling body wash, feminine anti-itch cream.. A nice smelling face wash and some cute washcloths… There’s a cute little took called the “wave”.. i think neutrogena makes it. Maybe a little bit of appropriate makeup and a cutesy cosmetic bag,. scented body lotion.. A diary, and a few cool books on puberty and all that.