#Period #Menstruation #DadReacts #Parenting #Puberty #GrowingUp
๐ธ Ah, the dreaded “talk” that all young girls fear – discussing periods with your dad. It’s an inevitable part of growing up, but how exactly did your dad react when you started your period? Let’s dive into this unique, yet crucial, aspect of the father-daughter bond.
## The Importance of Dad’s Reaction
When a girl starts her period, it’s a monumental moment in her life. It marks the beginning of womanhood and can be a confusing, emotional time. This is why a dad’s reaction plays a crucial role in how a girl perceives her own body and the changes happening to it.
### Why is Dad’s Reaction Important?
– Provides comfort and support
– Validates her experience
– Sets the tone for future discussions about puberty and health
– Helps normalize menstruation
## Different Reactions
Every dad reacts differently when his daughter starts her period. Some may be completely unfazed, while others may be a bit thrown off. Here are some common reactions you might have experienced:
### Cool and Calm Dad
This type of dad takes it all in stride and doesn’t skip a beat. He’s the one who casually hands you a pad and says, “No big deal, happens to all girls.”
### Overly Dramatic Dad
On the opposite end of the spectrum, we have the dad who freaks out at the mere mention of periods. He might panic, make jokes, or act awkwardly, making you feel embarrassed or ashamed.
### Supportive Dad
This dad is a champ when it comes to handling the period talk. He listens, offers comfort, buys supplies if needed, and educates himself to understand what you’re going through.
## Tips for Dads
If you’re a dad reading this and feeling a bit unsure about how to react when your daughter starts her period, here are some tips to help you navigate this important milestone:
1. **Educate Yourself**: Learn about menstruation so you can have an informed discussion with your daughter.
2. **Be Supportive**: Show empathy and understanding. Let her know it’s a normal part of growing up.
3. **Stay Calm**: Your reaction sets the tone for how she perceives her own body. Stay calm and composed.
4. **Encourage Open Dialogue**: Create a safe space for her to come to you with questions or concerns.
5. **Celebrate Womanhood**: Help her see menstruation as a natural and beautiful part of being a woman.
## The Bottom Line
No matter how your dad reacted when you started your period, remember that it’s a personal experience that shapes your relationship with your body and your parent. Hopefully, this article has shed some light on the diverse reactions dads may have and provided tips for dads to handle the period talk with grace and sensitivity.
So, how did your dad react when you started your period? Share your experiences in the comments below and let’s continue the conversation on this important topic!
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He didn’t (thankfully) he quickly changed the subject when my mum thought it was a good idea to announce it during dinner
I don’t recall that he had any reaction to that at all. No one made it a big deal in my family.
We never discussed it
Hm now that I think about it; he’s never once acknowledged it lmao.
Not in a bad way at all. But my mom helped me out with it and I was all set so there wasn’t really much for him to even say on the matter. I don’t even know what reaction there would need to be on something like this
He just smiled and gave me a hug? Kind of the same as my mom?
I was 14 when I got my period and was quite happy because I was the last of my friends. Got it just before heading off to school so excitedly told my mum. My father was also there and I cannot even tell you what he said. Maybe he said โcongrats?โ I feel like he wasnโt bothered about it.
I woke up in the middle of the night to pee, when I wiped I saw blood so I went to my parent’s room and knocked, my mom came out and I asked her if it was a period and she said yes and hugged me, and I heard my dad just sobbing from the bedroom saying “our little girl’s becoming a young lady!” lol
I donโt really know. I purposefully kept it from my parents since it seemed like a weird thing to tell them about. My mom ended up finding out and if she did tell my dad he never mentioned it to me.
As far as I knew, he didnโt know.
My dad insisted we have a celebratory family dinner at a fancy Italian restaurant. He prayed aloud before the meal to thank god about me “blossoming into womanhood”. I was 10 and absolutely mortified. Unfortunately this was not the most embarrassed I’ve ever been about my dad.
He has 6 daughters, and whenever anyone brings up anything period he goes โaaaaghโ ๐คฃwe do it on purpose now. My mom handled anything menstrual related
No reaction that I recall. My mom probably told him. He has only daughters so he isn’t phased by much.
My dad had to buy me tampons on our way home from a lacrosse game in high school because I had bled through my kilt. I was so nervous to ask him if he could go without me because of the stain. He asked what size, brand, and etc then off he went into target. Huge relief. He called my tampons โcrammersโ and while that joke might not be to everyoneโs taste, it made a stressful situation more humorous.
He was the only one home when I got mine. I knew what I needed to do but I was still feeling very shocked and emotional and that is not my dadโs wheelhouse. He played Monopoly with me on the N64 – taught me all about mortgages haha – until my mom got home and I was calm.
I never told either of my parents when I started. Started late (15) and was quite confident by then handling it on my own.
My older brother was the only person I wanted to tell, and he was like “ew….congrats.” lmao
I never told him but Iโm nearly 31 now and Iโm assuming *he* assumes that Iโve been getting it for a good portion of my life. So thatโs that really.
Not at all. It wasn’t a topic of discussion.
He was stellar and very understanding. Went with me to get my first pads n pain pills and made me soup. Ge wasn’t the best but he was a good dad right there
my mom was visiting back home so i had to tell him, he was super calm about it and went to the pharmacy and asked them what was best for a 10 year old. but i had to read the pad instructions and figure it out myself ๐ he was probably freaking out internally and didnt wanna show it lol.
crazy thing the month before i got it, my 5t grade teacher told us about the signs of a period and what to do if it happens because she had too many girls who got it early coming to her thinking they were dying and wanted to educate us early on, so i knew instantly what was going on when i got mine.
lol i grew up with a single dad but that summer my aunt was staying with us & i just so happened to get it one random tuesday. When he went to go get me pads he ended up buying panty liners, he probably thought the bigger the pad the bigger the coochie ๐คฃ
I threw up in the middle of gym class bc my cramps were so bad. Got sent home and since my mom was a teacher and couldnโt leave in the middle of the day, my dad was the parent to pick me up.
He was great lol. I already knew all about periods and how pads worked so he didnโt need to really do anything. He told me he could call my grandma if I wanted to ~talk to a woman about this. I did not lol.
We got lunch. Made cookies, watched TV and then he tucked me into the couch for a nap until my mom got home.
Pretty low key and overall fine !
We didn’t discuss it. I had no desire for him to know, and I had no desire to hear his thoughts on the matter.
My mother and sister both had severe symptoms during their periods, due to Endometriosis. My mom and dad experienced 3 miscarriage’s during their marriage and a tubal pregnancy that almost killed my mom. My dad wasn’t the best man growing up, he was emotionally absent and very verbally abusive. However, I lived with him for a while after they divorced (I was 13 and had pre-teen attitude and was fighting with my mom 24/7) and one of the first times I had REALLY really bad symptoms (vomiting, passing out etc) my dad slept on my bedroom floor so I didn’t have to be alone. It was really nice. Because of the things he went through with my mom he was always really open and supportive when talking about my periods. Still is! (I also have Endometriosis, didn’t taken long after my first bad period to be “unofficially” diagnosed, then officially diagnosed at I think 19?)
He smiled kindly and was a bit teary eyed. He awkwardly ruffled my hair and said ‘I hear you’re becoming a woman now little Fairy’ Hahaha. I was in a bit of pain with the cramps and it made me smile.
My dad was a single dad and when I got my first period he went out and bought several period products (neither of us know which I wanted), a bathroom bin and a TV for my room.
My dad had to be the one to explain what was happeningโฆ he used a buzz light year toy and it was extremely awkward for both of us. I think he handled it somewhat ok but the buzz light year examples made it memorable.๐คฃ
I have a bit of a story…I was 12, grew up on a farm, mom was at work so I was out in the field riding with Dad in the tractor. Stopped to pee, saw blood, got afraid and told Dad. He stopped everything, took me up to the house, all the while explaining how this is just fine, and my body is changing, and I’m becoming a woman now. He found mom’s pads, instructed me on how they worked, drew me a bath so I could clean up, got me clean clothes. Made me a cup of tea and gave me a couple aspirin, saying I might feel some pain too, and he’s sorry.
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Cuddled me up on the couch with cartoons on, made sure I would be ok until mom came home in a couple hours, and went back to the field.
Best Dad ever, and I miss him dearly.
I got mine very young and was so embarrassed and mortified. My dad came home with some movies to watch and some candy, it was super sweet and made me feel way way better. No conversation just support.
He scolded my mom and rightfuly so. I got my period at 12 and knew it was normal but I was still somehow embarrassed about it and not comfortable. My parents were separated so the first thibg she does was tell her partner once he came home only to pressure me the next day to give my consent she tells him. When I wouldn’t give it she looked at me in a smug way saying:”Well he already knows anyways” then starts screaming for the whole neighbourhood to hear “_____got her first period just yesterday.” I was super embarrassed but she promised she wouldn’t do anything like this ever again.
Later that week we were all invited over at my dads and stepmoms place. They did weird meetings like this were they all pretended to like each other only to criticize each other privately and tell us kids how much they hate each other. Anyhow. Just before starting to eat my mom gets up saying she gas a huge announcment to make..so everyone was listening. And guess what she announces? Right. So My dad scolded her because she kept embarrassing me.
Got me heating pad, bought chocolates, icecream and a comfy pillow. Emailed my school that I’ll not be coming in for a week. Spoke to my principal in person just to be safe.
I bled for probably 2 days and had close to no pain. But his support meant the world๐