Perks of getting your period (ft my mom)

thank you Maaz for voicing the little gremlin boy!!! www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9HvHH-KRYHI5ynj2kbLwQ

I appreciate creators like you talking about this stuff because it's sad how many people aren't aware or choose to stay ignorant about the many struggles of having a period. I remember when mine started and I was 10, too; what a crazy ride my childhood was thanks to it. This stuff needs to be talked about more openly and not shunned or treated with disgust.

There was one perk of going to an all-girls school in high school, and that was that you could literally yell down any hallway, "Does anyone have a tampon??" and like 6 would be thrown in your direction

“Take care of my webkins for me..” Truly the most heartwarming thing I’ve ever heard

I'm 10 and I was looking into this topic so it's great to know. And hey, before you say "Oh my god this 10 year old is on YouTube looking at PERIOD information!!!", my mom told me to look into this topic because she taught me at an early age. I think that teaching that to me at 3 years old was a great move. I know to alert her when I'm having sharp pains in my pelvis area, (which I do have already) so that she knows when I should be prepared with the right equipment like pads, and know the steps and what I should do. Anyways, my mom got it at 11. My grandma got it at 12. And I'm glad to know that someone got it at 10 years old like I might, and what more to expect. Thank you @illymation for clearing the situation up!

It's extremely liberating to see these types of "taboo" Topics being talked about. We should normalise reproductive health consulting. Great video illy

I remember in middle school, one of my classmates bled through her skirt and most of the guys were making fun of her for it, except this one guy. He was like "Imagine if it was your daughter. Don't make fun of her for that." He was so mature for doing that and I never forgot it.

the fact the boy just said hold it like it's something you can control

"Like,You dont see me demanding free toilet paper and stuff- OWW,OWIE IM BLEEDING" Literally got me💀💀

Some people getting earlier periods is exactly why it should be taught in school as early as 4th grade. We should also normalize them. It’s so annoying that no one can talk about it without worrying about kids (normally boys) making jokes about it. Like you said, it’s natural, everyone should be taught that.

Finally, someone who talks about this in a manner that isn’t off putting and is relatable. Birth control isn’t only for pregnancy situations, but these ones. Periods aren’t disruptive and you’re supposed to be able to function as normal as possible while being on a period, but it feels life ending when i can barely even walk to the bathroom without being in pain and it’s soul crushing to not be able to enjoy my favorite food for a week where I need something comforting.

Hey illy I’m 11 (in 5th grade) and I just got my period and this video made me feel so much better and like I’m not alone <3 thank you

Literally when I was ten, my mum already had an entire period kit including, chocolates, pads, heat packs, and idk but yeah she was READY.

Fun fact about periods: They CAN have the same sort of pain levels as a heart attack and help you gain a stronger pain tolerance (for stuff, like pregnancy) Edit: jeez, thank you guys for these likes! Im also sorry I didnt clarify the "CAN" earlier

As a guy, a female friend of mine was complaining about this and I kinda acted like it was disturbing. After watching this, I feel bad for doing that. I'll apologize. Edit: I apologized and she said that it was ok and thanked me for apologizing

I just got it today and BOY DID I GET A FRIGHT

12:31 I love it when the sign says you can't spell COLLEGE without a few L's ✨

I'm 42 and married with 2 kids, and I just learned more about menstrual cycles from this one video than I knew my whole life. Thanks for the education.

oh my goodness. this gynecologist mom LOVES this. :)

Whatching this rn because i got my first period makes me feel better 😭