Saw this title and literally was like "YASSS, FINALLY. SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT THIS." Slay.

@OffStageGirl

7 жыл бұрын

DoomsdayDollie same ! 😁 thank you Kathryn !!

@katieasammy

7 жыл бұрын

DoomsdayDollie SAME

@rebekahepley1776

7 жыл бұрын

DoomsdayDollie same!!!

@Sol.sempertegui

7 жыл бұрын

sameeee thank youuuu

@minnieanimals9646

7 жыл бұрын

Same! lol

I started my first period during class no tights on just socks. my male teacher noticed and came over wrapped a jumper around my waist and sent me to the bathroom and got one of the mums to come and help. went back in to the studio and he gave me a bar of chocolate and a huge hug. men do understand xxxx i keep a pretty makeup bag in my bag now with spare tights panties tampons and moon cup and paracetamol and a teeny bar of chocolate! MUMS TEACH YOUR BOYS ABOUT PERIODS!!!!!!

@shydumpling4303

Жыл бұрын

what a sweet teacher 🥺🥺

@marywatkins9438

9 ай бұрын

He sounds pretty awesome.

@marywatkins9438

9 ай бұрын

Just wondering…are there ladies/people who menstruate here who use menstrual cups or discs? I’ve tried both, and prefer the cups.

I don't even dance ballet, wtf am I doing here?! 😂

@dayoolorunnisola162

7 жыл бұрын

Lilith Potter Same

@paolagonzalez1553

7 жыл бұрын

neither do i, but i really wanted to know

@Amy-on2wy

7 жыл бұрын

same,,, its like 2am XD XD

@dianelam6368

7 жыл бұрын

saaame lol

@queishaquast8277

7 жыл бұрын

Same I don't dance ballet but I wanna advance in my dancing so i seek out info and i am here 😂

10 yr old me: It is wonderful being female! (Gets period) present day me: Never mind.

@allisonward958

7 жыл бұрын

Amanda Stevens so true!

@balletlover2930

6 жыл бұрын

YASSSSSS

@TheonewhereCupcake

5 жыл бұрын

Amanda Stevens omg sooooo true 😭😭

@anthony8346

5 жыл бұрын

omg same

@antoninahandy8192

5 жыл бұрын

Omg got my period today thats how i feel right now

Thank you for this! We need to stop treating menstruation as a taboo topic. It's healthy and normal. I am glad you invited a candid conversation.

@chryssoulakostaki7265

7 жыл бұрын

Erica Goehring

@chryssoulakostaki7265

7 жыл бұрын

Erica Goehring

@stardancer5099

7 жыл бұрын

I agree it's normal, by the way she could talk about how to deal with pubic hair...Because it's taboo too, nobody talks about it and as a dancer it drives me crazy¡¡

@silviasd_88

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed. And you can also speak frankly to a male teacher about this issue: he's an adult, he probably has a mum/sister/cousin/friend/girlfriend/etc, so he knows that girls get period. Most important: it's NOT a scandalous thing, it's common thing :) I played volleyball, we do need to wear a uniform with very short and tight pants only during matches. I've ALWAYS had male coaches and they were so so sweet and understanding with us girls!

@melody4444441

7 жыл бұрын

Tommy Was Homophobic Inaccurate.

Im a dancing guy and I found it interesting to watch this video. YOU GO GIRLS!!!

@madisonpayne8842

5 жыл бұрын

you're my spirit animal

@marcopolo3059

5 жыл бұрын

Thank god for supportive guys.

@gnosis2871

5 жыл бұрын

Same here

@elliedemetriou6557

5 жыл бұрын

Coooool ...

@strawberrymilktaetae

5 жыл бұрын

iSami thank chu!

6:55 I'm on my period eating saltines and i have ballet class in an hour

@laylanahar

7 жыл бұрын

for me it's nacho and chocolate bars. Nom!

@oliviacrandall4895

7 жыл бұрын

Shelley Roper sameee

@miahua9111

6 жыл бұрын

ahahahaha me tooooooo when i’m on my period i wanna curl up in bed and eat a store

@abby697

6 жыл бұрын

RELATEABLE

@user-ht3xv4kn4m

5 жыл бұрын

same

if it's a male teacher then tell him too. Who cares if it's male. It's a natural process and there should be no shame in talking to ANYONE about any menstrual function.

@japanimesekai3985

6 жыл бұрын

Ar G I agree. If anything, men may actually be more sympathetic than women, lol.

@jeanienguyen1543

6 жыл бұрын

^ If anything I feel like most guys feel less comfortable on the subject therefore they will just let you do whatever since they feel awkward (even if there's no reason for it to be awkward)

I wouldn't recommend putting in a tampon if you are not on your period (ie middle of your cycle). Besides being painful because of dryness there are a number of problems that could arise, including a higher risk for toxic shock syndrome Source: I'm a med student, you can obviosly do anything you want but it's not the safest choice

@FloralMedic

7 жыл бұрын

She meant at the very start of the beginning of her period starting. Orrrr just after. Not the weeks or bit inbetween? But maybe she meant that. But. I. agree :)

@lulud15

7 жыл бұрын

Ladychechi98 thanks you. I've been sort of confused about that as I had heard it was dangerous and I wasn't sure

@KristenPellegrini

7 жыл бұрын

Ladychechi98 I think it was mainly bc of irregular periods. I know when I was young mine were all over the place and sometimes I'd put one in during a competition just in case! Never for longer than an hour or two. Especially for me, wearing a pad while dancing made me feel less graceful

@LucySquarey

6 жыл бұрын

Ladychechi98 a performance is about 3 hours long tss happens after 7 hours

@LucySquarey

6 жыл бұрын

Chickenlegs still in a three hour performance she’s got nout to worry about

NEVER EVER WEAR TAMPONS WHEN YOU'RE NOT MENSTRUATING! Feel that dry feeling taking a tampon out that isn't fully saturated? The reason it is uncomfortable is because it is ripping micro cuts into your vaginal canal, which is the way that the staf bacteria gets into the blood stream causing TSS which can be fatal. Use a menstrual cup if you need internal protection when you're not menstruating just yet.

I just want to say some women get pains with their period that over the counter painkillers cannot touch. Go to a doctor of you get these. Go to another one if they won't listen to you. Endometriosis affects about 1/10 women. It can be very debilitating and the sooner it is treated the better.

@tinamarie2121

7 жыл бұрын

Mariana Gledhill endo sufferer here and I completely agree!

@lilmissmonsterrr

7 жыл бұрын

Mariana Gledhill I was diagnosed with endometriosis about four years ago. I had surgery soon after that, executed by a highly reputable doc. I was so excited that my periods would be less debilitating. much to my dismay nothing changed, not even a little. so i paid a lot of money for basically nothing and now I have four ugly scars on my abdomen... for nothing. just saying, sometimes you're just screwed.

@ultravioletspirit

7 жыл бұрын

AssaultedPeanutt hello! try natural medicine! there are many things that are very helpful, first change to a menstrual cup to avoid all the chemicals such as chlorine bleach and glyphosate that are in tampons, drink lots of filtered not bottled water during your period, avoid salt ands irritants, and take maca root superfood in powder form in smoothies or something similar this super food will help you regulate your hormones and deal with many of the symptoms, is an adaptogen meaning it will work worth your own body. I wish you the best! and never give up, the solutions are there they are just not the Big Pharma agenda ones.

@lilmissmonsterrr

7 жыл бұрын

Aletia Gonzalez thanks for taking the time to type that advice, I'll definitely try what you mentioned. I have been highly considering the menstrual cup because i've been suspecting that my body is more sensitive/symptomatic to chemicals than the average person and because it's less wasteful than tampons and such. so I'll try that if you think it'll help my pain situation. I'm a lot more holistic than I was when that surgery took place, so I do feel that my body must be lacking something that needs to be supplemented. I only drink filtered or bottled water, and I'm sort of a pescatarian, minus some fish types, and this diet works best with my body. but anyways, thanks for the advice!

@hanzib31

7 жыл бұрын

AssaultedPeanutt i promise im not one of those GO VEGAN youtube commenters but eating less dairy really helped me. also, lowering my fat intake (not calories just fat!)... cups can also worsen cramps (i assume because its a bigger item up there!) but just be aware of that! 😀

I completely forgot that tampons existed for a minute. I stopped dancing ballet before I got mine, so I was lucky, I suppose. I wish I didn't quit though. It's a bit late now.

@creolesaint

7 жыл бұрын

ZozziGames it's never too late😊

@rachaelevans8351

7 жыл бұрын

ZozziGames omg I'm in the same situation

@solangegarnier7473

7 жыл бұрын

ZozziGames IT'S NEVER TOO LATE COME BACK

@stephaniethompson886

6 жыл бұрын

Your never too late

@numairluver13

6 жыл бұрын

I'm the same.... I miss ballet so much, but I stopped forever ago, and now I'm very out of shape. I miss dance though and I'm glad I can appreciate ballet and dance to this day. But I quit before I started as well. So at least I never had to deal with it?

wow she started really late! i started at 13. lucky duck

@jelenasteff3162

6 жыл бұрын

Etta Jurima I started at 11

@chloejones9960

6 жыл бұрын

I started at nine

@alexissnyder2208

6 жыл бұрын

I started at 11

@kendanice9816

6 жыл бұрын

I was 10

@CristinaMartinez-or7it

6 жыл бұрын

Started at 12

I love your frank discussion. I think that as women we should get more comfortable talking about our periods. You are so right, I felt so ashamed when I got my period for the first time, but there is no reason for that. It's just part of life. I have never done ballet (but absolutely love your channel!) but about a year ago I started using a menstrual cup (I use the Diva Cup brand) and it has absolutely changed they way I feel about my period. I go to the gym every day and the cup made it so much better! No leaks, no smell, much more comfortable. I wonder if any dancers have had a similar experience.

@dancingformysavior3971

7 жыл бұрын

Beth I prefer menstrual cups as well, they are hard to use during performances because if you have to change it and you're wearing pink tights it's not as simple as a tampon.

@TieDyedSquishy

7 жыл бұрын

Beth Roach yes, cups change lives! I really hope that people aren't taking her seriously about wearing tampons when they're not on their cycle. So dangerous. Much more doable with a cup!

@MsScully25

7 жыл бұрын

She is only talking about public performances, not about using it all the time.

@totalrandomness4543

7 жыл бұрын

Greene Turtle I agree, but using tampons whilst not on your period you could risk micro tears or infections.

@worldreligion5992

7 жыл бұрын

Beth Roach why were you ashamed?? I don't understand how everyone is uncomfortable. No moment in my life has ever been like others experiences, every girl I know comfortably talks about it.

I started my period before pointe and a boy asked my why my feet were ugly and he may or may not have died

I am a ballet teacher and after reading the comments I want to offer some wisdom. First, tampons are NOT scary. I promise. For a dancer, they're a lifesaver especially if you're really serious about dancing. If you want to dance, please learn to use them. Also, as a dancer you need to start wearing them to class at least a few days before you are supposed to start. Find a brand that doesn't leak for you and you shouldn't ever have to wear anything in addition to it unless it would make you feel better. Next, understand that periods are completely normal. I have had students start theirs during class before and I have had students noticeably wear a pad with their leotard. If an accident happens you're not the first nor the last and it's nothing to be embarrassed about. Main thing is, don't be afraid! It's not a big deal and it's not scary no matter what happens!

@TieDyedSquishy

7 жыл бұрын

Kasey Darlene using tampons when you're not on your period is a bad idea. It increases the instances of small scratches you get on your vaginal walls from tampons that leave you open to TSS. Please don't recommend that girls wear tampons incorrectly. A little research on tampons and TSS will clear that up. Cups can be used quite safely while not on your period as long as you use lubricant. Cups don't scratch the vaginal walls like tampons do so they have a much much lower risk of TSS.

@KaseyDarlene

7 жыл бұрын

Ok, thank you for the information. I will definitely look into it. For someone who is in a leotard and tights six days per week pads are just not an option.

@miljalassila4420

7 жыл бұрын

Kasey Darlene i would really recommend menstrual cups! While using one you dont have to worry about leaking and you can can start using them safely unlike tampons before you actual periods start!

@mariamgalal2369

6 жыл бұрын

Kasey Darlene I am a Muslim and a ballet dancer and in Islam we are not allowed to wear tempons or any other thing who can enter the vagina but I started ballet at 13 and my period started before becoming 13 by a couple of weeks ..... so I only made one dance and I wasn't on my period and wear pads and a black ballet outfit if i on my period but I am wondering what should I do when I am on my period when I have a performance

@blubb2010

5 жыл бұрын

Damn you know that this is super unhealthy and also dangerous to wear a Tampon when you're not in your period. It promotes all sorts of infections. You can wear a menstruation cup while you are on your period otherwise just don't use anything in your normal cylce. Do you think it's helpful if a couple of your girls are fighting a serious infection, draggin themselves to class and still perform flawless? Not to forget the toxic shock syndrome which can actually kill you.

There are thin panty liners that are invisible under leggings, leotards, tights, etc. That way if you start your period, you won't leak for a while. Much safer than tampons when you are not on your period (taking out dry tampons can cause micro tears in the vaginal wall, which can cause infection)

@kaylacasarez4230

3 жыл бұрын

I have a serious question that I hope someone can answer!! So at my studio we aren’t allowed to wear skirts or shorts or leggings....only pink tights and a black leo. I am too scared to use tampons. I have class tomorrow but I don’t know what to do. I don’t have time to buy anything either. Plz help!!! 😓🥺

@katerinaliakou5549

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaylacasarez4230 It's been a month but I am wondering if you figured anything out? If not I would suggest either a very thin pad without wings or a menstrual cup. Avoid using tampons if you aren't on your period.

@kaylacasarez4230

3 жыл бұрын

@@katerinaliakou5549 Still too scared to use tampons...but I’m starting to come around to them. Found out from another girl in class that it’s easiest to wear a thin pad or use tampons or a menstrual cup. Wearing thin pads seems to work for me...I was a little self conscious the first time until I realized that nobody is going to be looking at you down there. 🙃

@katerinaliakou5549

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaylacasarez4230 I go with pads as well, tampons always stop my period for a day which is not good. You can check out period panties as well if you are concerned about leaking with the pads, one brand that I am aware of is thinx but there more out there. In case you try them, I recommend you wearing them first in the house in order to see if they work for you.

@aygul386

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaylacasarez4230 You can wear period panties like Knix

Male teachers will probably just get embarrassed and be like 'sure sure whatever'

definitely do not put a tampon in if you're not on your period!

@hanasong14

5 жыл бұрын

why not tampons r the best

@megatrackstarmeghana

5 жыл бұрын

Hana Song they are bad for you

@charlotteroseray5488

5 жыл бұрын

tampons are bad if you arent menstruating because there is not enough fluid for them to absorb and they can dry out your vagina or get stuck.

@mathildewesendonck7225

3 жыл бұрын

Charlotte Roseray its okay if you do it for just two hours of class. Of course you shouldn‘t use a tampon 24/7

@lucyg6827

3 жыл бұрын

@@mathildewesendonck7225 you can wear them all the time if you want. it’s a preference. they aren’t bad for you. i wear tampons throughout the day not just at dance.

I'm not a ballet dancer but I am a burlesque performer, and once I was performing on my period and I forgot to trim my tampon string. But I do want to warn against wearing a tampon when you aren't on your period. If you need to wear something, get a menstrual cup. If you wear a tampon while not on your period, you have greater risk for TSS.

@patriciagreen9396

6 жыл бұрын

spidermiss2426 Why the hell would you wear a tampon when not on your cycle?

@ps-hb1es

6 жыл бұрын

Somebody on here suggested you need to wear a tampon to class starting around the time you think you MIGHT get your period...

@ForeverStayStrong16

5 жыл бұрын

I was told not to use a menstrual cup with my IUD, especially the ones like SoftCup that go up near your cervix.

My advice would be to use menstrual cup. It's so much better than tampon. You don't feel it, there is no danger of toxic shock syndrome. It really is comfortable to wear (and I had problems with tampons) and you don't need to worry about it leaking. Not to mention that it will last you for a few years :)

@quetzalcoatltopiltzin2423

7 жыл бұрын

But i've heard that the cup can move, and you could have an accident. Is that true? I mean, in jumps and turns it's possible it moves.

@quetzalcoatltopiltzin2423

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Morana1511

7 жыл бұрын

Quetzalcoatl Topiltzin no the cup can't move ;) You have to squeeze it to get it out. It creates vacuum and stays in place until you remove it. I tested it on bootcamp class and it hold up :D

@larakorrat

7 жыл бұрын

But you have to be careful when you are upside down. The blood should not flow back in the uterus and therefore tempos a bit safer.

@sonjahavukainen1859

7 жыл бұрын

Lara Korrat That's not true, at least the tampons being safer -part. With the tampon, the possible bacteria or whatever you think is dangerous in the blood is all the time touching your vagina (and menstrual blood isn't dangerous - it might grow some bacteria over time but it takes more than 12 hours if the blood sits in the cup). With cup, it isn't and even if you are upside down and the blood would get out of the cup to the top part of your vagina, it would just go back to the cup once you turn back. It doesn't go back to the uterus.

Another tip I've learned is that if you wear briefs/undies under your costume, you can use a thin pad or liner as an extra layer of protection if need be. Thank you so much for doing this video!

I love the "TMI" style video! So many things considered TMI actually shouldn't be. I think this was a great video Katie !

Just discovered your channel - love your videos 💕👯🎬

I would also suggest a menstrual cup! Bunch of helpful videos on precious star pads (she's also a dancer) no risk of tss (ok like 0.0000000000001% chance) and you can't feel it. Life saver.

@2013Queen

7 жыл бұрын

Nevada Scholze I was going to say the same thing! Women shouldn't wear tampons if they are not menstruating to reduce TTS

@JoyceeV.

Жыл бұрын

I wear a menstrual disc i had trouble with it sometimes but it works

I randomly started my period in the middle of class, light gray cotton leotard, pink tights, light skirt. It was a VERY noticable stain. Right before rond de jambes and développes. And it was open house... my boyfriend was watching class that day. EVERYTHING THAT COULD GO WRONG I genuinely wish I was kidding but I had to run over to my bag in from across the class right before the combination and take off my skirt and put on my warm up shorts and my teacher stopped the class to ask wtf I was doing. I never get embarrassed about periods but I was mortified 😂😂 I was like 19 at the time So ladies...top that story

why is talking about periods tmi? the vast majority of females have it and it shouldnt be taboo.

Try Thinx! They are special period underwear and they come in nude and black, a bunch of different styles. They are made of super absorbable fabric that can actually take the place of pads/tampons. It's also a great company, and a more sustainable option.

it's sooooooo refreshing to hear this discussed. so often women are shamed about this stuff or for even asking this question so i'm glad this got talked about.

Wearing a tampon when you're not on your period puts you at a significant risk of contracting Toxic Shock Syndrome. That's really dangerous advice Kathryn, no matter how it helps your peace of mind.

@gemsybobsy

7 жыл бұрын

surely it's a really small risk if it's just for 1-2 hours of performance or class.

@a-mdownes8340

7 жыл бұрын

Part of the danger is in placing and removing, though, because you can easily cause tiny tears in the skin when it's too dry - meaning that you're completely open to infections. That would happen even if you only had it in five seconds.

Thank you. just thank you. I have a tip, if you have cramps and you don't want to take pain killers (or can't because they are not taking the pain away and just make you tired like me), get some really good magnesium supplements. They help me so so much with my cramps because magnesium will relax your muscles instead of just killing the pain. :)

Wow she had her period at 16 I had mine at 12...

I thought you weren't meant to wear tampons if you weren't menstruating? That's what it says on all the boxes anyway

@rachelgarber1423

5 жыл бұрын

Perhaps it was close to time for her to start her period and she didn't want to get caught off guard.

@JoyceeV.

Жыл бұрын

Yea you’re not supposed to so I was confused as to why she said that

One time i had my period, i had a pad and shorts BUT it bled on my pink tights during center exercises... I don't know if they really noticed...Thank god while the other girls were drinking water i could change my shorts for longer ones that would hide the blood on my tights... I think my teacher noticed that... Ew 😂😂😂

@outtaluckvevo5826

7 жыл бұрын

Omgg that's literally my biggest fear

@katiearnold6022

7 жыл бұрын

alien soup I got my first period during class and it bled through my tights

@minzmuffin1772

7 жыл бұрын

Katie Arnold oh no

@NikitaJonesSubscribe

7 жыл бұрын

Happened to me 2 lmaoooooo

@melomania

5 жыл бұрын

It's natural, not "ew" x) so no big deal

Yes!!! I'm so Happy you ignored the stigma of not talking about periods and especially in dance! I found it so difficult to deal with and I really appreciate you discussing this!

This helped so much I was so scared to start my period but now I know it's not a big deal thank you

Absolutely love how well you explain all the tips! ❤️

this is so helpful! I'll be starting ballet classes next year when im 19 and I've always thought about this issue :) thank you for the advice

This was very helpful. I did dance when I was younger, moved to competitive cheer, and am going back to dance this year and have been very anxious that I won’t be high enough of a level, will have an issue with my period, etc. The dancer community in general here on youtube has been very relieving.

Kathryn I am a retired gymnast so I can relate to this issue so much. You have done a wonderful service to the young ladies out there who are still learning to deal with their periods.

Don’t put in a tampon if you don’t have your period. It sounds scary at first, but it’s so worth it to learn how to use a menstrual cup. They are safe to wear if you think you might get your period, but haven’t started yet. Tampons harbor all kinds of bacteria and can lead to infections. Menstrual cups are intimidating at first, but once you get used to it (doesn’t take too long) then you will wonder why you ever wore anything else.

This is the most useful video i've ever watched. Thank you so much

I am not even a Ballet dancer but i love her videos. I do love to write alot and understanding how Ballet works and what little things goes into it helps me to form a character with a ballet background so here is a big Thank you to Kathryn , you do an amazing job at explaining everything ^^

Thank you so much! I can't even explain how grateful I am for this video! Last week I had to dance on my period for the first time and it really was horrible. I wish I had seen this before... Thank you!

my leotard is red! 😂😂

Thank you!!!! Stuff like this needs to be talked about it more as it's a flipping nightmare

Thank you Kathryn, this is smazing and so affirming ! Every young girl should get to see it !

really important

The reason girls and women forget that every woman deals with periods is because we still hear them called "controversial". It's great that you made this video, but you started out basically confirming that we should feel uncomfortable talking about it.

One thing I would like to point out, as a medical student, is that wearing a tampon outside the period may be harmful, because the tampon dries all the fluid that is inside your lady parts, so that may damage the bacterial flora that we naturally have. As these bacteria are benign, keeping them out leaves more space for harmful bacteria to grow and cause an infection. A safer alternative to keep peace of mind would be to wear pads during non-period days. If it's not possible to wear pads, try menstrual cups

Omg THANK YOU for making this video!! With concerts coming up this will be SOO helpful so thank you!!❤️❤️

I'm a Street Dancer and I just recently got into a competition company so that means I will be doing more preformances. This helped me a lot even though I don't do ballet! Thank you very much!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I'm about to start, I have a performance this weekend and my costume is white 😖 I think that I might try the second layer of tights!

@beckymtz5284

7 жыл бұрын

AwkwardlyAdorable OMG! That's happening to me, what do you do that day?

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR RESPONDING TO ME!!!! Merry Christmas😍

Good for you for helping these young women talk about this

This is super helpful. I started when I was 7 years old. I was super scared, but you do get used to it as you get older. Also, the double tights hack was genius. Thank you!!

I hope we can live in a world one day where talking about your period isn't considered controversial.

@kathymyers7279

2 жыл бұрын

Why can’t ANYTHING be private today?

I always wear some kind of panties under costumes, i just feel kind of gross if i dont!

Thanks so much for making this Katie. I feel a bit more secure now about what to do in class when that time of the month comes!

I was waiting for someone to do a video like this . I am glad you did this video ❤️

I often wondered what female figure skaters do too, those skimpy costumes leave no room for hiding anything.

You can also put on your tampon as usual and then use the little pads that I think they are like everyday pads or something. Sorry if I'm not explaining well 😅 but this is a really good advice if you feel like you are going to have an accident 👌🏽. Thanks for the video! It was really helpful! 💕 😘

This morning I literally was thinking and I was like someone needs to make this video, I get home and see that you did. Thanks!!

Thank you so much for talking about this! You are like the only channel that's done this!

Your hair is looking incredible!

I wear pads (no tampons for me) and I use the same method change just before class and i use those kind of panties that have no seems and i never had any problems.

@EsotericTherapy

7 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this because I'm a strictly no-tampons gal.

@ultravioletspirit

7 жыл бұрын

lalou0001 menstrual cups were the biggest discovery for me. they are really convenient and amazing, no smell, empty every 12 hours, no leaks, no chemicals, it doesn't dry your own moisture inky collects blood. they at really amazing if you learn how to put it on and don't get scared is the most amazing thing ever, really!!

@maddiesmusic1123

7 жыл бұрын

Aletia Gonzalez I should see about it getting a cup.

@lucymelancon6534

7 жыл бұрын

Have you ever had any issues with pad lines showing through your leotard?

@lalou0001

7 жыл бұрын

Never, make sure that the sticky surface has the same with of the fabric of your underwear. If you are a (small) teenage choose those brand that target young adults as the pads are smaller in width but never the less still absorb enough so they will fit you better, so they will not show as the sticky pads is sticking to your legs. You can also choose those pads with wings on the side so they will stay in place better. I hope this helps. Plus, if you have breaks in between classes you do not need a massive pad in length, those are if you are laying down. Just use one that will be enough for the time being that you cannot go to the toilet.

I WISH someone had said these things to me when I was 12!!! This would have been a game changer. Even as an adult dancer I have the same concerns and this is literally the first time I have ever heard anyone talk about this so THANK YOU!!!!!

hey great vid, it so encouraging to hear you speak about this as most people won't talk about periods no matter what activity/art/sport you are doing. Thou i must admit sometimes they can be really painful and make moving really difficult but in those cases particularly if its always like that its best to visit your doctor at least this is what my mother taught. Also a good idea is to keep track how they make you feel so you can better equip yourself (mentally and emotionally) and if any is wrong, you can use your track record to help figure it out.

This was a big help thanks!

LOVE the hair and makeup!!!

@darksky5985

7 жыл бұрын

poolahpot me too. she looks great!

Omg this helped me soooo much I am a 5 day per week dancer and I have not started yet but now I know what to do and I love your videos❤️❤️ thanks for making awesome videos!

Finally someone talk about it!! Katie!!! thank you so much for this~

Try swimming with your period.. but to be honest every girl athlete struggles with periods

@shruppledoo5629

6 жыл бұрын

Caroline Kennedy oml ikr, I’m a swimmer and swimming is probably hardest with a period because you have to wear a tampon, there isn’t another option. I hate tampons and I can hardly do breast stroke with one and ugh. It’s even worse if you leak because at least in dry sports it just stays in your clothes and isn’t too obvious but in swimming if you leak it stains the pool and EVERYONE SEES and ughhhhh

@turtle10141

6 жыл бұрын

Simply Ivy you pretty much just summed up why i stopped swimming in 6th grade and kept doing soccer and lacrosse through 7th and 8th

@jackystar5099

5 жыл бұрын

@@shruppledoo5629 tampons aren't the only option. There are menstrual cups and sponges and so many others. If you want to know more about all the options I recommend looking up alternatives for tampons.

@jazzym6632

5 жыл бұрын

Dancing in a pad is literally impossible it’s either a liner or a tampon. And liners really aren’t the best protection.

@mysterybruises3359

5 жыл бұрын

DivaCup

I needed this video so video so bad thank you😂

Thank God someone made this video. I had been recovering from surgery when I got mine so I have been stressing over going back to dance.

Peace of mind is priceless! I love it :) I wore my first tampon at age 19 when a period suddenly came on during a summer intensive. It was awkward but a younger dancer gave me one and it was so weird, haha. After a few cycles I couldn't believe I had gone for years without trying them. Definitely more comfortable dancing then with a pad.

i would also totally recommend a menstrual cup - it's peace of mind for a bit longer than a tampon would give and you can't feel a thing if it's in correctly. this SAVED me in college during long rehearsals or anything where we didn't have a lot of breaks. they're not for everyone, but definitely worth a shot!

@ErdbeereRot

8 ай бұрын

Why no breaks? It is sick without breaks. You have to change tampons and cups or pads often, otherwise you can get severly sick from it.

Pamprin is my savior when it comes to cramps. It is a miracle cramp reliever pill. It also helps with migraines too.

@artisticdifferences665

7 жыл бұрын

It has a muscle relaxant in there, so it's waaay better than Midol. It works for pretty much any type of pain, too, so good to carry around in case of emergencies.

@johnlamphier9812

6 жыл бұрын

Forever Rose. Advil always saved me from the pain

Thank you so much for doing this!! It is really helpful just to here another dancers point of view!! Thank you thank you thank you!!

so glad you made this video! I just started and I have a performance Friday this helped so much.

Ok little story for you now, when I was 13 every year we did little ballet shows to show the parents and stuff, I had a solo as the sugar plum fairy for the nutcracker show we where doing. Anyways during the solo I wore a pink (almost white) tutu, and I just got my period. I bled all over the tutu. But the show must go on and I carried on! 😂😂😬

@jitkabulmer3209

5 жыл бұрын

Pizza Lover how did u do that I couldn't!

I got mine at ballet class with a male teacher. Thank god my friend told me before he saw. I just changed my stockings

I got my period last night in the middle of ballet class.. this video helped me so much!! Thank you!

I really wish they would have been social media the internet but when I was in dancing because I thought I was the only person who was wondering how to deal with these things. I was very shy and my mom didn't give me that much guidance in the first place. I mean she never had anything active to worry about I finally figured things out when I was in college myself but it even made me feel better as an adult to hear videos like this to know "okay there are other people who felt the same way I do" so thanks for sharing this kind of information.

I wish I didn't get my period until seventeen. I got mine at eleven

2 story’s 1st I started ballet when I was 12 I already had my period during class I just dealt with it but my first dress rehearsal I bled all over my white gold costume luckily no one noticed and I got it dry cleaned before the show and it was fine. 2 it was the next year and I got my period during a dance Christmas party we all went into the studio and took turns showing our the different dances during the dance I bleed all over my white tights and red body suit everyone saw the whole studio about 50 dancers from about ages 4 to 17/18 I swear I almost died I didn’t have anything at the studio so I called my mom and she came and picked me up about an hour early. Now I laugh about it but at the time I was soooooo embarrassed

you are a genious!! I am in this world for some years alredy, but my sister is starting and this video is going to help her so much! thank you dear! Kisses from Perú!

I think this is a very useful video! Thank you for sharing, I think is a great help for everyone starting ballet or periods. I believe that we all need to find our own way of going through those days that makes us feel secure and comfortable. When I started dancing having my period was very difficult, even as I started as an adult. Now I don´t have any problems or worries, I got to know my body very well thanks to doing ballet and now I almost always know when it will come and what to expect. When it was harder I always kept a calendar, it really helped, and I still use a pad in every presentation. I used to use tampons, because they are discrete, but I never liked them. Then I switched to using the lady cup it stopped being a problem, I feel it is very discrete and secure, and I can use it even with the slightiest flow, or no flow at all without the irritation tampons can give you.

NEVER PUT A TAMPON IN IF YOU ARENT ON YOUR PERIOD!! Please dont tell girls this because it is so soooo dangerous and painful!! Do proper reasearch next time!!

@mariamgalal2369

6 жыл бұрын

Layla' s Life I am a Muslim and a ballet dancer and in Islam we are not allowed to wear tempons but I started ballet at 13 and my period started before becoming 13 by a couple of weeks so I only made one dance and I wasn't on my period and wear pads and a black ballet outfit if i on my period but I am wondering what should I do when I am on my period when I have a performance

@rhythmicmusic3505

5 жыл бұрын

@@mariamgalal2369 why aren't you allowed in your religion? ?

@elif8928

5 жыл бұрын

C-A M&J yt Wait what i’m a muslim too but i don’t think there is anything wrong with wearing one.I know muslim friends who wear them too🤷‍♀️

@btsa.r.m.y9071

5 жыл бұрын

C-A M&J yt same

you should actually NEVER wear a tampon if you are not on your period my mom is a nurse as well as a OBGYN and i asked her mom while i dance sense I have a very heavy flow of discharge if i could wear a tampon and she said it is very bad for you to do that. you can get high wasted underwear and wear it with a pad if you are that nervous about getting your period.

I’m a gymnast but THANK YOU SO MUCH GOD BLESS YOU’RE SOUL YOU DONT KNOW HOW MUCH I NEEDED THIS

Your make up is amazing!! And thanks for all the great tips!! :)

I dance and my ballet instructor was like take your shorts off and I was like um I can't and then she was like ohh

honestly good video idea

Thank u so much i've been searching for these kind of video for a really long time

thank you so much I do ballet three times a week I just got my first period last month and I was soo worried u r such a life saver

How about a menstrual cup instead of a tampon, not so drying.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DONT USE TAMPONS IF YOU ARENT ON YOUR PERIOD YOU WILL GET CARELESS YOU WILL GET TSS IN ALL CASES OF TSS EVERYONE HAS BEEN DISTRACTED OF STRESSED EVERYONE

This would have saved me when I was younger! Thanks for doing this video!

You're amazing in every little way, Katie