Anonymous • Ohio • 64
I started my first period when I was 13 years old, in the 8th Grade at a Catholic Grade School. I don't recall who I told, but I remember going to a supply room and getting a pad. We did not have a school nurse.
I don't remember what I knew about menstruation, probably very little and definitely nothing from my Mother, just that it was embarrassing to start at school. I am thankful that we wore uniform skirts and not pants back in the early 60's!
I went home later that day and told my Mom, who was embarrassed by such topics. She told me to use toilet paper because that's what she used. She said I should talk to my older sister when she came home on the weekend from Boarding School. My Sister had a supply of Tampons and told me I could use them instead of the toilet paper!
