Have some fun and stay positive, and, soon enough, you’ll forget you even have your period.
Periods are often irregular for the first few years, so don’t be frustrated by the irregularity if this happens to you. It’s completely normal. Your period will come when it comes and leave when it leaves. There aren’t any medicines, injections, surgeries, foods, or anything else that can make your period stop. Learning what to expect from your own body and treating your usual symptoms is the best way to tackle this problem.
If you find yourself in a swirl of mood swings and negative attitudes, do something to relax you before your competition or game. Take a nice hot bath, read your favorite book, tan in the backyard, take a nap, go for a bike ride, or do anything else that will relax your body and mind. Then, by the time your game or competition begins, you won’t be nearly as stressed out.
Shop around with the various brands, sizes, and styles to figure out which ones work best for you.
It’s also a good idea to freshen up and change your pad and/or tampon right after practice too. This will help keep you feeling fresh and prevent accidents after cheerleading practice and games.
A good rule of thumb is to pack twice as many pads, tampons, and panty liners as you think you’ll need. The amount will vary based on your individual body and what is normal for your particular flow each month. Try to keep track of how many pads and tampons you go through each day during a normal period, and pack twice that many for each day you’ll be traveling.
Pads with deodorant in them do not lessen or mask odor; they only make it worse.
If you are afraid of a period leak, even with a pad/tampon, you should wear a panty liner in addition.
However, tampons are recommended for all types of blood flows when playing a sport or being active, just to be on the safe side.
However, while you may feel better, these medications may increase blood flow for the duration of your period. Try to avoid taking these medications if you already have a heavy blood flow.
It is better to be cheering and chanting on the football field and competition floor than sitting on the sidelines watching, as this will keep you more active and help minimize your period symptoms overall. Do your best in cheerleading practice to stay active. And consider working out and exercising on your own as well.
Try eating foods that are rich in calcium – like cheese, yogurt, and low-fat milk. You should also include fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains in your diet to reduce PMS symptoms. You can also include daily supplements like a multivitamin, vitamin D, vitamin B-6, or magnesium oxide.
Staying hydrated is always important when participating in active sports like cheerleading, but even more so when you are on your period.
