Wed. Sep 09, 2009 | 2:23 PM

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The Tyra Show is putting the exclamation point in periods!

Everything you wanted to know about your little friend, but were too afraid to ask, will be discussed in this no-holds-barred discussion on periods! From cramping to color, to having sex or not while you're on your period -- nothing is off limits! The Tyra Show's expert panel of doctors, tackles all of your most embarrassing questions. And, Tyra tells us a personal story about her first time trying something new! Plus, we meet a woman who has had nothing but harrowing experience with tampons and guide her in the right direction.

Tell Us: What's your biggest "time of the month" issue?


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Thank you for giving such a respectful audience to Faya, the religious Jewish woman who spoke about the "laws of family purity". I think it would surprise many people to know that religious [married] Jews have fabulous sex lives!! Imagine how wonderful it is for the couple to reunite physically after 2 weeks of not touching at all. This is what keeps our marriages fresh and exciting. Thank you again for giving Faya a voice on the show. It was beautiful.
Posted by Shoshana 11/15/09 7:37 PM
 
hi tyra my name is ashanique i got my first period when i was in 6th grade i was 12 years old it was the scarest moment cause it happened at school.
Posted by ashanique 11/10/09 5:58 PM
 
hi tyra i got my frist peroid when i was 10 i was so scared i didnt kno what 2 do i pulled down my sweat pants and asked my mom whats this she said oh u started ur peroid i was like oh thats what that is but sometimes it takes me a wile 2 start it not sure why but i just got off it i love ur show by the way ur a great person thnaks kim if any of u women need 2 talk about this topic email me or im me on yahoo redlips4u87@yahoo.com
Posted by kim 11/08/09 8:56 PM
 
I actually really wanted to see this show, so does anyone know where I can find videos of it? I was never educated about these things, so they always interest me. And I've seen people wondering about what's normal, so the only info I can offer is this: other than genetics, the age when you hit puberty is affected by what you eat. The growth hormones in meats and milk are making some girls start when they're 8 or 9. The only problem I've heard for this is that it's really awkward to be getting into something that young, but I don't know of any health problems. And for things that are seriously irregular, I doubt it's a health problem you need to worry about until you try to have kids, when it will likely prove a problem. But there's research everywhere on the Internet, if you just know how to look for it.
Posted by Jen 11/03/09 9:19 PM
 
hi Tyra well I started my period when I was 10.The first year it came every month but after that it would skip a month or two.During my sophomore year in high school it went from skipping 2 months to 4 .. and then my junior year in high school it skipped 6 months so I only got my period twice and my senior year too... this past year (freshman in college)it didnt come for almost a year and it barely came in july and august but it lasted 3 weeks the first time and a week and a half the second time...I just want to know if that is normal and if it isn't which I'm sure its not what can I do?
Posted by maria 11/03/09 3:21 PM
 
talk about cups! tampons didn't work for me and they are much better for the earth
Posted by cc 10/30/09 1:54 PM
 
Wow reading these I feel so awkward. I started my period when I was barely 9 years old and have severe pain during and even off my period since I was 9! My mother's family says it's normal and they all have it but I learned my grandmother at an early age had to have her uterus removed because of this pain and passing huge blood clots! I'm 21 and terrified I'll have the same problem before I even have a child. The pain is tremendous and disabling at times. When I was in the Army it would kick in so bad I couldn't even run! I have been told to be checked for endometriosis but can't even go see a doctor because I won't stop bleeding and passing these blood clots as of late! I was told any pain like cramping during your period isn't even normal. I just feel crazy because I don't stop bleeding and my problems with this started way before anyone in my family or anyone I know did and as of late I've begun to think it may be due to being molested and raped at a young age. Seeing that people here are saying they didn't start until like 13 and up I feel even more strangely. Weird!
Posted by RaeAnn 10/29/09 11:35 PM
 
Hi Tyra. I first got my period when I was 13 years old. I am now 18. I have very irregular periods. I get my period every 6 months. Should I be worried?
Posted by jessica jayne 10/29/09 10:45 PM
 
how can I get a pair nof period panties?Mine have been so heavy lately that Ihave had a few accidents. Thank you, Cindy Sipp
Posted by Cindy Sipp 10/27/09 8:06 PM
 
hi tyra. i'm 18 yrs old. i have irragular peroids. and i hate using tampons so i just use pads. they make me feel VERY uncomfortable. & ppl tease me when i finally tell them i don't use tampons. They say doesn't it feel weird I say No you get used to it, and its not even that bad, i'm not uncomfortable at all, most of the time. And its just a few days anyway haha! so what i'm asking is Am i weird for not using tampons??? please tell me thanx (watch your shows all the time :D)
Posted by brooklyn 10/27/09 3:44 PM
 
I'm 17 and I started getting my period when I was 13 and it only came about 3-4 times a year and is still following that same pattern. Should I be concerned, or. . .?
Posted by chrsitine 10/26/09 3:41 PM
 
HI TYRA!I'am a Jr in High School and I am sixtenn yrs old.When I got my first period in June of this year,but then the last four months I have not gotten my period.Any ideas why?HELP PLEASE!:(
Posted by carmen 10/22/09 4:21 PM
 
Hey Tyra. I didnt start my period until i was 16 and the only reason i started wwas because the doctor put me on birth control. I was really shy and at school i would pretend like the other girls that i hung out with at school and say "oh yeah i have to change my tampon to." they would say "who taught you to use them" and i would reply "my aunt" i finally told them that i didnt have my period till i was 16 and i found out that other people at school didnt start until late to. Your show gave me alot of information. I watched it with my grandmother and we started to talk about it. Your show made it less uncomfortable to talk about it. Thanks so much.
Posted by gloria 10/21/09 8:41 PM
 
Hey Tira well im 16 and i been having my period since i was 13 or 14 and i dont have any problems with it when im on it i dont have cramps and i dont feel like im on it. It only last me 3 days and it neve goes past those 3 days.
Posted by Monique 10/16/09 2:18 PM
 
how can we go and watch old episodes that we've missed?
Posted by kaylee 10/15/09 3:44 PM



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