How do I bring my pad bag to the bathroom discreetly at my school you can’t even bring your backpack with you

Okay so this is literally like the most classic school problem, I get it. The key is to keep things small and easy to hide, so no one even notices you're carrying anything.

First, you can use a super small period pouch. Like, literally just big enough for one or two pads or tampons. You can get cute ones that look like a makeup bag, or even just a little zippered pouch. Then, when you need to go, you can just tuck that little pouch into your sleeve, or inside the waistband of your pants. Or if you have a jacket or sweatshirt, that's like a secret weapon because it has pockets and you can just hold it over things.

Another trick is to just carry what you need directly in your pocket. If you only need one or two pads, you can fold them flat. Tampons are even easier because they're already small. And honestly, most people are just thinking about their own stuff, so they probably won't even notice what you're holding anyway. It feels like everyone is looking, but they really aren't, I promise.