If I'm at school and my first period happens what do I do

Okay, so if you get your period at school for the first time, don't even stress about it. You've totally got this.

First, don't panic. Nobody will know unless you tell them, and it's super common. Just head to the bathroom and check what's going on. If you see blood, it's probably your first period! You can use some toilet paper to hold it until you figure out your next move.

Then, try to get a pad. Sometimes the school nurse has them, or a trusted teacher, or even a friend. If you can't find one, you can make a temporary pad out of toilet paper. Just fold a bunch of it and place it in your underwear. It won't be perfect but it'll get you through until you can get home or find a real pad. You can always tell a grown-up you trust, like a teacher or the school nurse, that you started your period. They can help you out with supplies or call home for you.

It's a good idea to have a little emergency kit ready for school, just in case. It could have:

• A couple of pads
• A clean pair of underwear
• Some wet wipes
• A small plastic bag (for anything you need to wrap up)

Keep it in your backpack or locker and you'll feel way more chill about it. The Soso app can help you keep track of your cycle, so you might get a heads-up when your period is expected next time.