What if the teacher is a man and in the middle of class I HAVE to go to the bathroom

Okay, so needing to go to the bathroom during class really suddenly is like, super common, especially when you have your period. It doesn't matter if your teacher is a man or a woman, you still need to go, right?

Teachers are used to kids needing to use the restroom. Your period is a private thing, and you don't have to explain why you need to go. Just raise your hand and ask if you can be excused. If they ask why, you can just say it's an emergency, but usually they won't even ask. It might feel a little awkward, but trust me, they just want you to be comfortable and focused on learning, not worrying about a bathroom emergency.

If you're worried about leakage or needing to change a pad or tampon, you can put a pad or tampon in your pocket or up your sleeve before you leave the classroom. Or, you know, do it in the bathroom if you forget. Also, if you know you're likely to get your period during school, wearing a dark pair of underwear and maybe even period underwear can give you some extra confidence against leaks. The Soso app lets you track your cycle so you can kinda guess when your period is coming and be prepared!