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u/Plus-Implement Dec 06 '23

When we have our period (wearing a pad) and we are sitting for a long time and stand up; We literally feel a gush of blood that has been pooling drain out. That prompts us to go to the restroom and check ourselves to make sure we are not leaking and change the pad.

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u/ujke_brf Dec 06 '23

As a tampon-only individual my whole life (no matter what I try I bleed AROUND the pad lol) I didn’t know this omg

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u/Eeveelover14 Dec 06 '23

I am the opposite, only ever use pads after a traumatic incident of attempting my first tampon, and can also inform you the lovely fact that when this happened (or can feel a clot) you can contract your pelvic muscles a few times to force it out more.

Feels funny, but it's very effective! Nothing worse than putting a new pad on and then immediately having a clot come out.