How to Tell Your Boyfriend You Have Your Period

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Consider how long you've been dating.

   As with most personal information, it's not always appropriate to share something intimate with a person you haven't known for very long.
   
   Boys aren't always super mature at this time in their lives, and if it makes him shy, confused, or uncomfortable he might not know how to react.
   
   If you have been dating for a while and you feel you know him pretty well, you might want to bring it up casually.
   
   You don't need to make a big deal about it, because it really isn't a big deal! Think about how he's reacted to other potentially awkward moments in the past.
   
   Did he freak out, embarrass you, or tell all his friends? If so, you might want to hold off.
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   Step 2: Think about why you want to tell him.

   Is it having an impact on your relationship? Do your cramps keep you from going out with him? Do you get wicked mood swings and snap at him? If so, it might be a good idea to clue him in so he knows it's nothing personal.If it's not really affecting your relationship, then it's entirely up to you whether or not you want to tell him.
   
   If you want to keep it private, that's totally fine.
   
   If you want to be up front about it, then go for it., Chances are, he's not going to have any idea what you are talking about and the misunderstanding might make things unnecessarily awkward.If you choose to tell him, use clear language but make sure he knows it's something personal you are choosing to tell him.
   
   Say something like "I know I've been moody this week.
   
   I've actually got my period right now and sometimes it makes me a little sensitive.
   
   I just wanted to let you know what was going on with me--I'd really appreciate it if you didn't mention it to anyone else."
   
   Periods can be pretty mysterious and intimidating to boys, and he might just blush and say "Oh.
   
   Um.
   
   Okay." and never bring it up again.
   
   It's not cool, however, if he makes fun of you or says it's gross, but you shouldn't take that personally--it's his problem he's acting like an immature little boy.
   
   There's absolutely nothing wrong with you or gross about your period--in fact, it means you're perfectly healthy.
   
   You can nicely offer to give him the low down on what it actually means and that almost every single woman on the planet experiences it--even that pop star he thinks is super hot and that spokeswoman you both admire.
   
   If he's really rude, feel free to put the verbal smack-down on him.
   
   Tell him getting your period means you're a woman, and you're not sure if you can date such a little boy.
   
   Or tell him you didn't really have your period, it's just an excuse not to hook up with him.
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   Step 3: Avoid using indirect terms and referring to your period as "Aunt Flo

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   Step 4: " "the crimson wave

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   Step 5: " your "monthly visitor

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   Step 6: " or any other euphemisms.

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   Step 7: Don't feel offended if he shies away from the conversation.

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