Having two daughters means that I know there is going to come a time when they are going to need to know about the many intimate health issues that women can have. They are already intrigued by my sanitary products and ask me questions about them so I know that these conversations will need to be had soon. I am working with Canesten because they believe that if you feel more comfortable with your own body you are more likely to reach your full potential. Canesten wants women to feel comfortable discussing intimate health with their children.
I grew up with two older sisters who were 4 and 5 years older than me so by the time I was old enough to experience any intimate health issues I was lucky enough to have already overheard many conversations discussing these issues. My girls are both close in age and although they will have each other to talk to (and the internet to research on) I want them to feel comfortable coming to me as well. At the moment I try to answer their questions open and honestly, as I want my girls to know I am approachable at any time.
When I was growing up I didn’t have access to the Internet so I couldn’t research intimate health issues but these days all my girls need to do is ask Google or Alexa and they can have the information they require. Canesten has a great website full of information which about thrush, cystitis and bv, which is easy to read and nice and clear. It is an ideal place for me to recommend the girls start their research so that they have something to read to support the conversations we will be having.
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‘What I wish I knew about intimate health when I was younger’
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This post has been supported by Canesten® but all thoughts are my own.
How painful they were going to be
That is was ok to talk to my mam because she would answer my questions and put my mind at rest.
I wish my mum would have told me more , i found out most things from my older sister
my mum didn’t talk about stuff like that, so would have love to know more especially about periods. it has made me more determined to make sure my girls know they can ask anything
My mum did not discuss personal stuff like that – I learnt most things from my friends at school
I was always lucky enough to be able to talk to my mum about intimate issues, and thankfully still am; I’m like a vaginal and anal encyclopaedia since I’ve had Josh!
I’ve always had a very open relationship with my mother. She told me whatever I wanted to know. The rest I read about. This book is great. My daughter has it and I have given away multiple copies https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1609580834/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i hadn’t been to embarrassed to ask questions my mum just handed me a book to read
That its ok to walk about it
That its ok to talk about it
I wish I had known that it was ok to speak to my parents rather than get dubious advice from my equally uninformed friends.
I wish I’d know that it was something that was okay to ask questions about and not had to get my information, from the school playground.
Not to use heavily scented products down below or in the bath
Talk to my mum about it.
Not to be embarrassed or scared to talk about it.
I wish I knew everything was normal and not to worry
That nobody talks about it!
I wish I knew that (most) discharge is normal
I wish I knew that it is very important to gain knowledge about intimate health and that it is a natural body change that happens to all girls so completely normal. I remember feeling embarrassed to talk about these things and feeling awkward.
i wish i knew i could and should have asked more questions and talked more about it x
that its ok to have so many questions and talk with mum about things!
That it was ok to talk about and that my mum was there to answer my questions rather than me and my friends just guessing lol! x
I wish someone had spoken to me about not rushing into things with boys and being with boys in general
i wish i knew there was no need for embarrassment! happens to everyone and isnt nearly as scary as it first seems