The Dot Girl Game helps parents discuss periods with their daughters. Let your daughter answer the questions and see which ones she gets right and which ones need discussion. Easy True/False answers will keep her interested.

1. Welcome to the Dot Girl Game! Click here to start.

2. It’s normal to feel tenderness in my breasts while they are still developing. True or False ?

3. True Your breasts will feel tender as they are developing.

4. A menstrual cycle is typically 28 days but may be longer or shorter depending on the girl. True or False ?

5. True A typical menstrual cycle will last about 28 days. Yours may be longer or shorter.

6. I shouldn’t exercise during my period at all. True or False ?

7. False You should be able to do all of your normal activities when you are on your period.

8. Burning, itching or sharp pain during my period is reason to see a doctor. True or False ?

9. True If you feel any discomfit during your period, talk to your parent about seeing a doctor.

10. Used pads and tampons should be flushed down the toilet. True or False ?

11. False Used pads and tampons should never be flushed down the toilet. Put the used pad or tampon in a bag or wrap it in toilet paper and dispose of it in the garbage can.

12. Tampons should be changed frequently to avoid toxic shock syndrome. True or False ?

13. True Tampons should be frequently changed. Read instructions in tampon boxes for further information.

14. Girls who are athletes may get their periods later than their non-athlete friends. True or False ?

15. True Being very athletic may delay the start of your period.

16. People will be able to tell that I’m wearing a pad during my period. True or False ?

17. False Wear the right size pads and it will not show through your clothes. Use a mirror at home to double check.

18. I will start my period at the same age as all my friends. True or False ?

19. False Every girl will grow and change in a way that is right for her body. You and your friends will start your periods as different times.

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