How To Sneak a Pad or Tampon to the Bathroom at School

Step 1

Be prepared. Things always go smoother if you have a stash of products in your locker, backpack, or wherever you need it. Get a cute cosmetics case--if it falls out of your locker, no one knows. Most people will assume it contains makeup.

Step 2

' Think about location. It's always a good idea to have at least two places you can find your supplies. Generally somewhere that is close to some of your classes.

Step 3

Know your back-up sources. If you are caught unawares know that some schools have tampon vending machines. You might have a very-well-prepared-friend. Nurses' offices often have supplies. Even some female teachers may have a supply. It's easier to be discrete if you don't have to cause a fuss trying to find what you need.

Step 4

Get excused to go to the bathroom by your teacher, and go to your locker. Wait until no one else is around. If someone walks by or is down the hallway, act like you're looking for a folder or something. Even saying something like "Oh come on, where is my math homework?" for effect.

Step 5

Get your bag to go. Go to your cosmetics bag, purse, or bag and grab your feminine product. Alternatively you could just carry the bag to the bathroom if allowed in your school. Try not to make it look really noticeable, though. It will look kind of suspicious if you are carrying a cosmetics bag to the bathroom. If it's a purse, then you will probably be fine. If, for whatever reason, you cannot bring your purse, bag, etc. to the bathroom here are some common techniques for getting around this:

Hold it in your hand and press your hand against your leg or put your hands on your hips. This works best if you have medium to larger arms, as there is more "material" to disguise the tampon.
A thin pad will fit snugly in a notebook or book.
A tampon will fit nicely in the spine of a 3-ring binder.
Tuck a tampon or pad in a sleeve of your long sleeved shirt. Or if you're wearing a hooded sweatshirt, stick it in the pocket.
Try tucking a tampon or pad in your sock if your wearing long pants.
Try tucking it down your shirt. It may sound gross, but depending on how big your breasts are, it will work.

Step 6

Most schools with uniforms require girls to wear shorts under their skirts. Stick it in the waistband of your shorts. Make sure it's a snug fit, you don't want it to fall out!

Step 7

Walk to the bathroom. When you're in, you're safe. Girls don't care if you're on your period.

Tips

Seriously, the easiest way is to just slip a tampon or a pad (if your pockets are large enough/you can fold the pad) into your pocket before you head off to school. This way you're all set if you need to go during class, then at lunch you should be able to easily grab a fresh one from your bag and slip it into your pocket without anyone noticing. And after all:
It's OKAY if you get caught and a guy knows. Seriously, they get so awkward about it, you should really use this as an excuse.
If you really don't want people to know look to see if your bag has a secret pocket to put supplies in or get an opaque pencil case, take your bag to the bathroom on the way to class so it just looks like you are being efficient and then hang your bag on the hook or set it down inside the stall, then pull out what you need and use it in there
- Keep a stash in at least two places just in case you're taken by surprise or you left your usual bag somewhere.
Keep your supplies in a Ziploc plastic bag; it keeps them in good shape for a much longer time.
If a hall monitor gives to a hard time, just show him or her the pad or tampon. (Remember a tampon can look an awful lot like a cigarette at a distance). You probably won't have to say a darn thing.
It's not a big deal if someone sees you with a tampon or pad. Sure, it can be embarrassing to be "caught", but it's not the end of the world. You're a woman and this is part of being a woman. Besides, every woman has had this happen at some point. Really.
Develop a code word with close friends if you need to ask for a pad. Do you have a 'pen' I can use? etc.
REMEMBER: You can stick a couple in your bra!!! I do that when going to school, it's a little itchy but its worth it! I sit right next to boys in class, and since I have it in my bra, they never know!
If you school allows you to carry purses around, carry it in your purse.
If you bring a sack lunch, stick a couple in your lunch box and change at lunch. Depending on how heavy your flow, I usually change before I head off to school, at lunch or break, and at the end of school.