sorry to be off topic but does anybody know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can give me
TIP:If you have cravings for chocolate, have a piece of dark chocolate. The magnesium in the chocolate will help curb any cravings for chocolate, as that is what your body is actually craving.
Hey Claudia! Just wondering if you could do a video with tips on things that are still slightly ‘taboo’ to talk about in the ballet world like having big boobs, body hair, stage fright and just things that surround those topics! I would really appreciate this because a lot of us are still in the dark about these topics and I feel like they need to be normalised too xx💕
MEEEE I don't shave and I have D cups! I'm also autistic. I'm training hard and want to become a professional in a smaller dance company. I'm also genderqueer, although I do present more as female.
Great video! And while it is so important for girls & young women to have this info, it’s also *crucial* that boys & young men learn about the menstruation process & what girls/women are going through. I have a 16 year old son & 12yo nephew (both ballet dancers!!) and I talk openly & honestly with both of them about menstruation & all that goes with it. They are both likely going to spend their lives with a partner who goes through this every month, and they should absolutely understand the process. My 16yo is not embarrassed or ashamed when the girls he dances with talk about their periods. The girls also know that if they need someone to bring them something or go buy them something or whatever, they can trust Clarke to do that for them, without any sort of awkwardness. He is kind & understanding & treats it all like what it is- just a part of life. I encourage everyone who reads this who has boys or young men in their lives to really teach their boys this info & help them be the supportive partners that their future girlfriend/wife/DAUGHTER will need regarding this topic. 😎
Also trans men in ballet, just for me personally, I wanted to watch this video but couldn't from the amount of dysphoria the constant girl, girl, girl in it
At my ballet school we have a uniform and are not allowed to wear anything like skirts or shorts except shorts for pas de duex, but lucky in my class we are all pretty close so when someone does get there period we make sure to look out for that person during our classes in case something does happen 😂👌🏻👌🏻 we are very comfortable with each other in that subject because all girls get it!
when my old dance teacher told me about making old tights into a bra, my mind was BLOWN! so glad you’re telling everyone about it too! everyone should know this hack!
NO ONE can force you to use an internal product if you don't want to. No. One. I would highly recommend period underwear, I have never looked back from them.
@Pooh Bear My pleasure - I use Thinx, but modibodi also have them. I now only have to use a tampon on extremely heavy flow days or as an emergency option. It takes a minute to learn how much they'll hold for you (depending on the design, between 1 and 2 tampons worth), so there's a teeny bit of trial and error at the start, but once you figure it out it's a gamechanger. I just had a back up pair in my bag for the first couple of months for peace of mind. You should feel comfortable, always xo
@@catherinereid3184 Hi! I've been trying to get along with the cup but I find putting it in and taking it out quite a challenge, do you have any tips for that?
@@thatgaypotato7234 In terms of inserting, you can definitely try different folds. Everyone's body is different so you can find some UA-cam videos and see what works for you. It terms pulling the cup out, I would just say relax. Pinch the cup from the bottom to break the seal and pull the cup out in one go (I've have it happen where if you don't pull it all out at once it can sneak itself back up). I hope that helps!
Hydrogen peroxide works wonders on blood stains (learned this from a nurse), though I'd do a tiny test patch first. And if it's dry clean only then I don't know what to tell you 🤐
I had my stupid period for every pool party and every beach vacation of my teenage years, so I wish I'd had an "Ellen" to tell me about tampons! You were so lucky! 💕 If someone is new to tampons, try different brands, because for years I defaulted to Tam_ax - can I say that? Then I realized why I hated them, because they expand lengthwise (!), making them so, so uncomfortable. The Pearl ones are better, and the Pla_tex brand is good. Thanks for talking about this , Claudia. My mom actually never told me I was going to get a period. Really. When I got it I was terrified, and at first I thought I'd be bleeding EVERY DAY for the rest of my life! I'm just saying this in case there's another young girl out there with a super-shy mom who can't talk about this stuff. I'm glad you're doing it.
Also, I think it helps to put a thin coat of KY Jelly lubricant on the bottom half of the applicator to make it slide in really easily. I didnt figure out that trick until a few years after I started.
The worst day does differ from person to person! Second day, yeah I have a heavy flow, but I have no or very little pain. Day one is lighter but very painful.
For those who do not eat meat, make sure you’re getting lots of leafy greens into your diet, and focus on eating iron-rich foods. You can also increase the amount of foods you eat that have vitamin C in them to assist your body in absorbing the extra iron you’re consuming. If you’re feeling lethargic often when you’re on your period, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about including an iron supplement in your daily routine. And as always, stay hydrated! Ensuring you have enough fluid will help to reduce the severity of your cramping and headaches. 💜
Thank you for this Claudia! Our periods need to be normalized. It’s a normal phenomenon for a female. People used to shut me down when I talk about it but it needs to be talked about.
I just want to say for anyone who is on the pill like me, be careful if you’re ever on one called rigevidon, I was just in hospital for four days as they thought I had appendicitis but it was just the pill I was on which could lead to tumours ect, they swapped me to a lower oestrogen pill and I’ve been a lot better x thank you Claudia for making this a normal thing in the community! X
I’ll never forget the first time I started my period! I was 11 and it was RIGHT before dance class 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ I’m 32 now and I can’t imagine having been able to watch a UA-cam video about this topic as a young dancer. So glad that dancers in 2020 can watch this!
What a wonderful video. Educating girls about their periods and what to expect of their bodies. I loved when you said “it’s a normal bodily function.” Yes it is and there’s really no fighting it. Make friends with your body. You will appreciate it. 🥰
I just discovered this channel!! I never danced BUT you girls/Women have my utmost RESPECT! Also girls be kind to each other.. life is difficult for all of us for different reasons!! Being kind to someone will make your day..
I found that Ibuprofen helped with very painful cramps. The combination of a tampon and a light flow pad was not too bulky and reduced the risk of leaks. Of course, I am now too old for “that time of the month.” Stick on pads were not available when I started. Just the “belt” and cardboard tampons. Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen were not available, either. The more “modern” products are much more comfortable.
my periods v weird tbh its like the opposite of normal ones -high energy -no cramps -cravings are small -i feel disgusting but overall my productivity and energy go way up -a little sensitive -first day is hell (as in blood amount and how disgusting i feel, no cramps), as well as days 2-4, and then starts getting lighter, ends at around day 8 (a little bit of cramping)
We‘re allowed to wear underwear in class, so I use period panties. My brain doesn’t like the idea of tampons or menstrual cups - I don’t know why. Before I had pads but that wasn’t really the thing for class because it felt gross when I was sweating. The panties might seem quite expensive at first but they should be wearable for about five years so it is actually cheaper than tampons, pads etc. Anyways, with the panties I feel more secure and I haven’t got a too heavy flow (it isn’t too light either), I only have to change them after 12-15 hours. I think those period panties are a good alternative for those who don’t like tampons or menstrual cups, so I encourage to try them
Thanks for sharing! I love your ‘down-to-earth’ approach; as a dutchie I appreciate your no-nonsense. I’m already 50 years old, you’re a real role model for all the young dancers and you take on your task so professionally and yet with a smile and so much wit... respect and honor for you Claudia! I like your open mind and the way you speak about this topic 💪🏻👍🏻
my best tip for periods: use a menstrual cup! I can't recommend these things highly enough. You can wear them way longer than tampons. (up to 12 hours!) I have way less cramps, They are more comfortable. Especially when you want to wear something "just in case". With tampons, if I wore one just in case and had to pull it out dry, it would be very uncomfortable. With cups, it's not uncomfortable at all if you wear one just to make sure. I think that is especially helpful for performances and stuff like that. sidenote: there is a bit of a learning curve with cups. I recommend first using it at home, and changing to a tampon when you go out, just until you really get the hang of it. The first time I used one I put it in wrong and went to a party, and I leaked a lot... Give yourself some time to get used to them. that might take 2 or 3 periods until you're completely comfortable with them. Oh, and if you're young/a virgin: putting them in with some lube will help a lot.
How big are they? I use tampons and I can wear them fine. It does end up being very painful to take out though. ( I am a virgin ) I can't bear to think about having to reach up there being a virgin. Are they somewhat easy to use?
Definitely speak to your GP about contraception options. There are plenty of options like injections, implants and IUDs with varying effects on your period. Just remember that they affect everyone differently, so what works well for your friends might not work for you. It can also take a bit of time to figure out what works best for you. If you are experiencing ongoing and severe period pain (ie unbearable not just cramps) please speak to your GP and make sure they take you seriously.
I just wanted to say that i use period underwear and it works so well for me! I dont have to use any pads or tampons which contributes a lot to waste and they feel so much more comfortable and dry! Im definitely not saying pads and tampons arent great, but i have found dance period underwear that is seamless so its perfect for classes and performances! This video was really helpful though so thanks for trying to make it less taboo!
haha thanks, i changed it a lot now xD hoping to change it to another prix candidate sometime in february (which is the hottest ballet competition season lol)
Such an excellent video! Very informative for sure....especially for younger women who are just beginning their periods. I didn't start getting cramps till I was about 25 or so....one super nasty time it was so bad I thought I'd have to go to the hospital!! Thankfully I was able to sleep and it was much better! If I had a hot cup of tea and then slept for a couple hours, I awoke without cramps. Again, thank you for this much needed (I feel!), video!!
13:50 When I was young (started at 10-11) I was pretty embarrassed to talk about the products I needed to deal with my period, but I liked pads with wings and started using the code word "birds" with my mother when she'd ask if I needed anything from the store, over time it has evolved as my general code word on my calendar for tracking just out of weird nostalgia, ha.
Birds!!! Wish I would have known that one, along with Auntie Flow, putting a period dot on the calendar to mark your first day, lots of other funny ways to deal with the period!!!
I got my first Period at 16 also. We were a bit later than most of our classmates! You're right - it comes at the right time for YOU. Probably most Girls have slightly irregular Periods for the first couple of years, while we're still growing and maturing. Good Nutrition is ALWAYS important but especially around the Period, you probably need more Iron and Protein. I'm not much of a Carnivore but always craved Steak and Spinach a few days before the Period - and my Doctor advised eating Beef Liver (couldn't stand it!). Always remember - CHOCOLATE HELPS! (In moderation of course.)
@@equinae6048 Don't worry about it! If you're a Dancer, your body has less fat than many other girls. Also it has to do with your genes - how old your mother and grandmothers were when they had their first Periods. You'll be fine.
💜💋💜💋💜💋💜Magnesium is very low before periods..taking magnesium supplements the need for chocolate,chips,junk food will gone...love you amazing Claudia..
Honestly this is just stuff everyone needs to know because you probably have some people in your life who do get their period or you might even have a daughter in the future if you want kids, just a good thing to be educated.
I use a menstrual cup during my ballet performances and seems to help with the cramps. I would recommend practicing with it a couple of months before. Hope this helps!
i love how she’s so comfortable with this topic like she in a public park and talking about periods and doesn’t feel weird about it. also tysm for all the tips they were super helpful and will for sure be using these in dance!
Awesome to be helping each other about these things Claudia, as an “old” dancer I have found that the more natural we are in dealing with the changes in our bodies
Thank you so much Claudia for making this video it is so nice knowing that I am not the only self conscious dancer out there that is worried and paranoid about leaking.
Claudia...You are SOOO 'ACE'!!! I AM SIxty-seven... so twenty years beyond my last period!! But I absolutely LOVE you for who you are and what you do....and I ASSURE you...your mum is SOOOO proud of you! I took up ballet for the first time when I was sixty-one!!! And now it is the PASSION of my life!! I attend two adult classes a week plus one private lesson and I take part in livestream barre classes from Moscow!! I've been following Joy Womack since she began vlogging...another truly inspiring Soul! But YOU, my Lovely are 'up there' on my list of people I love, respect and so enjoy watching! I am a retired teacher and without doubt you have that gift! You are a BORN teacher! Such a great communicator! And trust me, Claudia...if I lived your side of the globe, near you (I'm in the UK!) I'd be signing up for private lessons with you!!! Take care, Angel-Soul and keep showing the world who you are...because who you are is AWESOME and your LIGHT is travelling across the dancing world, like an unstoppable tsunami!!! 😄 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏👏👏💃💃💃
I'm the only dancer (self -taught) that had period for the first time in 6th grade? Btw Claudia I love you. Keep working hard and helping us. Kisses from Greece. ❤😘🇬🇷
I prefer pads at night too! I definitely relate to the feeling of them being restrictive during day activities. I have just transitioned to a menstrual cup and I don't get as many cramps and pain as I used to! I also find I have even more freedom in movement with a menstrual cup. The second day is definitely the worst. I always have to double up on pads at night cuz my period likes to go all the way back. I have thought about trying period underwear. Anyone like them?
i am so happy that i am not the online person who will get her period very late, i am 15 and still haven’t got my first period yet. love your video’s 😍😍🥰🥰😘😘
How nice it woud have been to have youtube when I was young :) great video! I was 13 on a bus on my way to a scout camp for 9 days when I got my period, omg hahaha.
i have my first in the audition for swan lake. my mom always give me a couple of tampons for when it comes . i was wearing a blue leotard. remember jellybean? that is my favorite leotard.i love it so much. i,m a little sad my classes and preformance as a white swan are cancelled for a couple of months. because of the Coronavirus..
I'm 24 and not a dancer (unsure why I'm here but addicted to ballet videos at the moment!) but just wanted to say thank you for making this video! I have a side business making reusable sanitary pads and the taboo around periods is crazy. We need more people in this world talking freely about topics like this ❤️
Love how you adressed the pill situation and recommended to talk to the doctor and decide together what to do, because everybody's different and every pill is different and produces different reactions on different people. My life, for example, changed completely for the better since I started taking the pill: the pain is close to none, it lasts less and I loose less blood (which is a good thing for me for medical reasons) and I'm able to live my life to the fullest, while before when I was on my period I basically was bedridden for at least 4 days. Everybody is different and as Claudia said, don't take certain medication just because everyone takes it and talk to your doctor before doing anything. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk
Hello Miss Claudia! This is such an amazing video I love how you are so comfortable about this topic! Question- I know with the virus it might be hard to film, but when are you making a new video?
This video was so engaging even though I already knew what was said that I didn’t think to comment until the outro. I think Kathryn morgan has that tights thing on her channel on a random video and have been wanting to do it. I’m definitely going to with an old pair when I get back from dance Xoxo, Nora
Boy do i remember those days ...thank god when i had my 2 kids that cramping went away,now my period is done for life thank god , im enjoying my grandkids had my period for 40 long yrs.
Thank you for this video, it was really nice to hear someone speak so open about it. Also that you told that a period is normal, because often teachers say, that it isn't normal or advising you to go on birth control. I also really like your tip to eat enough red meat in the period. But as a vegetarian that's difficult. My Chinese friend told me that they drink black goji tea, and it actually really helps. I put 10 of them in a mug and add boiling water. For me one mug a day is already enough. It really helped me to keep up on that days even when I felt a bit tired before.
Thanks for posting! I'm probably getting my last period, as I'm currently undergoing testosterone treatments to transition to be a guy :) Love how you're so open about this, it made me feel so much more comfortable watching this video!
Thanks for sharing! But please girls (and Claudia ;) : consider menstrual cups! Tampons and pads make so much waste!!! Applicators make things easier, bute with a little bit of training, its soooo easy to apply a tampon without one - which saves a lot of plastic. Dear Claudia, you're such an inspiration to so many girls, you could really help make things better by raising awareness to the environmental aspects of your and our actions. Thank you :)
I use reusable period products. I can't imagine dancing and wearing them. (a cup would work). Menstrual underwear would be okay maybe. Pads probably not, you would maybe see it through the tights/leo
Keep up the fab videos Claudia and thank you for listening to and responding to your subscribers comments/ video requests. Ps I’m sure Mackenzie will love the mention, she’s a dude like you!
I was the same as you about not taking pain relief for many years. One of the best things I ever did was to start taking ibuprofen for my bad cramps which only happen on the first day for me. I don’t know why I tortured myself for so long by not taking anything. Before, I would struggle to get out of bed whereas now I can be (somewhat) functional. Btw if you do need pain relief, ibuprofen and aspirin can inhibit the hormone that causes cramps (prostaglandin) so I would recommend either of those. Paracetamol doesn’t have the same effect.
@Nausicaa True! It can definitely depend on the person too, based off lots of different factors (genetics, etc). I’m glad you found something that works for you :)
You could try a heating pad? And extra stretches for the hamstrings and low back - those help me. You could do them after you're already warmed up by the heating pad... Hope you find relief! 💕
Great video, but hey let me tell you you should try MENSTRUAL CUP. I tried it few months ago and I am absolutely in love with it. You can move freely there i no leakage and most of the time I don't even know I have it! Plus tampons are really bad and can be dangerous because the chemicals they contain. So give it a try when you find the right size of cup it is absolute magic!
It says it lasts for 12 hours but doesn't work on me though. It'll overflow 😅 and it's tightly suctioned. I have to empty is every hour or so. I gave up and changed to disposable period panties for the first three days. Then following a cup for the remaining days
@@pinkcotton94 oh no it doesn't last tht long and it shouldn't be. You need to empty it every 4-5 hours... except overnight I have it all night and it is okay. It depends on the size really. Some people need bigger because they bleed a lot but not too big because it has to fit perfectly. I chose mine from Aliexpress first, it was really cheap and smelled funny but I just wanted to know size so I tried it that way, they have different sizes, but I ordered original in my country because it is made of really quality material. It is from company called Maluna, they have lot of options. So yeah it is about finding the one, but sure lot of things can work!
@@MsBaruschka oh mine is freedom cup. I bought a smaller size because the bigger size is recommended for women who have given birth and I'm... Scared lol.
@@pinkcotton94 hahah I mean the size is tricky. If it's too small it will overflow and if it's too big it might not open completely. So yeah idk I really was lucky to chose right one first time. I have Maluna M standart softness but if you are working out a lot or dancing you might need sport. It is a bit more firm. And uhm yeah I am happy, some say it is hard to get it to open because Maluna is different material it is not silicone, but I figured a little trick. You have to let it open a bit right in "the front" of your... favourite organ 😂 and then push it a bit deeper so it completely opens. Idk but maybe you do have right size mine was leaking too first few times because I had to figure proper way of inserting so maybe it is your case too. But yeah hha I was scared of the big one too but they are not THAT big, I saw them all sizes in the shop and the difference is small. But if you want try again the one you have maybe it is really good but it doesn't open because of the inserting...
My ballet school has a uniform for leotards and the thing is its a pastel blue leotard 😬 so what do i do in this case? they also dont let us wear skirts :(
SO true about "the second day"; the first day is like "I'm here, just so you know", the second day is hellish
2nd day is horrible
sorry to be off topic but does anybody know a trick to log back into an instagram account?
I stupidly forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can give me
im gonna have my 12 hour dance concert on my period on my second day😭😭
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Oh, no....
Yes love that your wanting to normalise this topic in the dance world !
Luna Montana has really good videos on this too xx
And Katherine morgan, it is from a few years ago.
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Wow 136 comments I feel famous
TIP:If you have cravings for chocolate, have a piece of dark chocolate. The magnesium in the chocolate will help curb any cravings for chocolate, as that is what your body is actually craving.
Great tip!! Helps me a lot!
Hey Claudia! Just wondering if you could do a video with tips on things that are still slightly ‘taboo’ to talk about in the ballet world like having big boobs, body hair, stage fright and just things that surround those topics! I would really appreciate this because a lot of us are still in the dark about these topics and I feel like they need to be normalised too xx💕
Oh yes and also if plus size girls can be ballerinas?
@@toniesolomon as a plus size ballerina yes you can
MEEEE
I don't shave and I have D cups! I'm also autistic. I'm training hard and want to become a professional in a smaller dance company. I'm also genderqueer, although I do present more as female.
Great video! And while it is so important for girls & young women to have this info, it’s also *crucial* that boys & young men learn about the menstruation process & what girls/women are going through. I have a 16 year old son & 12yo nephew (both ballet dancers!!) and I talk openly & honestly with both of them about menstruation & all that goes with it. They are both likely going to spend their lives with a partner who goes through this every month, and they should absolutely understand the process. My 16yo is not embarrassed or ashamed when the girls he dances with talk about their periods. The girls also know that if they need someone to bring them something or go buy them something or whatever, they can trust Clarke to do that for them, without any sort of awkwardness. He is kind & understanding & treats it all like what it is- just a part of life. I encourage everyone who reads this who has boys or young men in their lives to really teach their boys this info & help them be the supportive partners that their future girlfriend/wife/DAUGHTER will need regarding this topic. 😎
Also trans men in ballet, just for me personally, I wanted to watch this video but couldn't from the amount of dysphoria the constant girl, girl, girl in it
At my ballet school we have a uniform and are not allowed to wear anything like skirts or shorts except shorts for pas de duex, but lucky in my class we are all pretty close so when someone does get there period we make sure to look out for that person during our classes in case something does happen 😂👌🏻👌🏻 we are very comfortable with each other in that subject because all girls get it!
when my old dance teacher told me about making old tights into a bra, my mind was BLOWN! so glad you’re telling everyone about it too! everyone should know this hack!
I got my period when I was 11 and as a dancer it was so dang awkward and hard to deal with. This video helped so much!! Tysm ily ♡♡
Ayee thanks Claudia ♡♡
I love how comfortable she is with this topic ☺️
geli10barros she’s 27 and a dancer.
I’m crying on the bathroom floor because I’ve been trying to put a tampon in for that past hour because my dance teacher forces us to wear tampons 😭
Oh my god that's horrible. Why would they make you do that. You should transfer schools!
Sorry you have to go through this😧 no body should force you to do anything
NO ONE can force you to use an internal product if you don't want to. No. One. I would highly recommend period underwear, I have never looked back from them.
That’s insane!!! I can’t wear them because of my body structure. I hope you found/can find a new school.
@Pooh Bear My pleasure - I use Thinx, but modibodi also have them. I now only have to use a tampon on extremely heavy flow days or as an emergency option. It takes a minute to learn how much they'll hold for you (depending on the design, between 1 and 2 tampons worth), so there's a teeny bit of trial and error at the start, but once you figure it out it's a gamechanger. I just had a back up pair in my bag for the first couple of months for peace of mind. You should feel comfortable, always xo
Menstrual cups are so comfortable, i do Capoeira, never have leaks with it. Its a good alternative
I also use a menstrual cup! It's definitely an investment but I am saving so much money every month and I am also creating less waste!
Ja i love mine. It's also nice to never have to worry about running out.
Clumsy Goat that’s true! Also you can wear it before you start your period to avoid accidents
@@catherinereid3184 Hi! I've been trying to get along with the cup but I find putting it in and taking it out quite a challenge, do you have any tips for that?
@@thatgaypotato7234 In terms of inserting, you can definitely try different folds. Everyone's body is different so you can find some UA-cam videos and see what works for you. It terms pulling the cup out, I would just say relax. Pinch the cup from the bottom to break the seal and pull the cup out in one go (I've have it happen where if you don't pull it all out at once it can sneak itself back up). I hope that helps!
Ironic that this would come out a day after I bled all over my hired white dance costume 😂🤦♀️
We've all been there!
Hydrogen peroxide works wonders on blood stains (learned this from a nurse), though I'd do a tiny test patch first. And if it's dry clean only then I don't know what to tell you 🤐
She Elf Johnson helpful tip my mum got it out before we were meant to return it thank god 😅
@@abih5882 Oh good! 😃 Mums are awesome.
She Elf Johnson I swear they are magic or something 😂
I had my stupid period for every pool party and every beach vacation of my teenage years, so I wish I'd had an "Ellen" to tell me about tampons! You were so lucky! 💕
If someone is new to tampons, try different brands, because for years I defaulted to Tam_ax - can I say that? Then I realized why I hated them, because they expand lengthwise (!), making them so, so uncomfortable. The Pearl ones are better, and the Pla_tex brand is good.
Thanks for talking about this , Claudia. My mom actually never told me I was going to get a period. Really. When I got it I was terrified, and at first I thought I'd be bleeding EVERY DAY for the rest of my life! I'm just saying this in case there's another young girl out there with a super-shy mom who can't talk about this stuff. I'm glad you're doing it.
Also, I think it helps to put a thin coat of KY Jelly lubricant on the bottom half of the applicator to make it slide in really easily. I didnt figure out that trick until a few years after I started.
The worst day does differ from person to person! Second day, yeah I have a heavy flow, but I have no or very little pain. Day one is lighter but very painful.
I’m literally sitting on my floor on my period eating m&m’s
Emma G same lol
For those who do not eat meat, make sure you’re getting lots of leafy greens into your diet, and focus on eating iron-rich foods. You can also increase the amount of foods you eat that have vitamin C in them to assist your body in absorbing the extra iron you’re consuming. If you’re feeling lethargic often when you’re on your period, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about including an iron supplement in your daily routine. And as always, stay hydrated! Ensuring you have enough fluid will help to reduce the severity of your cramping and headaches. 💜
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Or you eat a lot of metal crap, like this man ;/
Thank you for this Claudia! Our periods need to be normalized. It’s a normal phenomenon for a female. People used to shut me down when I talk about it but it needs to be talked about.
I just want to say for anyone who is on the pill like me, be careful if you’re ever on one called rigevidon, I was just in hospital for four days as they thought I had appendicitis but it was just the pill I was on which could lead to tumours ect, they swapped me to a lower oestrogen pill and I’ve been a lot better x thank you Claudia for making this a normal thing in the community! X
I’ll never forget the first time I started my period! I was 11 and it was RIGHT before dance class 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ I’m 32 now and I can’t imagine having been able to watch a UA-cam video about this topic as a young dancer. So glad that dancers in 2020 can watch this!
honestly the exact same thing happened to me only i was 13
props to you for filming in public ! i love how you’re so open about this topic, it should be talked about more openly like this ❣️❣️❣️
What a wonderful video. Educating girls about their periods and what to expect of their bodies. I loved when you said “it’s a normal bodily function.” Yes it is and there’s really no fighting it. Make friends with your body. You will appreciate it. 🥰
I just discovered this channel!! I never danced BUT you girls/Women have my utmost RESPECT! Also girls be kind to each other.. life is difficult for all of us for different reasons!! Being kind to someone will make your day..
I found that Ibuprofen helped with very painful cramps. The combination of a tampon and a light flow pad was not too bulky and reduced the risk of leaks. Of course, I am now too old for “that time of the month.” Stick on pads were not available when I started. Just the “belt” and cardboard tampons. Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen were not available, either. The more “modern” products are much more comfortable.
my periods v weird tbh its like the opposite of normal ones
-high energy
-no cramps
-cravings are small
-i feel disgusting but overall my productivity and energy go way up
-a little sensitive
-first day is hell (as in blood amount and how disgusting i feel, no cramps), as well as days 2-4, and then starts getting lighter, ends at around day 8 (a little bit of cramping)
Omg same!
Same
Ha same!
We‘re allowed to wear underwear in class, so I use period panties. My brain doesn’t like the idea of tampons or menstrual cups - I don’t know why. Before I had pads but that wasn’t really the thing for class because it felt gross when I was sweating. The panties might seem quite expensive at first but they should be wearable for about five years so it is actually cheaper than tampons, pads etc. Anyways, with the panties I feel more secure and I haven’t got a too heavy flow (it isn’t too light either), I only have to change them after 12-15 hours. I think those period panties are a good alternative for those who don’t like tampons or menstrual cups, so I encourage to try them
Thanks for sharing! I love your ‘down-to-earth’ approach; as a dutchie I appreciate your no-nonsense. I’m already 50 years old, you’re a real role model for all the young dancers and you take on your task so professionally and yet with a smile and so much wit... respect and honor for you Claudia! I like your open mind and the way you speak about this topic 💪🏻👍🏻
my best tip for periods: use a menstrual cup! I can't recommend these things highly enough. You can wear them way longer than tampons. (up to 12 hours!) I have way less cramps, They are more comfortable. Especially when you want to wear something "just in case". With tampons, if I wore one just in case and had to pull it out dry, it would be very uncomfortable. With cups, it's not uncomfortable at all if you wear one just to make sure. I think that is especially helpful for performances and stuff like that.
sidenote: there is a bit of a learning curve with cups. I recommend first using it at home, and changing to a tampon when you go out, just until you really get the hang of it. The first time I used one I put it in wrong and went to a party, and I leaked a lot... Give yourself some time to get used to them. that might take 2 or 3 periods until you're completely comfortable with them. Oh, and if you're young/a virgin: putting them in with some lube will help a lot.
How big are they? I use tampons and I can wear them fine. It does end up being very painful to take out though. ( I am a virgin ) I can't bear to think about having to reach up there being a virgin. Are they somewhat easy to use?
@@rotting_turtle2948 maybe wait a bit longer until you are comfortable enough with your body to try them out
I love my menstrual cup!
Definitely speak to your GP about contraception options. There are plenty of options like injections, implants and IUDs with varying effects on your period. Just remember that they affect everyone differently, so what works well for your friends might not work for you. It can also take a bit of time to figure out what works best for you. If you are experiencing ongoing and severe period pain (ie unbearable not just cramps) please speak to your GP and make sure they take you seriously.
This is not about the video but I love how you start every video with I hope you're having an amazing day. Love you ❤❤
Limited bee72 love you!!!
I can only imagine what the people in the back walking around are thinking when they see Claudia talking about getting her period lol
Who else is on their period lolol
Rachel Marshall just had mine 😅😅
Mine is about to come
I'm passed that stage, but still have vivid memories! 😊
Rachel Marshall me!
2 days away. them cramps be starting!!
I just wanted to say that i use period underwear and it works so well for me! I dont have to use any pads or tampons which contributes a lot to waste and they feel so much more comfortable and dry! Im definitely not saying pads and tampons arent great, but i have found dance period underwear that is seamless so its perfect for classes and performances! This video was really helpful though so thanks for trying to make it less taboo!
does anyone know what the people walking in the back are thinking? XD
Kristen Lou HAHA
I love your profile picture , Hanna Park’s variation in Prix de Lausanne was awesome
haha thanks, i changed it a lot now xD hoping to change it to another prix candidate sometime in february (which is the hottest ballet competition season lol)
Such an excellent video! Very informative for sure....especially for younger women who are just beginning their periods. I didn't start getting cramps till I was about 25 or so....one super nasty time it was so bad I thought I'd have to go to the hospital!! Thankfully I was able to sleep and it was much better! If I had a hot cup of tea and then slept for a couple hours, I awoke without cramps. Again, thank you for this much needed (I feel!), video!!
13:50 When I was young (started at 10-11) I was pretty embarrassed to talk about the products I needed to deal with my period, but I liked pads with wings and started using the code word "birds" with my mother when she'd ask if I needed anything from the store, over time it has evolved as my general code word on my calendar for tracking just out of weird nostalgia, ha.
Birds!!!
Wish I would have known that one, along with Auntie Flow, putting a period dot on the calendar to mark your first day, lots of other funny ways to deal with the period!!!
I am just wishing for Claudia's YT channel to get to 1M subs! Luv you!
I want to take a class with you but I can’t because of the corona virus xxx
Same!!
I got my first Period at 16 also. We were a bit later than most of our classmates! You're right - it comes at the right time for YOU.
Probably most Girls have slightly irregular Periods for the first couple of years, while we're still growing and maturing.
Good Nutrition is ALWAYS important but especially around the Period, you probably need more Iron and Protein. I'm not much of a Carnivore but always craved Steak and Spinach a few days before the Period - and my Doctor advised eating Beef Liver (couldn't stand it!).
Always remember - CHOCOLATE HELPS! (In moderation of course.)
Yes the body needs the extra iron for sure.
Im 14 almost 15 and im the only one of all my classmates who hasnt had their period yet
@@equinae6048 Don't worry about it! If you're a Dancer, your body has less fat than many other girls. Also it has to do with your genes - how old your mother and grandmothers were when they had their first Periods. You'll be fine.
@@suzannederringer1607 ahh okeyy thanks yeah my mother got her period also later so yea haha
@@equinae6048 Same. Except I'm 15.
💜💋💜💋💜💋💜Magnesium is very low before periods..taking magnesium supplements the need for chocolate,chips,junk food will gone...love you amazing Claudia..
Tina Rider for me my magnesium is too high ! If I have to much chocolate I get headaches and cramps
@@caramacdonald7954 if. Your magnesium is to high you don't need it..
I’m a male but I’m watching this hahaha
Iker Anhuar hahaha HELLO 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✨✨
Well you never know when you may be able to recommend this video to a young woman!😊
Good. No point being ignorant about it like most men.
Honestly this is just stuff everyone needs to know because you probably have some people in your life who do get their period or you might even have a daughter in the future if you want kids, just a good thing to be educated.
Good for you! 😂
I use a menstrual cup during my ballet performances and seems to help with the cramps. I would recommend practicing with it a couple of months before. Hope this helps!
i love how she’s so comfortable with this topic like she in a public park and talking about periods and doesn’t feel weird about it. also tysm for all the tips they were super helpful and will for sure be using these in dance!
Awesome to be helping each other about these things Claudia, as an “old” dancer I have found that the more natural we are in dealing with the changes in our bodies
I am a gymnast, however this video is incredibly helpful and wonderful to refer to! Thank you, Claudia, for making this video.
Thank you so much Claudia for making this video it is so nice knowing that I am not the only self conscious dancer out there that is worried and paranoid about leaking.
I love how you also support Mackenzie! Also, tysm for this video! I’m 12, a ballerina, and I got my period a few months ago 👀 ilysm 💜
Thank you so much for making this video, Claudia! I find it funny that I'm on my 2nd day right now, yes, it's definitely the worst day.
Claudia...You are SOOO 'ACE'!!! I AM SIxty-seven... so twenty years beyond my last period!! But I absolutely LOVE you for who you are and what you do....and I ASSURE you...your mum is SOOOO proud of you! I took up ballet for the first time when I was sixty-one!!! And now it is the PASSION of my life!! I attend two adult classes a week plus one private lesson and I take part in livestream barre classes from Moscow!! I've been following Joy Womack since she began vlogging...another truly inspiring Soul! But YOU, my Lovely are 'up there' on my list of people I love, respect and so enjoy watching! I am a retired teacher and without doubt you have that gift! You are a BORN teacher! Such a great communicator! And trust me, Claudia...if I lived your side of the globe, near you (I'm in the UK!) I'd be signing up for private lessons with you!!! Take care, Angel-Soul and keep showing the world who you are...because who you are is AWESOME and your LIGHT is travelling across the dancing world, like an unstoppable tsunami!!! 😄
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏👏👏💃💃💃
I'm the only dancer
(self -taught) that had period for the first time in 6th grade?
Btw Claudia I love you. Keep working hard and helping us. Kisses from Greece. ❤😘🇬🇷
Going to pass to my daughter who almost there and terrified it'll come during class. Thanks Claudia.
I prefer pads at night too! I definitely relate to the feeling of them being restrictive during day activities. I have just transitioned to a menstrual cup and I don't get as many cramps and pain as I used to! I also find I have even more freedom in movement with a menstrual cup. The second day is definitely the worst. I always have to double up on pads at night cuz my period likes to go all the way back. I have thought about trying period underwear. Anyone like them?
Omg so used to do the cut off tights in Ballet School in England !!!!!!! Love it !!!!
i am so happy that i am not the online person who will get her period very late, i am 15 and still haven’t got my first period yet. love your video’s 😍😍🥰🥰😘😘
Luna Soudan enjoy it while it last
Apps actually helped me be more aware of my pre period symptoms. The monthly spot is a great teller though haha
Claudia, I forgot to say you have beautiful and expressive hands and your nails simply add to their beauty! (Ps I'm a long-nail kinda gal too!💅💜)
How nice it woud have been to have youtube when I was young :) great video! I was 13 on a bus on my way to a scout camp for 9 days when I got my period, omg hahaha.
Out of any dance video I have watched, This is truly the far most helpful one I have seen yet.
i have my first in the audition for swan lake. my mom always give me a couple of tampons for when it comes . i was wearing a blue leotard. remember jellybean? that is my favorite leotard.i love it so much. i,m a little sad my classes and preformance as a white swan are cancelled for a couple of months. because of the Coronavirus..
I'm 24 and not a dancer (unsure why I'm here but addicted to ballet videos at the moment!) but just wanted to say thank you for making this video! I have a side business making reusable sanitary pads and the taboo around periods is crazy. We need more people in this world talking freely about topics like this ❤️
Love how you adressed the pill situation and recommended to talk to the doctor and decide together what to do, because everybody's different and every pill is different and produces different reactions on different people. My life, for example, changed completely for the better since I started taking the pill: the pain is close to none, it lasts less and I loose less blood (which is a good thing for me for medical reasons) and I'm able to live my life to the fullest, while before when I was on my period I basically was bedridden for at least 4 days. Everybody is different and as Claudia said, don't take certain medication just because everyone takes it and talk to your doctor before doing anything.
Thank you for coming to my Ted talk
Hello Miss Claudia! This is such an amazing video I love how you are so comfortable about this topic! Question- I know with the virus it might be hard to film, but when are you making a new video?
This is such great info for dancers who menstruate regardless of gender :)
This video was so engaging even though I already knew what was said that I didn’t think to comment until the outro. I think Kathryn morgan has that tights thing on her channel on a random video and have been wanting to do it. I’m definitely going to with an old pair when I get back from dance
Xoxo, Nora
Yesss!!! Thank u so much for making this video!! I’m 14 and started dance a little while ago and have had problems too! 💕💕💕💕
After I bought my first menstrual cup, my period has never been easier! I never feel paranoid about leaking anymore, it's awesome!
I legit had dance today and started my period just after I saw this vid
Mum Claudia 🥺💖
Boy do i remember those days ...thank god when i had my 2 kids that cramping went away,now my period is done for life thank god , im enjoying my grandkids had my period for 40 long yrs.
I love that you did this!!!
Anyone else get super balloted during there period
Nope just me ok
Sorry to hear about your mum 😕 and thank you for sharing, luv your videos
BTW I absolutely luv the nylon shirt
idea 💡
I’m expected to be on my period on my ballet/pointe showcase 😔
Great advice. Thanks Claudia 💜
After I stopped eating sugar my 5 day period shrunk to 2 days!
this video is so so necessary for dancers - thank you so much for posting!!
Kathryn Morgan, in her video about periods, suggested also wearing two pairs of tights when you have your period.
Thank you for this video, it was really nice to hear someone speak so open about it. Also that you told that a period is normal, because often teachers say, that it isn't normal or advising you to go on birth control.
I also really like your tip to eat enough red meat in the period. But as a vegetarian that's difficult. My Chinese friend told me that they drink black goji tea, and it actually really helps. I put 10 of them in a mug and add boiling water. For me one mug a day is already enough. It really helped me to keep up on that days even when I felt a bit tired before.
I know this video is a year old but just wanted to say thank you. I was searching for a video to help my 12 yr old dancer and this was perfect.
Thanks for posting! I'm probably getting my last period, as I'm currently undergoing testosterone treatments to transition to be a guy :)
Love how you're so open about this, it made me feel so much more comfortable watching this video!
Wow I wish you the best through transition.
It's so good you're doing this.
bruh i was literally gonna watch one of mackenzies vids after this, when you mentioned her I was like :0
Thank you for giving such Great advice. You should do a colaboration with the Rybka twins!
My mom never told me a thing! I wish you were around way back then. 🙂
Same here!
Thanks for sharing! But please girls (and Claudia ;) : consider menstrual cups! Tampons and pads make so much waste!!! Applicators make things easier, bute with a little bit of training, its soooo easy to apply a tampon without one - which saves a lot of plastic. Dear Claudia, you're such an inspiration to so many girls, you could really help make things better by raising awareness to the environmental aspects of your and our actions. Thank you :)
I use reusable period products. I can't imagine dancing and wearing them. (a cup would work). Menstrual underwear would be okay maybe. Pads probably not, you would maybe see it through the tights/leo
0:35 I wonder what the guy at the back was thinking lol 😂
Keep up the fab videos Claudia and thank you for listening to and responding to your subscribers comments/ video requests.
Ps I’m sure Mackenzie will love the mention, she’s a dude like you!
Gazillion by the time you're around 27 to 29 the mensis has been with us for gazillion times. 😂
love the tights trick
Thank you so much for making this video! It was very helpful and you gave me a lot of tips that I’ve never heard before!☺️❤️
Bathing suit bottoms are great. Easy to clean leaks, stays tight against your body unlike regular undies.
Why have I never thought of this??!!
I use a menstruation cup and I love it💕
Very well presented Claudia.
I was the same as you about not taking pain relief for many years. One of the best things I ever did was to start taking ibuprofen for my bad cramps which only happen on the first day for me. I don’t know why I tortured myself for so long by not taking anything. Before, I would struggle to get out of bed whereas now I can be (somewhat) functional.
Btw if you do need pain relief, ibuprofen and aspirin can inhibit the hormone that causes cramps (prostaglandin) so I would recommend either of those. Paracetamol doesn’t have the same effect.
I think it depends on the person, paracetamol works really well for me :)
@Nausicaa True! It can definitely depend on the person too, based off lots of different factors (genetics, etc). I’m glad you found something that works for you :)
Do you have any tips for dealing with lower back pain/aches? Mine are the worst right now 😣
Natalie Field organic coconut oil xxx
You could try a heating pad? And extra stretches for the hamstrings and low back - those help me. You could do them after you're already warmed up by the heating pad... Hope you find relief! 💕
My ballet rehearsal got canceled. 😢 😭
Great video, but hey let me tell you you should try MENSTRUAL CUP. I tried it few months ago and I am absolutely in love with it. You can move freely there i no leakage and most of the time I don't even know I have it! Plus tampons are really bad and can be dangerous because the chemicals they contain. So give it a try when you find the right size of cup it is absolute magic!
It says it lasts for 12 hours but doesn't work on me though. It'll overflow 😅 and it's tightly suctioned. I have to empty is every hour or so. I gave up and changed to disposable period panties for the first three days. Then following a cup for the remaining days
@@pinkcotton94 oh no it doesn't last tht long and it shouldn't be. You need to empty it every 4-5 hours... except overnight I have it all night and it is okay. It depends on the size really. Some people need bigger because they bleed a lot but not too big because it has to fit perfectly. I chose mine from Aliexpress first, it was really cheap and smelled funny but I just wanted to know size so I tried it that way, they have different sizes, but I ordered original in my country because it is made of really quality material. It is from company called Maluna, they have lot of options. So yeah it is about finding the one, but sure lot of things can work!
@@MsBaruschka oh mine is freedom cup. I bought a smaller size because the bigger size is recommended for women who have given birth and I'm... Scared lol.
@@pinkcotton94 hahah I mean the size is tricky. If it's too small it will overflow and if it's too big it might not open completely. So yeah idk I really was lucky to chose right one first time. I have Maluna M standart softness but if you are working out a lot or dancing you might need sport. It is a bit more firm. And uhm yeah I am happy, some say it is hard to get it to open because Maluna is different material it is not silicone, but I figured a little trick. You have to let it open a bit right in "the front" of your... favourite organ 😂 and then push it a bit deeper so it completely opens. Idk but maybe you do have right size mine was leaking too first few times because I had to figure proper way of inserting so maybe it is your case too. But yeah hha I was scared of the big one too but they are not THAT big, I saw them all sizes in the shop and the difference is small. But if you want try again the one you have maybe it is really good but it doesn't open because of the inserting...
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My ballet school has a uniform for leotards and the thing is its a pastel blue leotard 😬 so what do i do in this case? they also dont let us wear skirts :(
CLAUDIA YOU LUCKY DUCK
First period at 16??? I'm so jealous my goodness