WHAT IF WE LEAK THROUGH? #periods#ballet#ballerina#dancer#tampons#birthcontrol#explained#didyouknow

[aundreawilliams]

Periods love to make an entrance when you're under extra stress and you have something important to do😅

[pritstift.]

I love what you do with these videos. Especially for (young) girls and women in ballet, who have insecurities or don't know how to handle these situations. Talking about it gives people the courage to ask questions. Great work, keep it up beautiful role model! ❤

[Summer-dk]

Thank you soooo much for bringing up this topic. I'm a young aspiring dancer and currently struggle with finding someone who relates, i can't emphasize this enough. THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH

[ultracurious]

You are awesome. There is clearly a need for these discussions - thank you for being the rock star you are and helping fill this apparent void. ❤

[monicacats]

Have you tried menstrual disks or cups? They tend to be a lot more comfortable removing if youre early on the period protection and haven't actually started yet. They can also last for up to 12 hours before its recommended to empty them.

[EmL-kggn]

I want to suggest using a mini-tampon or light absorbency tampon if anyone does use one for just in case. Most people’s periods won’t start strong right away and it’s a lot more comfy than using a regular or super absorbency tampon when you don’t need it. Also want to suggest menstrual cups and period underwear! I have seen period underwear meant for dancers but can’t say how good they are for dance. They’re great for everyday.

If you can manage a menstrual cup they’re so much easier because they hold about 3 tampons’ worth!! There’s definitely a learning curve and initially maybe trial and error but they saved me when I worked somewhere that didn’t have bins in the bathroom (I was young and didn’t have the confidence to tell them they were required to provide them)

[SophiaServitopoulos]

Dear Lori, Hiiii you are like my biggest inspiration in life I love you so so much you literally have my dream life! I am 12 years old and I do ballet 3-4 times a week for 2 hours each day. I started pointe last year and love it so much. Can you please make some videos about you at that age? I know you’re very busy but please try to keep that video idea in mind. My biggest dream is to become a professional ballerina like you! I know it’s a lot to ask for but I would also love some video on what you did to become a professional ballerina did you go to dance college? Did it involve doing some practicing on your own at home? I would love to hear more about your journey. In your video you said to email location I live in Boston and would love to see you perform! You are such an inspiration to me and I hope you get this!❤❤❤❤

[Shahrzad]

This was something I was most curious about. Thank you for answering!^^

[jordanaowens]

I was 16 and just started and didn’t know about unpredictability. I was in a class with a male teacher and there was all of a sudden blood all over my tights. Didn’t have a change or anything. Ran to the bathroom crying. Thank god he was super nice to me about it

[isabellawang-gfjv]

complete random but your eyes are so pretty, i never noticed but the lighting here makes them pop! i love you lori! ❤

[milky]

As a guy this was a question ive had for ages thank you for answering

[j.e.]

I was on birth control pills back when I danced. My periods were extremely light or not at all.

[katiemae]

Have you tried a menstrual cup? I find it WAY more comfortable than a tampon when you're worried about leak-through because you're not pulling cutton out of a dry v*gina so there's less friction and you're not pulling out unnecessary moisture from the organ.
Just a tip, hope this helps!

[dllpxtn]

i had a lot of questions abt this thank you for adressing it

[begoodifnotbegoodatit]

“Put a tampon on” - only phrase I’m using from now on. Only way I will say I need to change

[AccidentallyOnPurpose]

Should put a disclaimer, putting in a tampon dry vastly increases your TSS risk and risk of vaginal tearing. If you decide to do it you should be fully informed with the risks.

[r.c.]

You should try a menstrual cup you can safetly wear it right before your period and when you do get your period tou can wear it up to 12 hours even with heavy flow

[debeightonethree]

Obviously there are risks with unnecessary use of tampons, least of all the dreaded ‘dry squeak’- have you tried moon cups or soft cups? They’re silicone, can be worn for longer, hold more and most importantly do not ‘squeak’ on the way out!

[May_]

I remember always having a tampon handy and i would put one on in case my period started. boy do i regret that now knowing what they're made of.

[violaslays]

i got mine for the first time at opening night in the nutcracker! i was a cookie but had a special part at the end where i did cartwheels out of the skirt at the end and my cramps KILLED ME during it and i had no pads or tampons and was to nervous to ask anyone so i shoved a bunch of toilet paper in my tights before going on stage
😅