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I’m afraid I’ll be forced into marriage
I’m afraid that I’ll soon be forced into getting married and I don’t want to. What can I do?
Can my family decide everything about my life?
Your parents or legal guardians have responsibility for you until you reach the age of 18. But they aren’t allowed to decide everything. You have the right to be present and make decisions that affect your life. Get help from someone else if you feel that your family wants to decide on or control your life.
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Menstrual period
A menstrual period, or period, is blood that comes from the uterus and out of the vagina about once a month.
Sanitary protection
There are four types of sanitary protection that you can buy: sanitary pads, panty liners, tampons and menstrual cups. All of these, except for the menstrual cup, are available in most supermarkets, kiosks and pharmacies. Menstural cups can be bought online or at certain pharmacies.
Youth Guidance Centre
You can visit a Youth Guidance Centre if you have questions about your body, sex or birth control. You can also visit the clinic if you are feeling anxious or depressed and need someone to talk to.