FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING | A Period Short Film by Rylee Rosenquist
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ย. 2022
- **WINNER: BEST STUDENT FILM, FEEDBACK FEMALE FILM FESTIVAL 2022**
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The everywoman story of a girl's first time putting a tampon in.
Natalie is a 20-year-old girl who has never used a tampon. When she gets her period before a family trip to the beach, she decides it’s time to finally make it happen. She enlists help from her mom and younger sister, but to her dismay has no luck. Determined, Natalie attempts to tackle the task on her own, resorting to TH-cam videos and indecipherable instructions… but she struggles with discomfort, fear, and a general lack of knowledge about her body, leaving her exasperated. Will Natalie be able to meet her goal? And why is she so set on doing it right now? Will her family be any help, or will she be forced to face herself all alone?
Starring:
Morgan Rountree as Natalie
Colleen Bowling as Wendy
Avery Davis as George
and Ross Turner as The Vagina Expert
Directed by: Rylee Rosenquist
Screenplay: Rylee Rosenquist
Produced by: AnaMichele Morejon and Rylee Rosenquist
Assistant Director: Maddie Cindrich
Director of Photography: Milena Mooradian
Casting Director: Rachael Fisher
Edited by: Rylee Rosenquist
"By telling this story, my goal is to help normalize the conversation around periods and women’s bodies. Many women and girls experience feelings of taboo or shame surrounding their period. Until we can talk openly about menstruation and women’s bodies, this stigma and discomfort will continue."
- Rylee Rosenquist, Director
The making of this film would not have been possible without the incredible support from family, friends, and sponsors who generously helped us raise our production budget. We cannot thank you enough for being such a huge part of allowing us to tell this story.
Please enjoy, and don't forget to go out there and rock it, girl!
Check out the film's IMDb page for more info and exclusive BTS content: www.imdb.com/title/tt21994166/. - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
Girls, I am 31 and I just stopped using tampons. They are wrapped in lots of plastic, they are full of chemicals, they can cause TSS. Why should we ladies do this?? I just found a nice little store that produces handmade pads with lovely patterns. I love them. You feel clean, it keeps you healthy, it doesn't hurt, it's super soft, it's good for the environment, you can use them again and again so you first spend more money but then you save a lot.
When I was in school there was a lot of period pressure too. I remember a day when we had to go swimming with the class and I told the teacher that I cannot go into the water today because of my period. She and another student just harshly said 'Plug in a damned tampon and jump in'. Still I didn't do it because I thought it's not their business which products I use for my period. And honestly, it doesn't matter if you are 10 or 20 and never tried a tampon. Don't feel bad about it! You can use whatever you want and there are really good reasons for not using tampons at all.
yes exactly, a person who knows! Someone I know got a really bad infection and could’ve got way worse if she kept on using tampons. They are so unhealthy and pads are so more comfortable too. They honestly scare me 😂
I'm 20 and also tried a tampon for the first time 3 months ago. I relate to Natalie so much and I have always felt so childish and weird but this movie made me feel so much better
Ahhh this is so amazing to hear! Thank you so much for the comment ❤ honestly just you sharing that makes it all worth it. I’m so so glad you could relate and the film helped you 🥰 sending the best vibes!
Good 4 you!!!❤
this is so me.😭 i’m only 15 but i feel the need to know how to put on a tampon bc all my friends do, it’s just another peer pressure situation, this was funny tho❤😂
Glad you could relate!!
@@ryleerosenquist ❤️❤️
This was me. I finally got the gut to ask my mom when I was 12 and she say yes
What's the big deal? You just shove it up there like her younger sister said
Glad I can relate I’m Bloomer, but all my friends have it
I am using this short film as inspiration for my thesis about menstruation, and I wanted to say THANK YOU to all the girls here who find the courage to be themselves and share their stories! And great job, Rylee ❤️
Omg! What an honor! Best of luck with your thesis, and thank you so much for being a part of the conversation! ❤️
Where can we read your thesis???
Wow the actress who played Natalie did so good, genuinly laughed at her trying to insert it. So good
I would have to agree 🥰
I don’t think it’s an after but I also might be wrong
Me to
My first tampon story:
I was 13 and at Disney world(how magical) we were spending the whole next day at the water park and I really didn’t want to miss out on it! The night before I wasted 2 tampons trying and it hurt really bad and I cried!! The next morning my family was rushing me to hurry up in the bathroom so I tried to relax and I went for it. I got it in no problem and I felt accomplished! Although later when I took it out I was not expecting it to hurt!!! I don’t mind wearing tampons I just hate taking them out!! Tips: relax!!! It won’t go in unless you have no tension and are relaxed!! Try new positions try sitting on the edge of the toilet, standing, squatting, one leg up, whatever’s comfortable!! You don’t have to use tampons too that’s totally ok they’re not for everyone!!! I want to be a mom someday and if I can barely get through taking out a tampon I have no idea how I’ll get a whole baby out of me!!! Anyways hope you loved my little story!!
My sister had only had her period for two years before she got pregnant, she started at 12 and a half, and at age fourteen, she was pregnant. And now she is 25 and has five kids.
Omg!!! Did she want kids? I’m fourteen and when I’m older I want like 7 kids!!!
Even thought I started wearing tampons during my 1st period, I totally understand what this feels like.
I feel so bad for Natalie and I think this is an amazing film that talks about something period-related that isn't just about getting your first period. most period short films don't talk about how people actually handle it after realizing it's their period. I'm so scared of tampons or literally anything that involves inserting so thank you so much for this video
I find this video really nice cause it’s a perspective I never really took into account. I used a tampon without an applicator for my very first period and I’ve always felt uncomfortable about it. Like I was gross for using a tampon during my very first. I realize now though that everybody moves at different rates.
omg so proud to be a part of this🥰🥰it turned out fantastic!!
Love you Vee thank you so much for being part of the team 🥰❤️
the acting is phenomenal
rylee!!! this is so amazing. such an important topic that needs to be discussed more often! and you did it in such an honest and beautiful way
Thank you so much Kathleen! Your kind words mean the world, especially since that’s exactly what I was trying to do 🥹❤️
RYLEE YOU KILLED THIS! Absolutely loved the music, production design, and performances. You made a slice of life into a whole universe! Love ya!
You’re the best Jamie! Your support means the world, I’ll admire you always ❤😍
I completely relate to Natalie. In fact I am almost 40 and I wear pads. Granted they are the ultra thin ones so, it is okay for me. But, I remember being about 14 and I got mom to buy a box of tampons for me. Mom was convinced that I wasn't going to like them but, she got them for me anyway. So, there I was 14 years old spread egal in the bathroom trying to put a tampon in. I must have tried like 8 or 10 tampons out of the box lol! By the end I was hurting, I was frstrated and I was done with the whole thing. Every time I even think about trying tampons again I think about that day and any desire to use them goes straight out the window.
I’m so glad you could relate to the film! It’s something so many of us go through. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts ❤️
Why was this so entertaining 😂😂😂
I LEGITIMATELY LOVED IT, "go out there and rock it girl "
why is this UNDERRATED ⁉️ this is the first film i’ve watched from your channel and its AMAZING 🤩
Thank you so much!!! Glad you enjoyed ❤
Omg I'm 18 n I'm planning to start using a tampon bt damn i'm soo scared as hell bt after watching this I've gained some confidence def gonna try using a tampon in my next period!!!!
Rylee, this is so good! You did an amazing job! I am so proud of you!! xoxox
Thank you so much Ali! Couldn’t have done it without your help ❤️
I love this!
Morgan! Love it, laughed so hard George the faces 😂. Great great short film
YES! Congrats Rylee!
Thank you so much!!!
God this was hilarious! It made my whole day
I love this one of the best short films iv seen
You’re too kind! Thank you so much, I’m so glad you liked it! ❤
I feel this, I’m 21 and have still never used one 😂 even after losing my virginity I’m still scared of like getting it stuck in there or something. Just know that it’s okay to take everything at your own pace and you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to or don’t feel comfortable with yet. I used to be scared of going to the gyno but now I’ve been to a couple different ones and I’m doing great cause it’s a step I needed to take eventually 🖤
It’s more common to get a penis stuck in there than a tampon 😂
I’ve been stressing out for the past week because my period is late but my mom told me that my blood sugar is abnormal so that could be why it’s so late
broo george is literally such a vibe tho lmaoo
;)
@@averyjoydavis6535 hehe
Im 19 n still too scared n confused about using tampons Natalie is soo me 😂
This is one of the best films I've ever seen 🤩🤩🤩
Literally makes me so happy that you like it! Ilysm!
I loved your film so much!!! Its honestly so relatable haha. I'm going to LMU for film next year and this film is really inspiring
Oh my gosh thank you so much! Have an amazing time at LMU and don’t hesitate to reach out if you wanna chat ❤️ Go Lions!
@@ryleerosenquist ah thank youu!
Amazing
Better than most Marvel movies, as of recent. (Great work!!!)
i can totally relate but now i got the hang of it and im only 17!!!!! Thx!!!!!!!☺
my mom is 41 and she still uses pads
Nothing wrong with that! I am 39 and I still use pads too. A lot of people choose pads over tampons. No one else needs to know what is going on down in your underpants. There is no need to feel pressured into wearing a cup or a tampon if you don't want something up inside of you. Using a pad is perfectly natural and fine.
So funny, great job everyone!
Thank you so much Heather!
Nah that doctor was so sweet at the end 🥰
this helped me a lot actually i've never been able to use a tampon and I thought small was the smallest size!
my favorite short film
my favorite lead actress in a short film 😭❤️
This is so underrated!!
Thank you so much! A like and share would mean the world if you enjoyed
I got my period at 11 and I really wanted to use tampons because it’s “cooler” so at 12 I tried and I succeeded but I didn’t like it. Im now 15 and still use pads 😅
As someone who never had trouble with tampons, It’s interesting to see ppl struggle.
Discomfort and pain those are the real pblmz of periods
When I first tried it was like my 3rd period and it was awful, I love them now and use them all the time just keep trying, it took me like 2 periods to get used to it.
I had used tampons starting in about 8th grade, and they were sooooooo much better than the cheapie pads that mom would buy. She refused to buy the "good" pads with wings, and I had soooooo many embarrassing period incidents in school as a result. Those were a game changer for me back in the day. Now, I use period underwear as back up to my reusable menstrual disk.
I had a similar experience, but no TH-cam to help me! This was cute ❤
Tysm!
Right? Lol TH-cam didn't even exist yet when I had my first experience with a tampon @ 15yo. I had to ask my friends mom how to put one in 😂😂😂 As a mom now myself I made sure my daughter was fully prepared and made sure she knew she could always come to me for help and advice. Open and honest judgement free communication is the key.
i was 12 when i first put in a tampon i am now 13 and still sometimes get a little bit scared to use them but they are really great for swimming just make sure to change them
Nahhhh, i gotta follow youu❤❤
I had toxic parents so I could never discuss these types of things tho I used tampon since 13 or so. I haven’t even texted to mother or father for at least 7 years now, I kind of envy their relationship.
And that’s why I use pads because like I’m so scared to put a tampon up there like I cannot do it it’s just too scary and I can’t but this film explains it well good job!!❤
I’m glad my sister isn’t like this girls sister, when I tried my first tampon she asked me “want me to put it in?” And I was like 😳 no I’m good. But she was super supportive and helped me thru all the steps.
The mom is getting on my NERVES
Same!!
Definitely feel this. I try to avoid them
Mostly cause I hate taking it out😂
I feel like it’s normal for people, not wanting to use the tampon. But even before I got my first period, I did not want to use pets at all. I had a lot of sensory issues and hated wearing clothes and underwear. But then the idea of having something else touching me, push me over the edge. So when I got my period I was going paddle boarding for the entire day and my mom gave me the option. Do you wanna use a tampon or do you want to not go and I was like give me the tampon. But I had read all the books and everything so I already knew how to put it in so she didn’t need to help me. And I’ve had my period for three years and I’m 14 and now using cups, which helped me because my flow is very heavy.
I personally hate tampons so much, but Ima just say I love George’s character. Literally myself.
Got mine at 11 years old and not having a mom or sister to show me had to figure it out on my own
I got my period when I was 6 and I started wearing tampons when I was in first grade but you can wear tampons whenever you feel comfortable
I’m 22 and I still don’t know how to use them I’m to scared so I’m trying to see how to do so I can go swimming this summer
I put my first tampon in on my first period cause I wanted to swim. I did it without my parents permission and it was my first"rebellious" act I did. I also sorta did it wrong but it worked
I just got my period like yesterday and I’m 14blol
got mine 3 days ago im 11 😊
Am I the only one who wore a pad for about two minutes on my first period and then said never again lol
Lmao same
I know I'm bragging a little, but I put in my first tampon at 13 when I got my first period! I'm happy I never had to use pads ever.
IM 12 AND 5’7, AND EXPERIENCING ACNE, THE 🤍 STUFF AND HAIR, AND I HAVENT GOTTEN MY PERIOD 🎉🎉🎉
I’m 13 and I’m experiencing the exact thing ppl keep telling me I’m lucky and unlucky at the same time 💀
i also think this comment was a curse because I got it 1/2 a month later.
I’m 21 and last year was the first year I ever learned how to put in a tampon I felt weird that my younger sister has been able to and I haven’t
I am still scared i don't have any idea to use tampon i am OK with just pads😢
I started wearing tampons at 13 and was using cups and discs by 16 and I will never go back to pads. But…I never learned any of this from a family member I had to get all of my info from the internet. It sucks how everyone is still so scared to talk about it.
Girl I use pads all the way😭 but I've used a tampon since 11
Ahh idk how people can do this it hurts so bad!? Honestly I only use panty liners though so idk if I need it I just feel like I do
yeah I’m never putting one on
I love this I mean I can’t really relate to it because I am 11 and I got my period when I was nine and when I was 10, that was my first time using a tampon, but I mean I got it
So do you use tampons now?? I’m about to be 19 and I got my period at 14, I’ve always used pads even though I’ve tried a tampon before but it never worked out
Why was I in pain by just watching her try to insert it
I don't know if you will read this but I do know that you are a future movie maker.
I appreciate that so much
period (pun intended)
When i was her age I was just trying to walk up the slide 💀💀
hardest thing in the world for me. But I had a swim meet in i/2 an hour.....
i’m 13, i got my period at 11 and i started using tampons last year but it took awhile for me to get it because i was embarrassed to ask 😅
Im 30 n never used 1, just felt so uncomfortable when tried inserting like it didn't belong. 😅
My lil sis tried one before me. I rarely use them.
My ex girlfriend, she was a year older than me, and she never used a tampon and so when we went swimming she was on her period and I wasn't and she was so ashamed that she never had one in before so I was like "Its okay, you don't have to if you dont want to." But she ended up not trying it. And then she cheated so we broke up..
I still did not get my period
I thought I was the only girl in the earth who didn't even knew the exact position of vagina and same like natalie dunno how sx works, it's such a relief to know that I'm not alone, thankyou 🙂
But you never have to things you don't want to do. Everyone is different. The mum and the sister could have helped her though.
I'm 13 and haven't gotten mine yet due to being underweight but I'm so scared to get mine
dont be scared im 11 just got mine 3 days ago! dont worry its better having it then not if you dont get it by 15 go to a doctor
Tysm @@Hopexila
It’s like me curling my eyelashes while being 12
How tf do you curl your eyelashes??
@@casper03210 eyelash curlers
@@Daniiii_playsdatrumpet oh lol i am so stupid 😂
use a tampon isn't that hard it super easy i done it before just make sure the tampon isn't in deep or it will get stuck never lose track of the string but for beginners use a pad until you feel your ready for a tampon i didn't use a tampon until i was 18th
I live in a place where periods are a open thing, but my house growing up wasn't my mum never told me and I thought I was dying when it happened, she supplied me with tampons and pads told me last a few days and repeated every month thats it. I had to learn to use tampons stright away as had swimming sport the next day learn from the box (didn't have internet). As my mum never talked about it before I didn't talk about it to any one, I was the first among my friends. Thank God for good education about 2 months after my primary school did weekly classes on it had a specialist. It was for everyone boy, girl, puberty everything I was so lucky. She took the girl aside had explained tampons pad everything.
I'm now able to easily talk to friends. My partner has many women friends and was offen in the middle of there periods conversation, made him completely comfortable and open about it.
I may have had a hard start but its easy and open now.
I got mine at 10 ….
Oop
I can't wait till my sis is a teen...6 yr olds are brats.
Young teens and 6 year olds don't mix.
Dude I have not even gotton my period and me and my friend were both scared of them so we put them in beach other😂😂
Aye, wtf 😑
Oh I hope that is fake 🩸 blood lol
Hay girls! Here’s a tip I figured out. When I put my first tampon in I had to lay down in bed. It’s easier for your first time I think. Just go eagle speed knees bent deep breath’s clean hands. Then put it in towards your back. And you can’t put it in the wrong hole. Remember it’s normal and it’s fine to talk with somebody about it.
Dude I would help my sister 24, any time ime13
Im kidding 👀
4:30 "or bleeding" no shit im on my period
Ima just be completely honest....um....why does one of them look like jenna ortega..
I think the real hero of this film is the TH-cam doctor! ❤
That plastic thing looks way too complicated. For anyone learning to use a tampon, I’d recommend just using your finger.
This made me so uncomfortable even tho i was born a girl
Ok that bit with the blood on the forehead was weird
I HATE PADS WITH MY LIFE. I NEED TGE BLOOD CONTAINED. TAMPONS ARE AMAZING AND IM 13. I know abt all the plastic but reusable period stuff doesn’t work for me. Period underwear is comfy but like a pad.
Why do you even have to try tampons pads are the best
Pads can be uncomfortable for some people such as me
@@ouioui123.14 To each their own! Tampons were uncomfortable to me! I couldn't figure out how to put one in and ended up just being frustrated and in pain.
I dont think getting a period at 14 is being a late bloomer xD
It is, avg age is 11-12
@@maddierogers1082 weird where i live most of peeps have it around 12-14
@@SugarCubesMiki I got my period at 14, I thought I was a late bloomer because everyone was developing before me and already had gotten their periods in middle school,
It is