Know Thy Symptoms
What happens to YOU just before your period?
Do you get grumpy? Do you start cramping? Do you suddenly want to eat everything in sight? Do you just know it's coming?
Knowing the signs can save you some pain and pairs of undies. Think hard about what pops up in the days before it comes, come up with a solid list, and learn how to outsmart the sneakattacks.
It's a simple tactic, but once I caught on to the patterns, BAM. Haven't been surprised in the past few years except for ONE time when it came a week or so early.
Give it a go-- you'll be surprised at how much less you'll be caught off guard.