How do I get lighten my period without birth control?

I feel your pain! I use to wish the same thing! I didn't want to take birth control but i did want a shorter/lighter period! And sadly there is no natural remedie! BUT...I have found that using tampons rather than pads works for me! Tampons are much cleaner and you dont feel the blood gushing out! Ibuprofen does help with cramps but does not make your period lighter and or shorter. Since you only get your period once in a while instead of every month your period will probably be heavier due to all of the blood build up, if it truly bothers you i would sit down with your mom and tell you feel you need birth control because your period is just to heavy and ruins everyday life for you when you have it! She's probably worried about you becoming sexually active...Well good luck!