You might be wondering about your first period. You might even be a little nervous about asking someone. It's fine to wonder and very natural to want to know what it is that your body is doing. Trust...
Learn MorePeer Answer: You go to the top of the highest building you know of and shout, “I’m on my period and need to buy pads or tampons!” Once the entire world knows everything, you’ll have nothing to be shy about because...
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Learn MoreEnjoying nutrious foods can help you feel great while on your period.
Learn MoreEnjoying nutrious foods can help you feel great while on your period.
Learn MorePeer Answer: I'm on the birth control pill, so honestly, I'm never surprised by my period. But for people who aren't on the pill, the best way to avoid being shocked by a visit from Aunt Flo is to keep written...
Learn MorePeer Answer: You know, I'm not sure what the world record is for youngest person to start her period -- but I do know there's a huge range. I know girls who started at age 8 or 9 and girls who started at age 15 or...
Learn More 613202272624 41Peer Answer: Everyone starts to develop at different times, so the same goes for your period. Some girls start their period at 10, while some might not get it until 15. Every girl has their own schedule. I’m...
Learn More 5302022104335 13Ever heard you could be attacked by sharks if you swim on your period? Find out of that true or false!
Learn More 54202270711 552You might be wondering about your first period. You might even be a little nervous about asking someone. It's fine to wonder and very natural to want to know what it is that your body is doing. Trust...
Learn More 429202231916 2004Peer Answer: Your boobs won't necessarily get any bigger just because you started your period (bummer!). But since your period is one marker of puberty, it might just coincide with your boobs growing (bonus!)....
Learn More 49202210009 13Peer Answer: Personally, I define losing your virginity as the point when you choose to (and do) have sex for the first time. So, based on my definition of virginity, using a tampon will not affect it. There's...
Learn More 13202292428 128Peer Answer: First let me start by assuming you mean itching down there rather than itching all over your body. In the days before your period a lot is happening. The hormone progesterone really decreases since...
Learn More 13202291813 13Peer Answer: I find that I’m usually tired when I start my period too. I’m not exactly sure why we feel like that. I usually make the joke that I’m tired because I’ve been PMS’ing the past couple of days, and it’s...
Learn More 13202291359 2Don’t be afraid to ask your OB/GYN anything! OB/GYN Dr. Staci Tanouye shares answers to common questions from her patients.
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Learn More 13202285922 1There is no reason for any woman to feel ugly or miserable while having her period. Learn tricks to help you feel confident and empowered during your period.
Learn More 13202285022 41Peer Answer: It does take a couple years for your period to find its pattern, although I’m not very sure about it stopping completely. As for the doctor, my recommendation is if you’re not comfortable with him,...
Learn More 13202284911 5Peer Answer: I'm on the birth control pill, so honestly, I'm never surprised by my period. But for people who aren't on the pill, the best way to avoid being shocked by a visit from Aunt Flo is to keep written...
Learn More 13202273959 131More than half of all women consider their gynecologists to be their primary care providers and rely on them as their main sources of care.* That means for the majority of women, an annual gyno visit...
Learn More 13202271909 2Peer Answer: Sometimes it can be tricky to know for sure. The first time you have your period, you may just have some brown spotting in your underwear for a few days and yet that could be it! If you've had boobs...
Learn More 1230202152144 23There is absolutely no reason why you can't swim or play in any type of water at all times of the month! Read on for tips to help take the stress out of swimming on your period.
Learn More 12242021115439 117Enjoying nutrious foods can help you feel great while on your period.
Learn More 106202124509 132Peer Answer: Consider yourself lucky, you don't have to deal with it yet! No worries though, there isn't a set age when girls start their periods, it changes between every different person - some get it earlier...
Learn More 917202160830 79Enjoying nutrious foods can help you feel great while on your period.
Learn More 716202122810 131Peer Answer: You go to the top of the highest building you know of and shout, “I’m on my period and need to buy pads or tampons!” Once the entire world knows everything, you’ll have nothing to be shy about because...
Learn More 621202152012 1168This is not intended to be medical advice. Everybody is different so please make sure to consult your physician if you're having issues. Do not delay or refrain from seeking professional medical advice from your physician because of something you have read on this site.
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