Period Prep

How do I know if I'm having my real first period?

Peer 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...

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I'm 13 and haven't got my period yet. Is there something wrong with me?

Peer 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...

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I haven't gotten my period yet. If I masturbated before, does that have anything to do with it?

Peer 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...

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Top 10 Period Myths Busted

Ever heard you could be attacked by sharks if you swim on your period? Find out of that true or false!

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How to Induce or Shorten Your Period

Trying to get your period sooner? Your wish is our command...sort of! We’d love to help and we’re here to provide you with as many resources as we can to help you safely manage your...

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Should I Have Both an Obstetrician / Gynecologist & Primary Care Doctor?

Primary care doctors versus OB/GYNs – here’s why OB/GYN Dr. Staci Tanouye says it’s important to see both.

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What is the youngest age that a girl can start her period?

Peer 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...

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First Period: What You Might Expect

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...

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Do your boobs get bigger once you start your period? What about when you're on your period?

Peer 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!)....

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Will I still be a virgin if I use a tampon?

Peer 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...

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Why do I get itchy before my period?

Peer 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...

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When I start my period I'm always very tired. Why is this?

Peer 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...

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Look and Feel Good While Having Your Period!

There 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.

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I'm 15 and I haven't gotten my period in 6 months. It started when I was 13, shouldn't it be regular by now?! PS. My doctor (male) does not care, and he won't test me for anything.

Peer 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,...

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How can I tell when my period will start?

Peer 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...

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Getting the Most From Your Gyno Visits

More 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...

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Top Questions To Ask Your Obstetrician / Gynecologist

Don’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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Five Ways to Address PMS Through Food, From an RD

Enjoying nutrious foods can help you feel great while on your period.

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Five Foods for a Better Period

Enjoying nutrious foods can help you feel great while on your period.

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How do you overcome being shy when buying pads or tampons?

Peer 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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Everything You Need to Know about Swimming on Your Period

There 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.

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