As you get older, your body will change — on the inside and the outside. This is part of growing up. It’s called puberty. What Is Puberty? Puberty is when a person’s body changes from a kid to an adult. Girls become women. Boys become men. The changes of puberty happen slowly. When things change, …
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No one can say exactly when you’ll get your first menstrual period, but it will be sometime during puberty. Puberty is the time in your life when you begin to become an adult. This means a lot of growing and changing — both inside and out. Some girls start puberty at age 8, and others may start as …
Girls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty. When will my breasts grow? What’s the “normal” age to get your first period? Watch this video and find out!
Why Do I Need to Take Care of My Body? Learning how to take care of your body is part of growing up. As you get older, your body will change as you go from being a girl to a woman. This is called puberty. During puberty, you will get: oily skin and hair hair that grows …
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Period cramps can be mild or they can really hurt. But there are things you can do to feel better. Let’s find out what cramps are and what to do if you get them. What Are Period Cramps? Cramps happen when the uterus (the place inside a woman’s body where a baby grows) squeezes. They …
When you start having your period, you can use a pad or tampon to soak up the menstrual blood. Many girls start out using pads, but might want to use tampons when they do sports or go swimming. How do you know which one is right for you? Let’s start by explaining what each one is. …
When will you get your period? That’s a big question for girls who are waiting for their very first periods. It’s also on the minds of girls who have just started getting periods because — especially for younger girls — periods don’t always come exactly on time from month to month. No one wants to get …
1. How Do I Tell My Mom or Dad That I Got My First Period? It’s normal to feel a little shy about sharing this bit of news. In some families, talking about body stuff might seem like no big deal. With this kind of family, they might take you out to dinner to celebrate …
A New Stage in Life Some girls can’t wait for them to come and look forward to their arrival as they would their birthday, first kiss, or a soccer championship. Other girls dread them as much as eating a big plate of Brussels sprouts or changing the kitty litter. But most girls have mixed feelings …
A period is when blood comes out through a girl’s vagina. It is a sign that she is getting close to the end of puberty. Puberty is when your body goes from looking like a kid’s into looking more like a grown-up’s. There is a lot to learn about periods. Here are some common questions that kids …
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