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Say Hello to Your First Period

One of the biggest steps you will take in your amazing journey of becoming a woman is the first time you get your period.

Menstruation 101: What You Need to Know

Don't be fooled, girls. Menstruation is just a fancy word for getting your period. It’s important to call a period just that – a period.

Your Full Guide to Puberty

Puberty means that your body is going through changes as you become an adult and is a great sign that your body is healthy, functioning, and maturing as normal.

3 Steps to Relieve Sore Breasts

When it comes to young girls experiencing PMS, they will often notice that their back hurts, their stomach is cramping and their breasts are sore. Breasts will develop at different times for different body types; they may have noticed some of the females at school starting to wear bras already so reassure them that chances are theirs are developing too

5 Tips to Make Your Period Pains Less Painful

Don’t let cramps keep you on the sidelines. Check out these tips to keep them under control

15 Signs that You Are Going Through Puberty

During puberty, as you move from a child to an adult, your body will start to go through many physical changes.

Here's Why You're Craving All Things Sweet

Craving sweet things is normal, whether it’s after a meal or just at certain hours, we’ve all experienced such cravings, but PMS cravings appear even before your period.

Things You Need to Know about Period Cramps

About half the women in the entire world will suffer from period pain at some point, so you’re not alone in having this problem. Lots of girls quickly figure out how to use Kotex® pads to deal with their period but are still irritated by the cramps they get. However, do you know what causes these cramps?

Hormones: What Changes You Can Expect

Hormones play a big part in puberty. They are responsible for many of the body’s physical changes during puberty.

Heavy, Medium or Light: What's Your Flow?

Knowing the right kind of product for your flow will help you be prepared so you won’t waste product on light days, and you won’t ruin clothes during a heavy flow.

Here's Why You Experience Mood Swings

A woman's hormones are like the coil-springs of a mattress - they go up and down depending on where the pressure is coming from.

Dealing with Period Cramps at School

Question: What should I do about period cramps at school?

Learning About Your Reproductive System

Changes on the outside are directly related to what is happening on the inside. It is all part and function of female reproductive system.

How You Can Swim While on Your Period

Question: Can you swim on your period?

Types of Discharge You Should Know About

As a parent or guardian to a young girl, it is important to know the different types of discharge and be able to assure them about these. Firstly, vaginal discharge is normal because the vagina is naturally wet. It's also slightly acidic to help prevent infections. All females experience some discharge, but we know it can be a pretty awkward thing to talk about.

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Using Tampons

Before you learn how to put in a tampon, always make sure your hands are super clean and have just been washed even after the process.

What's a Menstrual Cycle?

On average, a menstrual cycle lasts around 28 to 30 days, but because we are all different, a cycle can be anywhere from 21 to 35 days.

The 3 Most Common Period Problems

Let's face it. Periods (menstruation) can be a mission and, if a young girl is experiencing a difficult period, remind them that they are not the only one. But, why are period problems more of an issue for some than others?