At School

Soso Answers: Gel Discharge, Pink Blood and Tampon Trouble (September 16 to 23)

This week you asked about gel-like discharge that soaks through, a first period in white trousers, pink blood on day one, a tampon that hurts once it is in, and how many days there should be between periods. Here are the real answers.

Soso Answers: Still Nervous, Changing Bellies and School Bathrooms (September 9 to 15)

Girls asked why preparing did not stop the nerves, why their belly changed shape, what to do with soiled underwear at school, how long a period really lasts, and what normal discharge actually looks like.

If you cannot talk to your mum about periods and body changes, you still have options. Here is how to find another trusted grown-up, what to say, and what to do if the first person does not work out.

Your First Period at School: How to Handle It Calmly and Discreetly

Worried about getting your period at school? Here is a calm, practical plan: a small kit, getting to the bathroom, and what to do if you bleed through or someone notices.

Sports and Your Period: Play With Confidence

Your period doesn't have to keep you off the field, the court, or the pool. Here's how to play the sports you love with total confidence.

Taking Care of Your Body During Your Period

Feeling fresh and confident on your period is mostly about a few simple habits. Here's everything you need to know, minus the stress.