First Period
25 articles on this topic
Is This Normal? A Girl's Guide to Your First Year of Periods
Brown blood, skipped months, short periods, in your first year they are usually completely normal. A girl's guide to irregular first periods and when to ask an adult.
First period kit: what to have at home and in your backpack
Assemble your school emergency kit and discover Sosô's perfect trick to never be caught off guard away from home.
Period Cramp Relief for Girls: What Actually Helps When It Hurts
A girl's guide to easing period cramps fast, heat, gentle movement, food, and rest, why each one works, and the signs it is time to tell a grown-up.
How to talk to your daughter about periods: a practical guide for caregivers
Learn how to turn anxiety into a moment of connection between the two of you. We have put together a warm, safe script for approaching the changes in your girl's body without taboos.
Discharge, Smell and Staying Fresh: What Is Normal Down There
Several of you quietly asked about discharge, smell, and keeping clean. These are some of the most common worries, and the answers are simpler and kinder than you think.
Scared, Excited, or Both? Your Feelings About Your First Period Are Normal
Wanting your period but feeling terrified at the same time? Feeling behind your friends? Your feelings make total sense, and here is how to work through them.
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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.
Soso Answers: 5 Things Girls Asked Soso (June 15 to 22)
Every week, girls ask Soso what is really on their minds. Here are the five questions we heard most this week, with gentle, honest answers.
How to Tell Your Mom You Got Your Period (Even If You Are Nervous)
Nervous about telling your mom you got your period? You are not alone. Here are gentle ways to say it, including exact words and texts you can use.
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
Your cycle is so much more than your period. Here's a friendly walk through the four phases your body moves through every month, and why tracking it helps.
What Happens During Puberty
Your body is starting to change, and that's exactly what it's supposed to do. Here's a gentle guide to what happens during puberty, at your own pace.
What Is a Period? A Simple Guide
A period is a normal, healthy part of growing up, and once you understand what's happening, it feels a whole lot less mysterious. Here's the simple version.