Pre-Teen

Lying awake for hours is one of the most common and least talked about parts of puberty. Here is why your body clock shifts and how to get your sleep back.

Sleeping ten hours and still exhausted before your period? That is period fatigue, and it is real. Here is why it happens, what helps, and why it does not mean you are lazy.

Yes, your period can change your bathroom habits. Here is what period poops are, why hormones cause them, what helps, and the red flags worth telling a grown-up about.

Bloating before or during your period is your body holding on to extra water and slowing down digestion. Here is why your tummy feels firm, what helps, and when to tell a grown-up.

Soso Answers: Discharge, Spotting, Period Teas and More (July 15 to 22)

This week girls asked Soso about discharge colors, spotting, teas to bring on a period, breast buds, and swimming. Here are warm, simple answers to the top five.

PMS in Pre-Adolescence? Understanding Your Daughter’s Mood Swings

Is your daughter more sensitive, irritated, or experiencing mood changes? Understand what happens during pre-adolescence, how hormones influence this stage, and why tracking these signs can help you both better understand her body and emotions.

Was that a real period or just spotting? Here is how to tell the difference by the color, amount, and how long it lasts, plus why your first periods can be so light and confusing.

Creamy, watery, yellow, or brown? Here is what each discharge color and texture means, why it changes during the month, and when it is worth telling a grown-up.

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.