Puberty

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.

Soso Answers: Lumpy Discharge, Sudden Sweat and Swimming (September 2 to 8)

This week girls asked Soso about clumpy discharge, sweating out of nowhere, whether a pad works for swimming, how to tell light from heavy, and how to ask for pads without saying it out loud.

First period during a vacation trip: how to pack the perfect bag

Going on vacation with your daughter as she enters puberty? Besides clothes and travel documents, a few simple items can make all the difference if her first period happens during the trip.

Soso Answers: Secrets Getting Out, Body Hair and Hungry Days (August 28 to September 3)

This week you asked what happens when someone shares your period news without asking, where the blood actually comes from, why you get cramps with no period in sight, whether hair always comes first, and what to eat when you are hungry all the time.

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.

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.

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.

Suddenly feeling like crying, or your heart racing, even before your period has started? Here is why puberty stirs up big emotions and gentle ways to ride the waves.

Can lemon, salt, or a special tea bring on your period? Here is the honest answer, why your body picks its own timing, and what to do instead of trying tricks.

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.

How to Track Your Period: A Beginner's Guide for Girls

A beginner's guide for girls to tracking your period, what to log, how to build the habit, and why app predictions are gentle guesses in your first year.