But I'm already feeling the signs, when might it be?

Look, there's no exact day for your first period, right? But if you're already feeling some signs, like your breasts starting to grow and vaginal discharge (that clear or whitish jelly-like fluid) appearing in your underwear, then it should be coming soon!

The most common signs

• Growing breasts: This is usually the first sign that puberty is happening. Your breasts start to get fuller and might even hurt a little.
• Pubic and underarm hair: This also indicates that your body is changing and preparing.
• Growth spurt: You know when you grow a lot in a short time? That's a growth spurt! It happens before your first period.
• Vaginal discharge: It's like a secretion that looks like clear or whitish jelly and appears in your underwear. It usually starts a few months before your first period, and it's super normal, meaning your body is working correctly.

Most girls have their first period between the ages of 10 and 13, but it can be earlier or later. If you're around 8 and already have these signs, it's possible it might come sooner. If you're 14 and nothing yet, relax, that's also super normal. Every body has its own rhythm, you know?

The most important thing is to pay attention to your body's signs and, if you feel it's time, have a pad ready, just to be safe. And if you want to get an idea of how close your first period is, there's a quiz on the site: how close is my first period?