I have a like sharp stabby feeling like really low on the left of my tummy and it is close to my private

Okay, so a sharp, stabby feeling low on one side of your tummy could be ovulation pain, which is super normal and a sign your body is doing its thing.

What it is

So, your body releases an egg every month, right? And usually, it comes from just one side, either the left ovary or the right ovary. Sometimes, when that egg gets released, it can cause a sharp pain or a crampy feeling on that side. Doctors even have a fancy name for it: mittelschmerz. Which is German for "middle pain" because it happens in the middle of your cycle. It usually lasts from a few minutes to a few hours, and then it goes away. It's literally just your body getting ready for your period, but way before your period actually starts.

What to do about it

If it's just a little bit of pain, you can try putting a warm pack on your tummy. Sometimes just resting for a bit or taking some deep breaths helps too. If it's really bothering you, you can ask a grown-up if you can take some pain medicine, like ibuprofen, but always check with them first!

Most of the time, ovulation pain is totally normal and nothing to worry about. But if the pain is super intense, or it lasts for more than a day, or you also have a fever or feel dizzy, that's a good time to tell a grown-up so they can help you figure out what's going on.