I'm 10 but I'm having cramps but when I use the bathroom I don't see blood

Okay so totally normal to have cramps even if you don't see blood yet, because cramps can happen before your period officially starts or even without a period being the reason at all.

Like, cramps are basically your uterus flexing its muscles and getting ready for the show, or sometimes it's just feeling a bit moody. Lots of us feel cramps weeks or even months before our first period actually arrives. It's like your body is doing warm-up exercises, and it can be a sign that your period is coming soon, but it doesn't mean it's going to show up tomorrow. Sometimes it's just a random tummy ache kind of cramp, too, and not period-related at all. It's super common to feel period-like cramps long before you see any blood, and it's just your body doing its thing and getting things ready.

If you're getting cramps, try drinking some water, or put a warm water bottle or heating pad on your tummy. Sometimes just resting or moving around a little can help too. If the cramps feel really bad or you're worried, it's always a good idea to chat with a trusted grown-up about it. They can help you figure out what's going on and if you need anything.

If you want to know more about how close your first period might be, there's a quiz on this site that's pretty fun: how close is my first period?