I wanna get my period but everyone I know who was it says it sucks and I don’t I just wanna not have to wait

It's super normal to feel that mix of wanting your period to start and also hearing tricky stuff from your friends about how much it might suck. You're definitely not alone in feeling confused about it.

Okay, so periods are a big sign that your body is growing up and healthy and that's a cool thing. It can feel like a milestone. But yeah, your friends aren't totally wrong, sometimes periods can be annoying or uncomfortable. It's like, you get new skills, but sometimes you also get homework, ya know? But everyone's period is different, and what's annoying for one person might not be for you. And there are tons of ways to make it easier when it does start.

Things like mild cramps, feeling a bit tired, or having different moods are all really common with periods. The Soso app has tools to track all that so you can see what's normal for you. Understanding your cycle can make it way less mysterious and more like, "Oh, this again? I know how to deal with this!"

If you want to get a rough idea of when your first period might show up, there's a quiz on this site that helps you figure it out: how close is my first period?