I wonder when I get my period

Okay so literally everyone wonders when their period is coming, and it's super normal to feel that way! Some people get theirs really early, like 8 or 9, and some get it later, like 14 or 15. The average age though is usually around 12. Most people get their first period about two years after their breasts start to develop.

You can also look for other signs like growing taller really fast, like literally overnight sometimes, and then things slowing down. Another big sign is a white or yellowish discharge in your underwear, kind of like a smear. That usually starts a few months to a year before your first period shows up!

Overall, it's not like a light switch turns on and suddenly it's here, it's more like a whole bunch of clues your body gives you. Keep an eye out for those hints, and you'll probably have a good idea it's getting close.

Btw, if you want to find out roughly when yours is coming, there's a quiz on this site: how close is my first period? — it takes like a minute.