What if you have a lot of breast tenderness but also I’ve never had my period just to say

Okay so, breast tenderness for sure happens when you're going through puberty, and it can be a sign that your period is coming even if you haven't had it yet. It's totally normal and actually super common.

What it feels like

Your breasts might feel a little sore or sensitive, sometimes heavy or swollen. Like, even just bumping into something can feel more intense than usual. This happens because your body is getting ready for your period, and your hormones are doing their thing to make your breasts grow and change. It's part of the whole puberty show your body is putting on.

What to do about it

First, you can try wearing a supportive bra, even a soft sports bra can help a lot. Sometimes a warm bath or a warm compress on your chest can feel good. And drinking lots of water and cutting back on salty foods might help too, because sometimes tenderness can be linked to fluid retention. Remember to talk to a grown-up before taking any medicine, but for some people, over-the-counter pain relievers can help with the discomfort.

If the tenderness is really bad, like you can't even touch your chest, or if it lasts for a really long time without any other period signs, then it's probably worth mentioning to a grown-up just to make sure everything's chill. But usually, it's just your body doing its thing and getting ready for your first period.

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?](https://www.sosoapp.com.br/en/quizzes/how-close-is my-first-period) — takes like a minute.