When will I get my period

Okay so this is literally the number one question everyone wants to know, and the quick answer is that there's no exact date, but there are some super clear signs your body gives you when it's getting ready.

Most people get their first period between ages 10 and 13, but it can totally happen earlier or later, like anywhere from 8 to 15. Everyone is different! Your body starts doing its own thing on its own timeline.

What to look for

Your body usually gives you a few hints before your period shows up. These don't happen all at once, they usually unfold over a few years, but they tell you your body is getting ready.

• Breast buds: This is usually the first sign. Your breasts will start to develop, and you might feel a little bump under your nipple. They might even feel a little sore sometimes.
• Pubic hair: Hair will start to grow down there, and also under your arms.
• Growth spurt: You might notice you're growing really fast, like outgrowing your clothes or shoes super quickly.
• Vaginal discharge: This is a clear or white fluid that you'll see in your underwear. It usually starts a few months to a year before your first period. It's totally normal and just means your body is cleaning itself out.

Usually, your period will arrive about two or three years after your breasts start to develop, and about six months to a year after you start seeing discharge. It's like your body's way of sending you a little heads-up! If you want a fun way to guess roughly when yours might come, there's a quiz on this site: how close is my first period?