Why are the first periods not regular? I hate it like I never know when it comes. For my second period I was at my Nonni’s house, not pads so I made a makeshift pad. Like right now my head hurts but I can’t tell if it’s because of periods or the storm that’s where I live right now (I have chronic headaches and get them because of pressure) it’s so sad I’m currently waiting on my third period…

Okay, so literally almost everyone's first few periods are all over the place. It's totally normal for them to be super irregular at first, like showing up whenever they feel like it, and then disappearing for a while. Doctors say it can take a year or two for your body to figure things out and get into a rhythm.

Your body is just getting used to this whole period thing and figuring out how to balance all the hormones. It's like your body is trying to learn how to ride a bike for the first time, and it's a little wobbly at the start. That's why you can't really predict when the next one will come, which is super annoying, especially when you're caught off guard like at your Nonni's house. It's really smart you made a makeshift pad though, go you!

And yes, headaches can definitely be part of it! A lot of us get headaches or migraines around our periods because of hormone changes. It could be the storm, or it could be your period doing its thing, or both! It's a real mystery sometimes. Keep track of when your headaches happen and maybe even if you're getting other period signs, like if your boobs feel a bit sore or you're extra tired. That can help you connect the dots a little bit.

If the headaches are super bad or if you're worried about how irregular your periods are, you can always chat with a trusted grown-up or a doctor. But seriously, the irregularity is a super common thing when you're just starting out.

The Soso app can help you track your symptoms like headaches, mood, and flow every day. That way you can start to see if there are any patterns, even if your period itself is still playing hide-and-seek.