Why does my stomach hurt and my lady part hurts

Okay so when your stomach hurts, especially the lower part, and your vulva area feels achy or sensitive, there could be a bunch of reasons. It's super common to feel this kind of discomfort around your period, so don't freak out.

What it could be

If you're having your period or getting ready for it, what you're probably feeling is cramps. Your uterus is a muscle, and during your period, it squeezes to help push out the lining, and that can feel like a dull ache or sharp pains in your lower stomach.

Sometimes, the area around your vulva can also feel a bit sore or sensitive, especially when you're on your period because everything down there is just a little more active. Hormones can make things feel weird in general. Also, if you're wearing a pad that's rubbing, or if you're not changing it often enough, that can make your skin irritated.

What to do about it

First, try taking it easy and maybe put a warm water bottle or a heating pad on your lower stomach. That literally works wonders for cramps. You can also ask a grown-up if it's okay to take some ibuprofen or acetaminophen, those usually help a lot too. For the soreness down there, make sure you're keeping clean and changing your period products regularly. Wearing underwear that's not too tight can also help.

If the pain is really bad, like so bad you can't go to school or do your normal stuff, or if it doesn't go away, it's a good idea to tell a trusted grown-up. They can help you figure out what's going on and if you need to see a doctor just to be sure everything is okay.