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What girls really think about getting - or not getting - their periods.

 

Haven't gotten their periods yet:
 
"When I get it, my life will change big time! Because I'll be like my friends, and I won't be left out." -Noelle, 11
 
"I sort of want it and sort of don't. I'm worried about what it's like when you get it." -Meaghan, 12
 
"I'm confused about my feelings. I mean, one day I feel in such a hurry to get it that it's all I can think about. The next day, dread the day it comes!" -Jean, 11
 
"I don't have it and I don't want it! I just think it'll be weird. I don't think I'm ready to be a woman, no matter how much my body wants me to be one." -Molly, 12


Have gotten their periods:

 
"I got my period when I just turned 10, and it scared me to death!  But, after two years I'm used to it, and it's routine now." -Melanie, 12
 
"For all the girls out there who are worried about getting their periods, don't! It's nothing to be worried about, as I just found out." -Lora, 12
 
"I was soooo sad when I first got my period. I was crying and everything, thinking about how I wasn't a little girl anymore." -Lee, 14
 
"I thought it was going to be WAY annoying, but I found it really nice to be called a 'woman'!" -Lindzie, 13

 

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BY ANDREA T. ON 8/17/2009 7:00:00 AM 386 COMMENTS

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I cried so hard when I got mine! IT drives me crazy when people call me a woman

taytaylorswift on 2/27/2010 8:21:49 PM

i want my period sooooooo badddd one day i was tryen to sleep and i couldnt because i had cramps but i just wanna know im 12 and i dont know if im starten or not

fuzzylucky1 on 2/7/2010 8:46:19 PM

omg i hate getting mmine bc my stomach hurt and i don't want to eat ever.it might be just 2 days but still i need to eat.last time i pasted out during class bc i didn't eat that day it was emmbarrasing talking to the nurse about it.and my head and face hurt bc i fell on my face.but i can't say i don't want my period bc i want kids well at least three.-sigh-

boysloveme on 2/2/2010 9:36:10 PM

i sooo wanted to get my period to get it over with and stop worrying and shortly after i decided i wanted it i got it and now i loath it so be glad if you don't have it yet

natalieb92095 on 2/1/2010 5:56:24 PM

mod mod mod i was wondering when will i get my period

 

Hi babes, it is based on genetics and hormones. I am not sure when you will get yours. That is a question for your doctor. xo JANA

jana k.

maddymo10 on 1/28/2010 9:06:03 PM

i just got my period like last month and i was sorta scared at first but then i got used to it... i will hate it in summer tho... i love swimming but tampons scare me lolz!

28PuppyPaws on 1/27/2010 4:17:36 PM

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hey im asking for my friend (seriously my friend):
she had her period in like the begining of april ans she hasnt gotten it again since and shes really scared.
what to do????????????




Hey girl! She could go to a doctor, but its normal to have an abnormal cycle the first time you get your period. 
Eryn G.

degrassigurl210 on 1/17/2010 3:36:31 PM

MOD!!!!!! I got a BAD cramp today in class. It hurt soooo bad my eyes were literally watering. Everyone was asking 'Are you OK?' I didn't know what to say. Is my period about to come?

 

Hey missy, mhmmm it could be your period or a really bad stomach ache. But just to be safe pack some meds and a few pads into your backpack. Head to our Period Page to learn more about periods. Hope you feel better! Smile

Lynae P.

hitthemall#1 on 1/13/2010 4:37:00 PM

I'm soooooooooooooooooooo scared to get my period. My mom says I shouldn't be, but I still am. Can you help me to not be scared about it?

hitthemall#1 on 1/13/2010 4:34:43 PM

I haven't got my period...yet. But I do think I am dangerously close. One time while going to the the bathroom when I wiped there was a small red spot. I have put pads in my purse and back-pack.I have "the hair". Anything else I can do to prepare?

MOD

thx-Monstergirl

Monstergirl on 1/6/2010 5:51:23 PM

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cloqueen on 12/26/2009 8:49:48 PM

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one more thing...that stuff...its brownish-red. more red today then it was 2 days ago. so..yeah...




Hey girlie,




It might be. For more period info, check this out: http://www.girlslife.com/hub/periods-period.aspx 




xoxo Keltie 
Keltie E.

shoeaddictionprob*HELP:] on 12/1/2009 12:15:13 AM

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so i think i just got my period. (finally, im 14 1/2) but im unsure. it was only i lil bit and like i didnt feel wet or anything. i got it today, and 2 days ago. but not yesterday. its weird so i was just wondering if you think i gt. i have a pad now, and i wanna wait ti tell my mom. i dont wanna a false alarm.




Hey girlie,




Tell your mom what is going on with your bod and she'll get some stuff for you in case you have your period. You might be getting discharge that leads up to getting your period.




xoxo Keltie 
Keltie E.

shoeaddictionprob*HELP:] on 11/30/2009 11:31:17 PM

I wanted it only because i know alot of my friends have it and i just wanna get it OVER with and stop the suspence.

babygirl9 on 11/25/2009 9:20:59 PM

Hey, well i'm 14 and got my period when i was 13. Thankfully, i have a regular pattern and it comes the same week of each month so its easy to predict. But, those of you who dont have it, be thankful! With mine comes killer cramps that make me so different, my friends are always like, wow why are you so weird today, im like, sorry aunt flows catching up with me. lol any questions or anything, visit my profile=)

crazycuttie9 on 11/23/2009 3:33:25 PM

MOD! MOD! MOD! MOD!
can people smell your pad if you dont change it often enough?




If you dont change it enough it will get full and youll leak. So change it on a daily basis. And yes sometime people can smell it. xoxo kerra 
Kerra S.

sayhey2shortay on 11/21/2009 12:15:55 AM

i still havent gotten my period... im not sure if im sad or happy about that...............................................

crazy4softball1 on 11/16/2009 9:50:59 PM

hi i got my period when i was 9 and now im 13 and i get it every 4 to 5 months is this normal? and some times i get it every month




Hey girlie,




It's normal for your period to be irregular when you are so young. It fluctuates depending on growth, puberty, etc. For more info check this out: http://www.girlslife.com/hub/periods-period.aspx 




xoxo Keltie 
Keltie E.

anetmespar on 11/9/2009 11:29:59 PM

I have it and it is hard to tell when. but at the beginning of the month, just put a pad or a tampon in, and you can forget about it, until you change it! HAPPY AND FREE!

lip-smacker on 11/7/2009 11:30:36 AM

hey Smile well i havn't gotten my period yet(thankfully) but i have questions..... i am about the age when ur maturing unto a women and stuff like that ...well what are the signs that u may be starting ur period soon? cause i have been having alot of side cramps mostly on my right side and it hurts really BAD!!!!! so if u could help me that would be GREAT Smile

Cambria180 on 11/3/2009 6:56:42 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!! PLEASE tell me if im going to get my period soon! here are the signs that i haveFrownim 11) hair on legs, down there, under my arms. i where bra size 34. ive had discharge for 2 yrs and for the past 2 weeks ive been having it like 3 times a day at the least. ive been getting cramps and hav been vry moody and craving chococlate which i dont even realy like! and i hav spotted oonce. PLEASE PLEASE tell me if my period is coming soon i need to know ASAP! THX

 

Hey girl! Every girl is different so you'll just have to be patient! Those are all good signs but they aren't really ways to pinpoint when you will get it!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

Haysky1998 on 11/3/2009 5:01:36 PM

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ive been discharging for about a year, i have pubic hair and all. my mom got her period at 13 and i know its usually 2 years after you start to develop, that u get ur period, im 12 should i be expecting next year after my bday




Hey babe, there's really no way to tell when you're gonna get your period. You have signs that you're going through puberty so it sounds like it's on it's way but you'll just have to wait it out until it comes and then you'll know! 
katelin s.

alennia on 10/28/2009 12:39:16 AM

I haven't started my period and I'm turning 15 in July! I feel so abnormal all the time. Is there something wrong with me? This is why I wish I had my period so I knew I had nothing to worry about. What do I do?
-Confused




Hey Confused!




There is nothing wrong with you. Don't worry! Everyone gets there period in their own time. For more info check this out: http://www.girlslife.com/hub/periods-period.aspx 




xoxo Keltie 
Keltie E.

elphebafan on 10/26/2009 10:21:59 PM

trust me you don' want it

hank212 on 10/26/2009 3:51:31 PM

I have had my period since March i had no idea it was coming . I've gotten used to it,but i go to a catholic school so we need to wear uniforms. I've already had two accidents on my gym uniform So all to those who haven't gotten it your lucky .



Hannah K.

hank212 on 10/26/2009 3:50:37 PM

MOD (kristen) I put my note to my mom on the bad acne page if you wanted to read it

erichmo on 10/11/2009 7:28:22 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD what is the best type of bra for beginers? Training soft cup or sports? Or all 3?

 

Hey girl!  It's all a matter of preferance.  Try some of each and see what you like best.  For me, I started with trainging bras and sports bras before I used ones with cups.  I thought it was an easier transition, but it's all up to you!  Best, Kristen

Kristen Y.

erichmo on 10/11/2009 6:10:38 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD Hey thanks for the edvice I think i'm still going to write mom a letter but next time when we are alone just the two of us I will talk to her,I think she will understand because she was 10 years old one time too! Smile

erichmo on 10/11/2009 6:09:35 PM

Mod i said to my mom a while ago i didn't want a bra how can i ask her now? should i write her a letter?

 

Hey girl!  When it's just you two, you can try talking to her about it again and letting her know that you changed your mind.  It may seem awk, but she's been there before too!  If that seems too bold for you, you can try writing her a letter.  Leave it somewhere only she will find.  But this way, you'll have to talk to her eventually.  Best, Kristen

Kristen Y.

erichmo on 10/11/2009 5:10:35 PM

mod mod mod mod Thanks For the awesome advice i know where i'm coming when i have a question, Can discharge be yellow? And when you get discharge is there alot?

 

Hey girly!  Everyone is diff.  So it's totally fine if your discharge is a bit yellow.  And some girls get a lot, while others dont' get much at all, so there's no reason to worry! best, Kristen

Kristen Y.

erichmo on 10/11/2009 5:09:06 PM

prob #1 Mod what is the average age of when you get your first period? 2. and if my sis and ma got their period around age 11 & 12 is there a chance i will get my period around the same time as them? 3. my mom has some pads at home for when "it" happens, I'm 10 so should i bring some to school to put in my locker just in case????? MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD 4. if i'm flat chested as much as a person can be is it okay to wear a training bra or sports bra so I don't fell left out from the other girls and because some of my shirts are a little see through now that I'm starting to "devlope"

 

Hey chica, the average age  is 12 years old. There is a high chance that you will get your period around that age, since periods have a lot to do with dna and genetics. Storing pads in your locker is a great idea. You never know when you might come on, so having pads for just in case is good. Yup get a training bra. They are great for girls who are just starting to develop.

Lynae P.

erichmo on 10/11/2009 4:51:36 PM

Mod What are all the signs of getting your first period????



Learn all about this in the "Periods, Period" section of our site! Best, Miliana
Miliana B.

erichmo on 10/11/2009 10:00:06 AM

MOD Thanx so much

erichmo on 10/11/2009 9:57:39 AM

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Hey um so I just started my period April '09, and then I didn't get it for another three months and after that, it was still irregular, but more or less every month. I DID go to my doctor and she said that it was totally normal..but now is the time I should get my period for October..and I know it's normal to skip a month, but on October 5th, I saw just one drop of blood on my underwear so thinking that I had started my period, I wore a pad for the next two days. But no blood ever came. It was just that one drop. Is that normal??!!




IT could just be a really light period for that month. Don't stress it. xoxo kerra 
Kerra S.

Serafina on 10/11/2009 12:21:00 AM

Mod Mod Mod! Um I haven't started yet but i know about discharge and stuff I was wondering if you can get it on your vigina?




Hey babe,

discharge actually comes out of your vagina. 

xoxo Allie
Allie S.

erichmo on 10/9/2009 3:59:12 PM

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Hi, um I got my period for the first time yesterday and it was a pretty normal flow, but now its only a little and its mainly brown stuff. What is this and is it normal? Also, how can you tell when your period is over for a certain cycle? Thanks!




Hey babe, yes that is normal. It's most likely dry blood. You just have to wait it out to see if it's over or not. 
katelin s.

guitargirl21 on 10/8/2009 9:49:24 PM

MOD...Ugh ive had signs of my period for like 2 years now and i havent gotten it yet! Im in 7th grade....Is it normal to have these signs for i while? thanx

 

Hey girl! It's totally normal! You should get it soon so no worries! Be patient!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

okcoolgirl12 on 10/6/2009 7:27:34 PM

MOD MOD MOD!!! When i have my period i usually just wear a tampon and a pad then take out the tampon in the middle of the day. I am afraid to go get pads out of my locker (my school is weird, we cant have purses) and I just read that people can smell pads if u dont change them. Do you have any suggestions on how to make it unnoticeable when i go get them out of my locker?

 

Hey girl! Wear a sweatshirt or something with pockets. Slide you pad into the pocket and head to the bathroom!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

ecvolleyball88 on 10/6/2009 6:52:28 PM

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my breasts are hurting and i have gotten headaches and feel a little achey. could this be signals that my period is coming? i havent had mine yet and im 11 and a half and i am far in the stage of puberty. ive gotten al the signs like dscharge and leg and armpit hair and cramps and stuff. are headaches and acheyness also signs?

 

Hey girl! You might be getting your period soon, but you might want to ask a doctor to double check. You can check out 












http://www.girlslife.com/hub/bod-squad.aspx



for more info on periods.

Eryn G.

Haysky1998 on 10/6/2009 3:59:21 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD!! Is this this normal for me: for about 2 years i have had discharge that always had a funny smell and was sometimes yellowish its usually clear or white. but could it be normal for me? P.S. i havent had my period yet. im sry this is so long but i have one more question: i am bra size 34 i have spotted once discharge moody and cramps and little headaches. do u think i will get my period soon? thx!!

 

Hey girl! All gals are different so it's hard to tell! Sounds like you have some major signs though. Be patient and you will get your period!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

Haysky1998 on 10/5/2009 4:37:43 PM

hey can anyone tell me what mod means???? thnx!

dancinfool202 on 10/4/2009 5:53:36 PM

MOD! i really want my period!!! it sounds really weird but i do. sometimes i think i'm going to get it but then nothing happens. i'll get cramps and feels really moody, i've also had discharge for a little bit over a year, lots of down there hair, boobs, and i'm 12 and a half. help me out!




Hey babe,

You can't force your period to come any faster or slower - it'll happen when it happens. The good news is that you sound like you're getting close. start carrying a pad with you whenever you can so you'll be ready!

xoxo Allie
Allie S.

sable.rose.13 on 10/2/2009 8:07:07 PM

wait,is it painful????

turquoise.rose on 9/29/2009 8:02:30 PM

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Hi.....what does PMS stand for (I knew once, but I forgot...)? Anyways, I'm on my period, but I won't get much sleep until tuesday because I have a stupid baby simulator that will keep me up all night. I'll be very very cranky (I already am) and I was wondering how I could stop being as cranky as I am/will be. Sry if confusing!!




Hey, it means pre-menstrual syndrome. Try to relax and chill out! 
katelin s.

brandish25 on 9/24/2009 9:42:37 PM

is it normal for me not to wear a sports bra over a cup bra for extra padding for tender days?? and i have hair on my nipple, is this normal??

cupcake143 on 9/23/2009 2:43:03 PM

umm i have:

-hair down there all over
- acne
- yellowish and white discharge
- buds
- armpit hair
- leg hair

does this mean i might get my period soon?

cupcake143 on 9/23/2009 2:35:22 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!!!! I spotted about 12 days ago do u know an estimate of about how long til i wil get my first full period? and i really need to know this because im in school and am afraid i wil get it in school!!!

 

Hey girl!  Everyone's diff, so I can't really tell you when you'll be getting your full period.  It will prob be soon, so start carrying some pads in a pouch in your back pack in case of an emergency. best, Kristen

Kristen Y.

haysky1998 on 9/13/2009 7:44:44 PM

MOD!!!!! SCARY!!!!!!

hitthemall#1 on 9/13/2009 3:23:30 PM

omg modmodmod im getting discharge everysingle day .... dies that mean i am gonna get my period?

 

Hey chica, it's possible that you will be getting it soon, so get prepared with pads and tampons and visit our period page to learn all about periods!

Lynae P.

aodash on 9/13/2009 2:56:25 PM

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i was reading some coments that said if there is brown stuff in your underwear it means that it is your period is this true?????????










Hey girlie,







That brown stuff can be spotting. Spotting is basically like getting your period, only it is just a little blood. This is common before you get your first period.







Megan P.
Megan P.

haysky1998 on 9/9/2009 4:32:37 PM



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