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help please!
I figured out why my head and stomach were hurting, i went to the bathroom and i realized i got my first period. anyways, what do i do? because i'm staying at my grandparents house for the week (parents are on a work trip)

Hey chica! Don't worry Grandma knows where you're coming from, she had hers too! Call her aside and let her know you got yours. She should be able to set you up with some pads or tampons in no time! xoxo

Carly S.

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by carly.13 on 8/24/2012 3:25:32 PM

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when i woke up this morning, my stomach started to hurt really bad, and so did my head. why r they hurting? and what should i do? thanks

Hey sweets! Ask your parents if you can take ibuprofen! It should help get rid of your headache and stomachache in no time! Both a headache and stomachache are common when you have your period, but if you don't have your period it could really be anything so you should talk to your parents! xoxo

Carly S.

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by carly.13 on 8/24/2012 2:55:23 PM

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I am a girl im 14. I'm 10 pounds overweight and i always get made fun of by my ''friends'' and they always tell me how fat i am and stuff.They say that they're just kidding but it really makes me upset to the point where I just cry and stuff and don't eat for a few days but my parents always say that if I don't eat that they're going to take me to the hospital.But the thing is I don't tell them how I feel and I was just wondering should I tell them how I feel or just try to find new friends?

Hey girlie! You should DEFINITELY tell them how you feel. Let them know what they say makes you feel insecure about yourself. If your friends are really friends, they'll stop teasing you, even if they think they are just kidding. If they don't, then make some new friends who make you feel good about yourself! xoxo

Kate G.

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by taylor6158 on 8/24/2012 12:20:02 PM

For girls who got their period, there is this app called i period, and it can help predict when you will get your next period! So no more freaking out! (;

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by brianaangel9 on 8/23/2012 9:43:59 PM

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Lucky mee!! NOT! I am going to have my period on the first day of school.

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Hey girlie,

Check out this article for tips on how to know your period is coming and ways to stay prepared on that big day. Then, read up on our Periods, Period articles so you know all there is to know about periods (if you don't know already!) - the more you know, the better prepared you'll be

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2012/07/02/Big-day-body-emergenciesand-how-to-deal.aspx

http://www.girlslife.com/tag/period.aspx

Lauren C.

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by Sunny4132 on 8/23/2012 5:14:13 PM