Big day body emergencies--and how to deal

Today’s the day, the big one—the Fourth of July cookout, your BFF’s pool party, your first date with the hot guy at the beach. You are all decked out, you’ve been psyched for weeks, when, wouldn’t you know it, disaster strikes. Here’s how...

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4 steps to a pool-perfect period

Your bestie is dyin’ to go to the pool, but that monthly nuisance just showed up to put a damper on your swimmin’ style. You’re thinkin’ of making some excuse – you only have to put her off for a week, after...

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Your ultimate summer beauty survival guide

We’ve all been there. That embarrassing moment when you’re talking to a crush and you notice major sweat stains under your armpits. Or that time when you had to skip out on a pool date with your BFFs because Aunt Flo came to...

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Banish PMS forever! Say see-ya to mood swings

Do ya get majorly moody when Aunt Flo comes to call? We feel ya. Luckily, there’s a cure for what ails ya… The cause Some girls’ hormonal changes mess with the brain’s serotonin, a hormone that improves moods. The result? A gloom...

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Knock out those period blues before they get to you

We all know the feeling, chicas. That nagging pile of unfortunate alerts that let you know your monthly visit is on it's way. Lucky for you, we've got the inside deets on how to beat those pesky symptoms before they...

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The 411 on your outta-control flow

My period is out of whack! It's so heavy on the first two days that I'm always changing my tampons every few hours. Then, I get cramps so painful and sharp that I can't concentrate in class. That's not even the worst part...

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Freaked about getting it for the first time

I’m terrified about getting my period. I’ve heard that you can’t tell when you’re going to get it—it just comes and suddenly you realize you feel wet. Is that true? What can I do to avoid being surprised by it? Hey chica, while...

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4 tips for dealing with your period in the great outdoors

I'm going camping for my birthday but I just got my period today! I'm really scared to try a tampon. Do you have any tips on how to make it easier? What a yucky time to get your period! Not to worry though, babe...

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Everything you've gotta know about your period

Sick of wondering what it’s like when you finally get your period, or how to choose what to use? We’ve pulled together our Periods, Period best tips and tricks to help you answer those crazy weird questions (we’ve heard ‘em all!) and get in...

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How should I deal with my period at camp?

I'm going to sleepaway field hockey camp this summer, and during that week I should be getting my period. I use pads and have no desire in using tampons. How can I play field hockey and also be comfortable? Also, how can I...

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