Help! Tampons freak me out

I just got my first period last month, and I used pads. I think they’re really uncomfortable and they totally don’t work for my dance classes, but tampons seem super scary. What should I do? Take a deep breath and pick...

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Period 101: Dealin' with Aunt Flo when school's in session

Once school is back in session, it’s a pretty good bet that you’re not gonna be able to hole up in your room ‘til your period passes each month. But don’t worry – we’ve got ya covered. Here are a few easy...

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BTS Beauty Basics: Exactly what to stash in your locker!

We’ve all been there: You’re running late for school, roll out of bed and have no time to even think about getting presentable. Never fear! We’ve got the ultimate list of products you need this year for an emergency locker stash. A quick swipe of...

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Period panic! What if I get it at school?

I haven't gotten my period yet, and I'm afraid I'll get it for the first time at soccer practice or school or somewhere. Help me! Dear Worried, Every woman in the world made it through her first time, and you can be sure that...

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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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Vitamin D might just cure your period cramps

As soon as those nagging cramps make their debut during that time of the month, most of us go reaching for the pain relievers. No longer, babes! It might just be time to put down that giant cup of coffee and your bottle...

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April / May 2012

*~*Check out what’s HOT in this issue*~* On sale and in mailboxes March 13! EXCLUSIVE! The world’s getting ready for The Hunger Games…and so are we with our first ever collector’s edition covers! Stars Willow Shields, Amandla Stenberg, Isabelle Fuhrman and Jacqueline...

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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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