Dear Carol, Exactly what is a gynecologist? When do you go to one? I am too afraid to ask my mom. —Wants To Know Dear Wants To Know, A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in the female body and knows about everything from...
Dear Carol, I’m 13 and I hate menstruating. I always get very depressed when I have my period. I have these awful crying fits and I feel totally miserable. I feel that having my period at such an early age is...
That time of month can be painful, let's be honest. From killer cramps to all-over-the-place emotions, it isn't exactly the most fun time to be a girl. Fortunately, there are some ways to prevent period probs (or at least make...
A lot of fitness and health programs out there are designed for men. And while girls can do anything boys can do, we also have to take into account how our bodies are different than theirs. One of the biggest...
Ugh, having your period is the worst. In addition to constantly worrying about your pad or tampon, you’re also suffering from cramps, headaches, mood swings and crazy cravings! What if we told you there’s some products on the market that...
Most girls know, or will soon learn, about the struggles that come with having your period. For girls and women in poverty or that can't afford pads, tampons and other products, it becomes even more difficult to deal with. But...
Puberty is a part of life we all have to go through (and yes, it's a drag for all of us). It's a magical yet daunting time in your life when your body is going through all sorts of changes...
Dear Carol, I just got my period. I told my best friend, and she didn’t believe me. Do you think she is jealous that she didn’t start first? I would show her, but that is gross. I asked if she was...
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