10 weird boob Q's you don't wanna ask anyone--ever

Have questions you need to get off your, uh, chest? You’re not alone! Girls everywhere are baffled by their breasts. And whether you’re wondering if yours will ever grow or if they’ll ever stop growing, we’ve reached out to experts to get the full...

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The ABC's of lovin' your bod--and yourself

OK, babes, it’s time to reboot our body image. We’re tired of the trash talk and all the focus on flaws instead of fabulous features. Girls are gorgeous! So our Q: Where’s the love? Answer: right here, baby! Read on for our ABC...

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To tweeze or not to tweeze: I've got a nose hair prob!

This is weird, but I have a ton of nose hairs! It hurts to pluck. How else can I get rid of them? Believe it or not, those hairs do important things, like act as mini-filters to prevent dirt, dust and germs...

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I feel lumps in my breasts. Do I have breast cancer?

I’m 13, and I feel lumps in my breasts. Do I have breast cancer? Rest assured that you’re probably very healthy—breast cancer almost never occurs in teens. Rest double-assured because you’re obviously knowledgeable about your bod, and that will keep...

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Do I have to wear a sports bra when I work out?

All of my friends change into sports bras for gym class and practice, and they say I should to. But do I have to? Sports bras are all about comfort. They are meant to offer more support and control when you’re...

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Fact or fiction: Getting your ears pierced really hurts

My mom said I could get my ears pierced when I turn 12, and my birthday is right around the corner. I’m really excited, but I’m starting to get nervous, too. Does getting your ears pierced hurt? Most girls report that getting...

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Gettin' nosy: Should I pluck?

This is weird, but I have a ton of nose hairs! It hurts to pluck. How else can I get rid of them? Believe it or not, those hairs do important things, like act as mini-filters to prevent dirt, dust and germs...

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What's wrong with your shape? (Hint: Nothing!)

Shapewear is a term that’s used to describe tight-fitting undergarments, like Spanx, that make the body appear thinner by keeping tummies and curves tucked in and smoothed over. Spanx used to be thought of as only for older women, but now, girls as...

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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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