Some girls feel fine with it, but many feel shaken up by this mondo change in their bodies. Bleeding in general can be pretty scary, but bleeding from “down there”…yikes!

Also, it can be hard to accept change (remember how anxious you were just going from elementary to middle school?). Most likely, the only major physical change you’ve had to deal with so far has been getting taller. But you’ll get used to having your period. It truly is a great, amazing thing—it means your bod is healthy and that your “plumbing” is working properly.

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