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4 tell-tale signs your period is on its way

Your period always come at the most annoying times, but it’s even worse when you’re not expecting it. If your periods have been irregular, there are still ways you can pin ‘em down, even without a trusty calendar. Here are...
LIFE: Dear Carol

So....what's the deal with going to the gyno, exactly?

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...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I really hate getting my period"

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...
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5 easy ways to beat the period blues

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...

FITNESS: Your Bod

How your period affects your workout

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...
FITNESS: Your Bod

These products just *might* make your period a little bit easier

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...

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NYC just became the first city to make free menstrual products available in all public schools

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...
FITNESS: Your Bod

Got questions about puberty? We've got answers

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...

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