Will anyone notice that I am on my period?

Are cramps normal and how can I stop them?
Cramps are a normal part of becoming a woman ...

If my period is irregular, am I pregnant?
Not necessarily! Irregular periods are very common ...

Can I go swimming with a tampon or pad?
Yes, but you’ll need to use a tampon ...

Will I have periods my whole life?
They don't but they're here for a while ...

How long is the menstrual cycle?
Not long enough, for some of us! ...

Will my period hurt?
Around half of women in the world suffer from period pain ...

How will I know when to change my tampon or pad?
The aim is to feel fresh all day ...

Are you still a virgin if you use a tampon?
Yes, a tampon does not affect your virginity ...

Is it normal to have dark brown clots in my period?
It can be pretty gross, but is completely normal ...

What will my period feel like?
You might get cranky for no reason, don’t fret ...

How can I stop leaking during my period?
There are lots of products available for each stage ...

How often will I get my period?
Your period is the beginning of your menstrual cycle ...

Why haven't I got my period yet?
The start of the menstrual cycle varies from girl to girl ...

How often should I change my tampon?
To stay fresh, change every 4 hours ...

How do I know when my period will start?
Most girls get their first period around the age of 12 ...

Should I keep a calendar?
You absolutely can! The only fool proof way to keep track of your period ...

Should I carry pads even though I don’t have my period?
Yes, always be prepared! ...

Can I still take a bath or shower during my period?
Absolutely, continuing your hygiene routine is important ...

Is there anything I can't do when I have my period?
Of course not! ...

Will anyone notice that I am on my period?
Family and friends might notice some mood swings ...

How much blood will I lose during my period?
The amount of blood you lose varies from girl to girl ...

What happens to a girl during puberty?
Puberty when your body starts to change ...

How will puberty affect my emotions and moods?
Puberty can be a pretty confusing time ...

How do I know when puberty has finished?
Puberty is like a blooming flower rather than a switch ...

What's the best way to deal with my changing body and moods?
First of all, don't worry! ...

What does the vagina do?
The vagina is the passage that connects a girls uterus to the outside of her body ...

When do breasts start to develop?
Developing breasts is usually the first sign of puberty ...

What happens during your period?
Your period is one stage of your menstrual cycle ...

What can I do to stop period pains?
A nice warm hot water bottle will help to ease the ache ...

My period is late, what does this mean?
1 in 3 girls have irregular periods at some point ...

Which is best - Tampons or Pads?
Make sure you feel fresh during your period ...

Why don't I have pubic hair yet?
Growing pubic hair is one of the signs of puberty ...

Why does spotting happen?
Spotting is a small amount of blood between periods ...

Can you catch a STD in any other way apart from sex?
There are in fact other ways ...

Can you have more than one STD at a time?
Sadly yes. One STD doesn’t prevent you from another ...

Will condoms protect me from all STDs?
No as some STDs are passed on through skin to skin ...

Are all STDs curable?
Not all STDS are curable ...

Do all STDs have symptoms?
Not all STDs have the courtesy of letting you know ...

Can you catch a STD from oral sex?
Yes you can get a STD from oral sex ...

Do birth control pills prevent STDs?
The only thing birth control pills prevent is babies ...

Can you get the same STD again?
Annoyingly, you can get some STDs more than once ...

What is difference between AIDS and HIV?
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus ...

Can you catch STDS from kissing?
They don’t call it kissing sores for nothing. ...

Why do I need to have a pap smear?
A pap smear is a short procedure ...

What is the best tampon for first timers?
Many first timers prefer to use pads ...

Can I get pregnant while I'm on my period?
YES! You can most definitely get pregnant by having unprotected sex during your period ...