The age you got your first period, also called menarche, is one of those milestones people remember forever. It feels loaded with meaning, and for good reason. Hormones, growth, fertility, and the ...
A lot of moms were raised to treat the period talk like a one-time event that happened right before it was needed, or worse, ...
Getting your first period can come with a lot of conflicting feelings, from confusion and fear to excitement or relief. Knowing what to expect — as much as is possible — is one thing that can make ...
Periods are — much to the frustration of women — a routine part of life. I got my first period when I was around 12, and understood innately that this was something I would be dealing with once a week ...