Cramps
10 articles on this topic
Soso Answers: Secrets Getting Out, Body Hair and Hungry Days (August 28 to September 3)
This week you asked what happens when someone shares your period news without asking, where the blood actually comes from, why you get cramps with no period in sight, whether hair always comes first, and what to eat when you are hungry all the time.
Soso Answers: Period Products, Missing Cramps and New Expectations (August 22 to 28)
This week girls asked which product to start with, how big a menstrual cup really is, why they have no cramps at all, what changes at home after a first period, and what a dream about starting means.
Period cramps or stomachache? How to tell the difference and help during early adolescence
Your daughter has a stomachache and you are not sure whether it is menstrual cramps? Learn how to recognize the signs and help your daughter understand her body without fear or drama.
Period Headaches and Migraines: A Beginner's Guide for Girls
Bad headaches in the days before your period are common and hormone driven. Here is why they happen, what helps, and the warning signs to tell an adult about.
Soso Answers: Bloating, Tiredness and Tummy Trouble (July 29 to August 5)
Five things girls asked Soso this week, answered simply: a firm bloated tummy, exhaustion after a full night of sleep, period poops, cramps in odd places, and swimming on your period.
Soso Answers: cramps, blood colors, and more (July 17 to 24)
Real questions girls asked this week, painful cramps, brown blood, packing pads, big mood swings, and yellow discharge, answered warmly and honestly.
Period Cramp Relief for Girls: What Actually Helps When It Hurts
A girl's guide to easing period cramps fast, heat, gentle movement, food, and rest, why each one works, and the signs it is time to tell a grown-up.
Cramps, Clots and Other Period Symptoms: What Is Normal?
This week you asked about cramps, blood clots, headaches, nausea and tender breasts. Here is what is normal, what helps, and when it is worth telling a grown-up.
Foods That Help During Your Period
What you eat can genuinely change how you feel on your period. Here's a friendly guide to the foods that ease cramps, bloating, and low energy.
Yoga Poses for Period Relief
A few gentle yoga poses can ease cramps, calm a bloated belly, and soften a stressful day. No experience needed, just you and a comfy spot.