Talking About Periods
6 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.
Who Else Can I Ask? A Girl's Guide to Finding a Trusted Grown-Up
If you cannot talk to your mum about periods and body changes, you still have options. Here is how to find another trusted grown-up, what to say, and what to do if the first person does not work out.
How to talk to your daughter about periods: a practical guide for caregivers
Learn how to turn anxiety into a moment of connection between the two of you. We have put together a warm, safe script for approaching the changes in your girl's body without taboos.
How to Tell Your Mom You Got Your Period (Even If You Are Nervous)
Nervous about telling your mom you got your period? You are not alone. Here are gentle ways to say it, including exact words and texts you can use.
Talking About Your Period: Who to Ask and How
Talking about periods can feel awkward at first, but it makes everything easier. Here's how to find the right person and start the conversation, for girls and their grown-ups.