TLP057

5/11/2021 9:06:12 AM

hey there, im 15 and just got my first period yesterday. i went to the bathroom at school, and saw my usual discharge stain with some red/brown coloured bits around it. i was very shocked and i asked my mum after school if this was my period, and she said it definitely is. im like 100 percent sure it is my period but it is so light. like, today i didnt really get much blood at all. is this normal that my period seemed to only last for about a day? it may come back as that is what happened to one of my friends. but this is definitely my period, right? i know it is but i still wanted to ask you. like today i didnt get a huge amount, just a tiny bit and it was very light red. i know first periods can be light, but i just wanted some reassurance anyway. thanks :)

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Hi and yes I agree with your mum, this is your first period and sometimes they can be light and as menstrual fluid is not all released in one go, but rather over a number of days you may want to wear a pad or liner for the next day or so.

UXA573

5/11/2021 8:50:52 AM

Can girls all get their periods together if they close friends?

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Hi, its a bit of a myth that family members and school friends all sync and menstruate at the same time, and there is no medical evidence to substantiate this. If you and your friends get your periods at the same time each month, this really is just a coincidence.

ICX873

5/11/2021 8:50:33 AM

how many days is normal for a period? is 10 days normal?

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A period can vary in length and anything from 2-10 days is normal.

GVI856

5/11/2021 8:47:10 AM

Do boys feel sad like us girls, the ones in school are always laughing and joking, they don't seem to suffer like us girls do.

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Hi, even though boys may appear like they've got puberty all sorted out, just like girls they will find that from time to time their emotions are on a roller coaster, often they can be angry or quiet, but they do still experience mood swings too.

JLK652

5/11/2021 8:46:41 AM

If boys don't have periods how do they know they are growing into grown ups!!

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Hi, good question. Boys notice lots of signs that puberty has arrived and it can be just as overwhelming for them as it is for girls. See the blogs below for more information.

Boys & Puberty | Becoming a Teen

Things that boys don't mind (becomingateen.co.uk)

It's a boyfriend thing (becomingateen.co.uk)

EIF712

5/11/2021 8:46:19 AM

Day one hardly any blood, day two and three sooo much blood and then day 5 no blood hardly at all, is this normal please?

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Hi, everyone's cycle and flow will differ, but from your comments I feel this is a fairly standard flow starting light, heavy in the middle and lighter at the end.

KYY378

5/11/2021 8:45:42 AM

Can a period stop and never come back when you are in your teens, because that's whats happened to me, should I see a doctor and will I never have babies now?

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Hi, first periods can be quite erratic as your body works out the right cycle just for you, so don't be alarmed if you find that there are some quite large gaps of several months in between each one.

YAX776

5/11/2021 8:44:04 AM

How many periods will I have to have until my period comes on time, its been gone for nearly 3 months now and I feel a bit worried by this?

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Hi, it can take a few years for a period to regulate. When you think about it your body is still going through some pretty big changes, so it's no wonder your period is still all over the place with long gaps noticed in between each one.

EWB821

5/11/2021 8:43:24 AM

Hi vicki, tomorrow we are having our sex chats in school and the boys will be there too, I will die if the teacher talks about periods as I think I am the only one who has them, shall I ask my mum if i can say at home tomorrow.

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Hi, I am sure everyone will be a little embarrassed and a little giggly too, this is quite natural and your teacher will expect this. But do your best to listen and take on board all the comments and information and don't worry, no one will be able to tell in class that your period is here already.

XEB570

5/11/2021 8:38:31 AM

What size of bra for my granddaughter Size 88cm top 83cm fuller part 83cm underneath

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Hi, please measure again and in the order below.