WDU202

7/26/2024 5:44:23 PM

hi Vicki, is it normal to be super angry at your mum sometimes even with little things. and also what can I do to stop being stop angry and be kinder to my mum?

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Hi, we call this the battle between teens and parents and it's so common I even wrote a blog on the subject. Here it is.

The battle between teens and parents (becomingateen.co.uk)

Tidying my bedroom (becomingateen.co.uk)

EGX018

7/26/2024 5:09:38 PM

Should the blood of my period be black on the first few days

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Hi, sometimes when blood is very dark it can appear black, usually if the flow is heavy too. It can be alarming but it is still blood and nothing to worry about.

GKN136

7/26/2024 4:38:34 PM

Hi Vicki I really want to get a menstrual disk rather than a cup. A cup sounds better because you can still masturbate durning your period and this is a game changer for me. I am just worried because I am 15 it wont fit me? Do you recommend a cup?

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Menstrual cups generally come in two sizes, like our cups, one for the under 30's and those new to periods and size 2 for those over 30 and who have had a child.  So our menstrual cup size one would be ideal.

BJY187

7/26/2024 4:11:35 PM

Generally what would you say is the chance of someone noticing fairly faint scars? The difference is that they're mental health related. I already have body dysmorphia and low body image around summer(being convinced everyone is judging my figure etc.) often because of this I'm still hiding under jumpers and sweater tops in 20 degree heat x any advice

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I would imagine by now the scars are very faint and as such you should not be afraid to wear clothes that allow them to be seen. Maybe someone will seen them, but it's unlikely they will comment, and if they do simply be honest and let them know they are old scars that are now healed. You need say nothing more if you do not wish to.

QGH618

7/26/2024 11:03:41 AM

when my family divides up the laundry is it awkward for my brother to be washing some of my stuff with my bras in it?

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Why not have a chat to your parents about this, it may be that he really is not bothered and I am sure if he were, he would ask you to wash these items yourself. So be honest and ask him how he feels about it.

HJN767

7/25/2024 10:41:41 PM

i was a b cup at 12 but im afraid my boobs wont get bigger but my sisters are d cups but they went through puberty later so is there a change i will get boobs bigger than b cup

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Breast size is based partially on genetics (families) and partially on your own unique body shape. So you may have a fuller bust as you get older and at 12 you still have quite a bit of development yet to come. Just remember your body is unique and so will your breast size be too.

UOT425

7/25/2024 10:40:25 PM

can masterbating make you go through puberty earlier because i went through it around 2 years before my mom and sister and i dont know if it was because i was masterbating or no

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No, masturbation has no impact on the arrival of your period, so please try not to worry. And just so you know it's a bit of a myth that families all get their first period at the same age, so you have no reason to be concerned.

AQC535

7/25/2024 10:23:18 PM

I got my period kindve light around the start of july it was just brown discharge kinda no blood for a few days then a week later i got it again with a bit of blood but mostly brown discharge but i got my period again today and i only finished my last period a few days ago and its more blood this time and i used to get quite heavy periods but theyve been lighter lately so im wondering is that normal and is there anything to worry about

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Hi, firstly don't worry periods can be so very erratic for the first few years, with long and short gaps between each one and a difference in how much blood is lost. Brown blood is still your period, so this all seems very normal to me, even though I know it can be frustrating when it arrives without warning.

UWY375

7/25/2024 12:18:46 PM

Hiya Vicki, I came to check if this was still running and it is! Omg! I just wanted to say a huge thank you for being there when I was younger to answer all the questions I didnt feel safe asking anyone else, from embarrassing parts of puberty, heavy periods, navigating friendships etc and shaping into the person I am today. I had a really rough time growing up during my teenage years, but you helped me so much. I started using this site when I was 12 and Im now 20 and have moved out! Keep doing what you do, you seriously make such a positive difference to so many girls and thank you so much for holding my hand for all these years Thank you thank you thank you!

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Thank you for the lovely feedback, and I am so glad I could be helpful to you.

LLS075

7/25/2024 9:21:02 AM

Hi Vicki I was wondering if there are any good places to get a good fitting bra size B thanks for reading this Sarah

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Hi Sarah, M&S, Primark and Matalan would be my first choices.