ABT245

4/23/2025 4:44:36 PM

I've just started my second period, should I tell my mum about it? The first time I told her, but I don't know if I should tell her now.

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Yes, I think it's a great idea to let your mum know your second period is here. She will then be able to see how regular your cycle is and ensure you always have period products to help manage your flow.

OQS431

4/23/2025 4:42:07 PM

What is bisexual?

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This is a term used to describe someone who is romantically attracted to both males and females equally.

QAN821

4/23/2025 4:39:13 PM

Hi Vicki, I'm feeling really worried and I don't know how to reassure myself. So my friend came round today (she lives quite far away) and we just hung out at mine to start with and then decided to go out. We walked round the block and then headed towards the town centre (about 20 mins walk) we went there, went round the shops and then started walking home. On the way home, you have to walk through a valley, we got to the bottom of the hill and noticed that there was this guy behind us (he looked middle-aged but perfectly normal) we then walked up the hill where there are some houses, we assumed he must live there and thought nothing of it but then we headed further on through a passage to my estate and he was still there, we kept walking towards home but he was still there the whole time, we then came to a road where there were lots of people getting home and he was further behind us then got closer again, we were both getting creeped out by then and at a moment when the road curved we dodged down a passageway and kept going and we'd lost him. I don't know if he was following us or not but I just feel really anxious that he followed us even though he was probably just on his way home. For context I live in a good area and nothing like this has ever happened before. I don't even know if he really followed us or if we imagined it and he just happened to be going the same way. Whatever it was I just can't shake the feeling and it's stressing me out!

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Its good to be mindful of your surroundings and people around you, it may be that this man was simply going in the same direction as you and your friend. But it may be worth mentioning it to your family as a precaution.

JHX104

4/23/2025 11:56:04 AM

Can you do gymnastics when you have your period

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Yes, keeping fit is great when on your period, as it can help ease period cramps. You can use a pad if this is your preferred choice and our teens range is ideal as they are shorter and narrower than other brands. Of when you feel ready you could try tampons as these offer superb protection and are very discreet.

SCF041

4/23/2025 11:35:44 AM

Why are my emotions all out of whack

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Puberty is such an emotional rollercoaster for teens and it's only natural that it can feel overwhelming at times. This is one of the reasons we created this website, and I think you may find our Emotions and Puberty sections very useful.

FWP622

4/22/2025 5:00:18 PM

Menstrual cup

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Hi, what would you like to know about menstrual cups, I am happy to help.

CYO338

4/22/2025 11:13:31 AM

How do i get my mum to buy me bras? She hasn't got me any since last august and they're really small and uncomfortable because i've grown and also because they've shrunk in the wash. She just keeps saying that they should still fit and it wasn't that long ago that i got them but it was ages ago and i can't keep wearing them? Ive just been wearing sports bras instead cause i have two that fit comfortably but i want to at least have the option of a standard tshirt bra?

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Hi, why not show your mum the marks your current bras leave you with when you wear them, and reassure her that they really are uncomfortable to wear and maybe even send over your measurements to me for a guide to your new bra size.

JFE740

4/21/2025 4:30:04 PM

Hey, when I have period cramps I will always take 2 ibuprofen but more often than not they never seem to have any effect when its the first day of my period (most painful day for me). If I also sit with a hot water bottle then the cramps will be reduced but this is only good if Im at home and its not hot weather. Do you have any advice on why the painkillers dont work and if I doing anything will make them more effective? Thanks x

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Hi, here's my top tip for easing menstrual cramps, keep active, whether that is stretching, going for a walk, swimming or even dancing, by moving around you will start to relax the muscles surrounding the uterus that cause the discomfort. Try it, it really will work for you.

HYA233

4/19/2025 6:58:58 PM

Hi vicky I asked you about I line of brown discharge in my underwear I think last week.well it was very light brown and I have it for 3 days after that so it lasted for 4 days but on the 4 day you basically couldnt see it.but it wasnt wet in my underwear it was light and it wasnt filling a pad only a line about half way and I only changed it like 3 times through the night it only was like I leaked discharge of both colours but I didnt wear a pad because it didnt seem like a period.was this my first period because I was experiencing belly pain but yes please let me know and it wasnt dirt because it was abit on the toilet role from my vagina

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This was not discharge and if you noticed it for a few days it was almost certainly your first period, as menstrual fluid is often brown in colour and not always red.

BII441

4/19/2025 1:18:14 AM

how much do periods hurt?

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Hi, for some there will be some discomfort and this may come every month, or just now and again. And for others there will not hardly any discomfort at all and they barely notice their period is with them. Keeping active is key to reducing period pain in my experience.