After ovulation, you enter the ‘Winding Down’ phase (usually days 17-28). This phase has two parts – first calm and relaxed, then the pre-period shift. Here’s what to expect. What’s Happening Inside Progesterone rises after…
Voice changes during puberty are caused by hormones making your vocal cords grow, here’s what’s happening and what to expect. Hormones Trigger Growth Testosterone (which everyone has in varying amounts) causes your larynx (voice box)…
Hair thickness is mostly genetic, it’s determined by your DNA and is a natural characteristic like eye color. Genetics Determine Thickness The thickness of each individual hair strand and how many hairs you have comes…
Chest soreness during puberty is incredibly common and usually nothing to worry about. Breast Development Causes Tenderness As breast tissue grows, it can feel sore, sensitive, or even painful. This is your body building new…
Puberty can feel like it’s happening all at once, but it’s actually your body following a carefully timed biological plan. It’s All About Hormones Your brain releases hormones that trigger puberty. These hormones tell your…
Stress causing stomach pain is a real physical response to emotional distress, here’s why your gut reacts to stress. Your Gut and Brain Are Connected The “gut-brain connection” is real, nerves link your digestive system…
Voice cracking during puberty is a normal, temporary part of your voice changing, here’s why it happens. Your Larynx Is Growing Your voice box (larynx) and vocal cords are literally getting bigger. During this growth,…
Stomach pain is common during puberty and usually isn’t serious. Here are the most common reasons and what helps. Digestive Changes Your digestive system is maturing during puberty. You might be more sensitive to certain…
Lower back pain during your period is common and happens for the same reason as cramps! The chemicals that make your uterus contract can also affect nearby muscles, including those in your lower back. The…
During puberty, genital anatomy changes significantly, here’s why and what to expect. Hormones Trigger Changes Puberty hormones cause genital growth and development. This is as normal as growing taller or developing breasts. Size Increases All…
Nipples come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and all of them are normal and healthy. Enormous Variation Is Normal Nipples can be small or large, flat or protruding, light or dark, smooth or bumpy.…
Muscle soreness after physical education is normal, here’s why it happens and how to manage it. You’re Using Muscles in New Ways PE often involves movements or intensity levels you don’t do regularly. When muscles…
