Craving chocolate, salty snacks, or carbs before your period is super common! Changing hormone levels affect brain chemicals that influence hunger and what foods sound good. Your body might also be working harder and need…
Constant comparison during puberty is incredibly common, here’s why you do it and how to reduce it. Your Brain Is Wired for Social Comparison Humans naturally compare themselves to others to figure out where they…
Period acne is frustrating but totally normal! Right before your period, certain hormones increase oil production in your skin. This extra oil can clog pores and cause pimples, usually around your chin, jawline, or forehead.…
Height is determined by genetics, timing, nutrition, and individual development, and there’s a huge range of “normal.” Genetics Are the Biggest Factor About 80% of your height comes from your parents’ genes. If your family…
Constant hunger during puberty is normal, your body needs massive amounts of energy to fuel rapid growth. Growth Requires Fuel When you’re growing several centimeters per year, building muscle, developing organs, and going through puberty,…
Constant tiredness during puberty can come from physical growth, mental stress, or lifestyle factors, here’s how to identify and address it. Growth Drains Energy Your body is working overtime to grow, develop, and change. This…
There’s no required age or time to start shaving, it’s completely your personal choice based on your preferences. You Don’t Have to Shave Body hair is natural and healthy. Shaving is optional, not required for…
What you eat directly affects your energy levels, here’s how to fuel your body for sustained energy throughout the day. Balance Is Key Meals with protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats provide steady energy. Relying…
Good to know There’s no strict diet for periods, but certain foods can help you feel better! Iron-rich foods like lean meat, beans, and leafy greens replace iron lost through bleeding. Complex carbs like whole…
Your uterus (also called a womb) is a muscular organ about the size of your fist, located in your lower belly. It’s where a baby would grow if you got pregnant in the future. Every…
Ovulation is when one of your ovaries releases an egg – it happens about halfway through your menstrual cycle. This egg travels down a fallopian tube, and if it meets sperm, pregnancy can happen. If…
Vaginal discharge is a clear or whitish fluid that helps keep your vagina clean and healthy. It’s completely normal and healthy! You might notice it in your underwear throughout the month. The amount and texture…
