Center for Young Women's HealthHaving sex during your period is a personal choice between you and your partner. There’s no medical reason not to have sex during this time, but remember: although it’s unlikely … read more
Articles Tagged: period
If my mom got her period at 13, will I get my period then?
Not necessarily. Some girls may get their first period around the same age as their mom did, but that’s not always the case. Every girl’s body is different. One clue … read more
Can you get your period while you’re swimming?
It’s possible to get your period while you’re swimming, but the cold water usually makes the flow less, so you might not even notice. If you have your period, you … read more
If girls get periods, what do guys get?
The short answer is: Girls get periods because they have a uterus (womb). Guys don’t have periods because they have don’t have a uterus. The long answer is: Girls and … read more
Is breast pain or tenderness normal?
You may feel a tingling or aching in your chest when your breast buds start to develop. After you start to get your periods you may notice that your breasts … read more
How come girls get periods but guys don’t? No fair!
It may seem unfair that girls get periods and boys don’t, but it’s because their bodies are different. Girls have reproductive organs which include a uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, … read more
Is it safe to have sex during your menstrual period?
It depends what you mean by “safe”. It isn’t dangerous to have sex while you have your period — you won’t hurt your body, BUT, although unlikely, it’s still possible … read more
Puberty
Puberty is the name for the time when your body goes through changes and you begin to grow from a child to an adult. Your hormone levels will change; you … read more
Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual periods can be light and easy for some teens and young women, but for others, they can be heavy and/or accompanied by painful cramps. Cramps can be a big … read more
Menstrual Periods
Puberty is the time when your body changes because of hormones produced by your ovaries. Puberty usually starts between age 8 and 13 and includes growth of your breasts, the … read more