GirlsStuff

<p>\n<b>Breasts</b><br>\nBreasts come in different shapes and sizes and sometimes one breast is bigger than the other. In the middle of the breast is the nipple, which can stick out all the time, stick out if the girl is cold or aroused, or turn inward all the time. If the nipple sticks out it can be short or long. The areola surrounds the nipple and might be big or small, light or dark. It can also be bumpy and have hairs around it.\nBreasts develop at different ages for different girls, so don’t worry if your breasts develop before or after someone else’s.\nAs breasts develop they can be tender and the nipples can be sensitive. Breasts can also become tender when a girl has her period, or a few days before her period is due.\n<br><br>\n<b>Sexy feelings</b><br>\nArousal is the tingly feeling that happens when something is sexy. Lots of body parts are involved, but can you guess the main one? The brain! If a girl thinks something is sexy, the brain sends signals making the heart beat faster, the clitoris swell up, and the skin all over the body become sensitive. This might start to happen during puberty.\n</p>

<p>\n<b>The menstrual cycle<br>\nThe menstrual cycle is how a girl’s body prepares for a possible pregnancy. A full menstrual cycle usually lasts about a month, but this can vary. If no pregnancy occurs she will have a menstrual period.</b>\n<br><br>\nDuring the menstrual cycle:\n<br><br>\n•Hormones cause an egg to develop in the ovary and the lining of the uterus to thicken<br>\n•The egg is released from the ovary and travels down the fallopian tube toward the uterus<br>\n•If sperm are not present for fertilisation, the egg and the lining of the uterus break down<br>\n•Blood from the uterus then flows out through the vagina as a menstrual period – this is also called menstruation<br>\n•A menstrual period, or menstruation, lasts between two and seven days  – this is different for everyone<br>\n•The whole cycle then starts again<br>\n</p><br>

<p>\n<b>Pads & tampons<br>\nTo soak up period blood girls can use pads or tampons. These are bought at the supermarket and come with instructions for use.\nBe prepared by keeping some pads and tampons with you.<b></p><br>

<p>\n<b>\nPeriod pain<br>\nJust before or during a period, some girls might have cramps, bloating, tiredness, or a headache. Sometimes girls won’t have any pains.\nThings that might help:\n- Mild exercise\n- Heat packs\n- Painkillers or anti-cramping medication\n- Talking to a doctor </b><br><br>\n</p>