This frank, funny guide to getting your period gives preteens all they
need to master--and even celebrate!--menstruation.
Getting your period for the first time can be mortifying, weird, and
messy--and asking questions about it can feel even worse. But it doesn't
have to be that way. This taboo-free guide is packed with honest advice
and big-sisterly wisdom on all the things girls need to know: from what
cramps feel like to whether you can feel blood coming out, to what you
should do if your pad leaks onto your clothes. Welcome to Your Period
includes case studies, first-person accounts, questions from real teens,
and answers from health journalist Yumi Stynes and adolescent health
specialist Melissa Kang, MD. Cheerful illustrations keep the tone fun,
and help with how-tos on different period supplies. There are even
suggestions for throwing a first-period party. With its inclusive,
body-positive message, pocket size, and reassuring vibe, this must-have
menstruation manual will make girls feel not only normal but proud.