I had my first period at 11 years old, stuffed toilet paper in my undies, and hoped for the best. I hadn't had the period talk with my mom, so my dad took over and talked to me about puberty. While we ...

Starting the period talk with your daughter can feel a bit daunting. It’s one of those important conversations that every parent needs to have, but knowing how to approach it can make all the ...

Do you remember the first time that your parents sat you down to have the “period talk?” It was probably an awkward conversation, more than likely led by your mother who may have been the only parent ...

I remember the first time my mom had a talk with me about periods. Since my mom had gotten her period before most of her friends, she felt it was imperative that she give me all the details before I ...

"I was shocked." "I didn't know what to do." "I thought I was dying." You don't have to look long to find people sharing the stories of getting their first period on social media — and for many, ...

"Mija, we need to talk," my dad said while we drove home from the store one evening. By the age of 11, I was used to big talks in the car — just me and him. I knew something awkward was coming, but I ...