NPR

Girls in the U.S. are getting their period earlier. Here's what parents should know

Girls in the U.S. are getting their first period earlier than in decades past. Researchers say there are multiple factors causing early puberty, including obesity and environmental pollutants. Girls ...
Glamour

The First Period Postpartum Is Intense—Here’s What You Need to Know

Pregnancy is almost long enough for you to forget what having a period feels like. But rest assured, the first period postpartum will swoop in to remind you—potentially with a vengeance. Here's ...
Newsweek

US Girls Are Getting Their First Periods Earlier and We Don’t Know Why

Girls in the United States are getting their periods earlier, and it's taking longer for them to become regular, according to a study. The age at which women get their first period, known ...
Yahoo

Jessica Biel was 'really freaked out' when she got her first period at 11 — so she wrote a book to help other kids

Jessica Biel opens up about getting her first period and dealing with period shame. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Noam Galai/Getty Images for KinderMed) Jessica Biel wants to get people ...
Black Enterprise

Black Doctor Creates My First Period Kit’ and Leak-Proof Panties to Inspire Confidence During Menstrual Cycles

Meet Dr. Amber Robins, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur who is now the founder of Sanxtuary MD, a Black-owned brand committed to helping women learn about their bodies and manage their menstrual ...
Yahoo

The US lacks adequate education around puberty and menstruation for young people – an expert on menstrual health explains

One thing few people have been talking about since Roe v. Wade was overturned is how abortion restrictions will affect young girls across the United States. Around the time of their first period, many ...