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1 " Diets are bad news, and yet we still see commercials for them every day on television and in magazines. You might be wondering, if diets aren't good for us, why do people keep telling us to go on them? The short answer is money. People who make commercials and sell diets make lots of money by convincing people to buy their products even when they don't need them. "
― Sonya Renee Taylor , Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls
2 " Washing your face daily with a gentle cleanser and following up with a moisturizer should help clear away much of the bacteria that causes acne. If "
3 " LIGHT YELLOW DISCHARGE: Seeing some yellow discharge when you wipe or on your underpants is normal, especially about a year or so before you get your first period. In fact, this type of discharge is a sign that your body is getting ready for your period. WHITE, THICK DISCHARGE: This vaginal discharge is common at both the beginning and end of your period. If the discharge is clumpy, though—kind of like cottage cheese—you should talk to a trusted adult because it could be a sign of an infection. CLEAR AND STRETCHY DISCHARGE: This is a sign that you’re ovulating—releasing an egg. "
4 " CLEAR AND WATERY DISCHARGE: It’s normal to see this type of discharge at any point during your cycle. You might even see a bit more of it when you’re being more active, like when you’re playing sports. DARK YELLOW OR GREEN DISCHARGE: This color discharge could mean you have a vaginal infection, so be sure to ask an adult to take you to the doctor. But don’t worry—most of these infections can be easily cleared up with some medicine. BROWN DISCHARGE: This is usually a sign that the vagina is cleaning itself and getting rid of some old blood that might not have been cleaned out during your period. "
5 " Preadolescent "
6 " Why is fat so important? Well, it helps your brain think, your inside organs work, your hair grow, your eyes see, and so much more. Without fat your body would simply not have the energy to get through puberty. And losing too much fat on our bodies can cause all kinds of problems like weak bones, damaged and dull hair, and even organ failure. "
7 " Just like there are television commercials and magazine ads that try to tell girls that fat is bad, there are also messages that tell girls that they must have big breasts and curves to be real girls. Of course, you know that is ridiculous because there is no such thing as a "real" girl. If you feel like a girl, you are a girl! Your genes, which are specifically made only for you, may mean you are going to be tall and thin or short and thin. Being a girl with a thin body is just as good as being a girl with a curvy or round body. There is no such thing as a better body than any other. No matter what, your body is growing into the body it was meant to be-perfect for you! "
8 " FEELINGS AND FRIENDS "
9 " Pads or tampons (a few of both) Small sandwich bags (to throw out used pads) Extra pair of “just in case” underwear "
10 " Some girls will begin to see signs of pubic hair before they begin growing breasts. "
