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How to handle being shorter (or taller) than your friends

Between middle school and high school, most girls go through growth spurts. These periods of rapidly-changing height can take a lot of adjustment, whether it's awkwardly bending to have coversations, or constantly standing on tiptoe during class pictures. When a...
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5 underwear mistakes you might be making

You probably don’t put a lot of thought into it when you put them on in the morning, but your underwear deserves more credit. After all, they're what protects your lady parts so it’s super important to fix any bad...

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How to deal with your period at school

Do you tend to get really bad cramps during that time of month or have to change your tampon every hour? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Periods suck and they suck even more when you’re at school (painful cramps +...
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Follow these tips to *never* be insecure at the gym again

You think Zumba classes look pretty fun and you totally love the idea of exercising and having a healthy lifestyle. The problem? Everyone at the gym (or in P.E. at school) looks super fit and athletic...and you feel a little...

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Why am I still seeing roots after I shave?

Whenever I shave my legs, I can always see the roots right afterward. My legs are smooth and all, but I hate the way it looks. What can I do? Unfortunately, shaving won't nix your hair's roots. Getting as close a...
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The scary side effects of *too* much caffeine

Everyone that is *obsessed* with chocolate, coffee or energy drinks loves the boost—but that instant energizer might be causing some harm, too, if you're having too much of it. Having a dessert or a couple cups of coffee a day...

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Fact or fiction: Cold water closes pores

Is it true that running your face under freezing cold water after washing helps close your pores? Yes! When you wash your face, start with a warm temperature, so that the water is almost steaming. Let the steam sink into your...
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Fact or fiction: Is mascara bad for your lashes?

My mom told me that mascara has harmful effects on eyelashes. She said that a study was done showing that mascara thins lashes and eventually makes them fall out. Is this true? There’s no reason you can’t wear mascara and...

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