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"I think I just got my period. There's a lot of brown stuff in my underwear (and I know it's not poop 'cause, well, I'd know.) There's no redness in it though, so is it blood or something else?" 

You're getting close, girlie! Brown discharge is old blood—it turns brown because it has oxidized as it made its way out of your body. It's totally normal to see this kind of discharge in the months leading up to your first true-blue (er, red) period. Don't be freaked; just start to prepare, so you're ready when your period *does* come.

For now, you can wear panty liners to keep your undies clean, or light or junior tampons. And for the future, it's smart to toss some pads, tampons and a change of undies in your locker and your backpack or purse, just in case.

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We want to hear from you! Send us your weirdest body questions here (seriously, we'll answer anything!) and it just might get featured. 

We want to hear from you! Send us your weirdest body questions here (seriously, we'll answer anything!) and it just might get featured.

by Maggie Medoff | 3/9/2019