My mom said I could get my ears pierced when I turn 12, and my birthday is right around the corner. I’m really excited, but I’m starting to get nervous, too. Does getting your ears pierced hurt? Most girls report that...
We've all been there: You've had a long day at school, your parents are bugging you and finally, it all comes pouring out in the form of tears. While this might seem like a bad sign, researchers have found evidence...
We’re going to get real for a minute: Puberty stinks. There’s hair in places that you never wanted, you might experience mood swings and your body is going through all sorts of weird changes. But one of the worst parts...
Some people say I'm growing a mustache. I'm not really, but there is just a very faint dark line above my upper lip. Does that really mean anything? Am I actually growing one? No way! You are so not growing a...
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 +...
The arrival of fall brings a lot of great things like pumpkin spice, apple picking, football games and bright-colored leaves. Unfortunately, some of the bad also comes creeping in with the colder weather. Aka flu season. From stuffy noses to...
When I sat down at my laptop to start writing this piece, my right thumb was actively bleeding (don't worry, just a tiny bit) and my left thumb was healing. Both injuries were self-inflicted: It was harmless, at first, when...
For decades, fashion has failed to make plus-sized girls feel accepted in the fashion community. But recently, a surge of models and fashion gurus are taking over and showing real girls that plus is pretty (finally!). If you're feeling less-than-stellar...
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