What you need to know about the first period

For young girls, the first period is often expected, and sometimes dreaded. They arrive during puberty, generally between the ages of 9 and 16. It’s normal and a sign of good health. During this period, blood flows from the vagina. The length of the period and the colour of the blood vary from one girl to another. There are lots of easy ways to be comfortable during your first period: dress comfortably and take a small kit with menstrual pads, a change of underwear, tissues and a small bottle of water, for example. When your first period arrives, it’s important to talk to someone you trust, like your mum, an aunt, a sister, a cousin or a friend. They too can give you advice.

Source: Toubibadakar