| Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Stabbey and more videos in the Puberty category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Getting your period is an exciting milestone, but it can also be kind of scary. Don't freak out—here's what you need to know. To complete this How-To you will need: Basic knowledge of the female body Some thin maxi pads, pantiliners, or tampons An extra pair of underwear Step 1: Know the basics Somewhere between 8 and 14, you'll start to go through puberty, a process where your body matures. If you're a girl, part of puberty is getting your period, also known as menstruation. Once a month, your uterus will shed a mix of blood and tissue that will exit your body through your vagina. On average, a period lasts for 3 to 7 days each month. Tip: Everyone's different, so you may be older or younger than the average age range when you first start menstruating. Your period may also last for a slightly longer or shorter time. Step 2: Understand the cycle Each month, your ovaries release an egg that travels through your fallopian tubes to your uterus. While this is happening, the lining of your uterus thickens. If a sperm fertilizes the egg, it can attach itself to that thickened lining and begin to grow into a baby. If the egg isn't fertilized ... |
