Girls

Maybe you've begun to show some signs of puberty – for example, periods or breasts – or maybe you haven't. Maybe you know a little about puberty, or a lot, or nothing? Great! You've come to the right place.

So what is puberty?

The simple answer: the change from a girl into a young woman ... but it's not that simple! Every girl will experience the same things yet puberty is different for everyone. Sound confusing? That's because it is!

What we're saying is that puberty for you will be unique because you are you. You're special in your own way, as each and every other person is special in their own way. All your girlfriends will go through the changes of puberty, but you'll all experience it in your own way and in your own time – when your body is ready. So puberty is about change.

Some of the topics that PoGo covers

Changes in your body
Changes in your moods
What are periods and why do girls girls get them?
What do periods feel like and when do they start?
How to cope with your periods
Who to talk to about periods and puberty
Taking care of yourself
Feeling good about who you are
Help for common problems
Myths and fun facts

Registering on this site

You might like to register with PoGo so that:

you can download the Period Planner and any future downloads
we can let you know when new information has been added to the Girls' Pages
hear about new products
enter competitions
join other girls in our future PoGo Panel - share your views, review books & new products, and more!

Important message for girls aged under 12

If you are aged under 12, we will need the permission of your parent or guardian before your registration is approved. You'll be asked to provide their email address so that we can notify them and confirm they are happy for you to be registered with PoGo.

If you do not give us your parent's or guardian's email address then we will have to cancel your application to become a member. We will let you know that we have done that and explain why. You can, of course, register again as long as you include your parent's email.

Disclaimer

All of the information on PoGo's website is for basic information only. You should not rely on this advice instead of seeing your doctor or any other health care professional for proper medical advice. PoGo accepts no responsibility or liability for any diagnosis made by anyone based on the content of this website. If you are concerned about your health in any way, you must see your doctor.