Hi, for many people new to periods being irregular is quite normal and simply because your body is still working out the right cycle just for you, which along with all the other changes can be the reason for the erratic nature of your cycle.

When you’re on the pill (or other hormonal contraception like the implant or injection), your hormone levels are balanced in a way that stops your body from building up a thick lining in the uterus.

That lining is what normally sheds during a period, so if you’re making less of it, there’s less blood to come out. That’s why your periods are now very light or sometimes stop completely.

The blood isn’t “going” anywhere; your body just isn’t creating as much because the hormones prevent it.

Yes this is correct. Menstrual fluid that is brown in colour is generally the first blood that was produced and held in the uterus. It is quite common and nothing you need worry about.

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Period Myths: What’s True and What You Don’t Need to Worry About

Hi, yes this is very common and nothing you need worry about. Breasts can often grown in spurts, with times of no growth and this can continue into your late teens and even early twenties.

Check out my blogs below for more tips.

Breast Development & Breast Buds

Yes, boys have pubic and underarm hair, they go through some pretty big changes during puberty too!  Check out my blog below for more info on this topic.

What Happens to Boys During Puberty? A Simple Guide for Girls

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Hi Alice, as you can see periods can differ from person to person, even family members!

It's a bit of a myth that families menstruate at the same time, or that their flow and experiences will be similar, so I think what you are noticing is just a coincidence. It's great that you and your mum are comfortable to chat about these things.

Yes, it's very normal for the last few days of your period to be light with only a few drops of blood being released and it's totally okay for a period to last within 2-10 days, so please don't worry your body is working just as it should. 

For those lighter flow last days you may prefer to use a pantyliner instead of a pad, why not try our Lil-Lets teens liners.

if you have noticed signs of puberty already such as breast development, pubic or underarm hair or even mood swings and discharge, now is the time to prepare a period kit, or look to purchase our Lil-Lets starter kit. 

If you have not chatted to your mum about periods or puberty yet, then don't worry, chances are your mom has already noticed the changes and will be waiting for you to speak to her. So maybe, start by asking your mom about how she knew her periods were coming soon, this will almost certainly move the chat over to you and how you feel. 

And because I know having the chat is super special I have written a blog all about it, see below.

How Do I Tell Someone My First Period Is Here (or Might Be Coming Soon)?

Hi James, puberty can feel really overwhelming, and it’s great that you’re reaching out for advice. Struggling with change and emotions is something lots of teens experience, but if you think ADHD or autism might be part of what’s going on, the best thing you can do is talk to your parents.

Rather than trying to self-diagnose, let them know you’ve been finding things difficult and would like some help understanding why. You could say something like, “I’ve been feeling really stressed and I think I might need some support, can we talk to someone about it?”

30A is your bra size based on these measurements.

36B is your bra size based on these measurements, but don't purchase too many in this size, as you are at the very edge of going up a size.