I use my own measuring system first, based on experience and how bras actually fit real bodies rather than just numbers. Once I have that, I cross‑check it against a few well‑known sizing systems (including UK and international guides) to make sure everything lines up.

That way, I’m not just giving a textbook size I’m giving the most accurate and realistic guide possible, taking into account things like body shape, age, comfort, and where someone is in their development.

Bra sizing isn’t an exact science, so using more than one method helps make sure the advice I give is practical, comfortable, and reliable, not just “what the chart says.”

Hi there, what a great question, and the simple answer is no, you don’t need to go to the toilet more often just because you’re on your period; a good‑quality pad can be worn for up to 8 hours, though most girls like to change theirs every 3–4 hours or sooner if it feels wet, so you can just change your pad when you normally use the toilet, like at break time, lunch, when you get home, or whenever is convenient, whether you’re at school, home, or out and about!

Hi, I’m so glad you found the Lil‑Lets Teens range they really are great for teens and pre‑teens.

Here’s my simple way to remember what to use and when:

Pads

• Wear pads when your period is actually here
• They’re best when you need more protection, especially on heavier days
• The blue Lil‑Lets day pads are perfect for this

Panty liners

Wear panty liners when you’re NOT really bleeding

They’re great: At the very start or very end of your period when the flow is super light, between periods to catch normal discharge, or ifyou want to feel clean and fresh during the day. Panty liners are thinner than pads, so they’re not meant for proper period flow.

And because I know this can be confusing for lots of girls I have even wrote a blog about it, check it out below.

Pads vs Liners

Great question and one lots of girls want to know, so much so, I even wrote a blog just about periods, how long you have each period for....and how long you will have them for in your lifetime.

How Long Do Periods Last?

Hi, please don’t be too upset about this. Everyone’s body develops at its own pace, and just because you’re a little older than your friend doesn’t mean your period will come first...as you’ve already noticed.

Periods can start anytime between about ages 8 and 18, and all of that is completely normal. Some people get theirs early, some later, and neither is better or worse.

It’s really kind if you can be supportive of your friend, too. A first period can feel a bit scary or overwhelming, especially at a young age. And when your period does arrive, I’m sure she’ll be there to support you as well.

Why not take a few moments to read all my blogs on the Teens section, so you are fully prepared, you could even share this site with your friend so she can see how puberty and periods work. Here's a few to kick you off.

What Is Puberty & How To Manage It?

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

My First Period

Hi, you're right bl can stand for 'boys love' but it can also mean other things too, like 'bestie love', 'back later', sometimes it can mean nothing's really happening. So why not take a few minutes to read the full messages and see what context you think your friend is using this abbreviation for.

For a first period, pads are usually the best and easiest choice. They sit on the outside of your body, so there’s nothing to insert, which makes them ideal when everything is new and you’re still figuring out what your body is doing.

Why pads are great for beginners

• They’re simple and comfortable to use
• They help you see how heavy or light your flow is
• There’s no pressure to get anything “right” straight away

Pads made especially for teens, like the Lil‑Lets Teens range are a really good option. They’re shorter and narrower than adult pads, so they fit neatly into teen underwear, but they’re just as absorbent.

What about tampons or menstrual cups?

It’s not that you can’t use tampons or reusable options, lots of people do, it’s just often easier to wait. I like to suggest using pads for the first 4–5 periods, simply so you can:

• Get used to your cycle
• Understand your flow
• Feel more confident with period care

If you later decide you want to try tampons, knowing your flow helps you choose the right absorbency. The same applies to reusable options like menstrual cups they can be great, but they’re often easier once you’ve had a few periods first

So there  you have it, there’s no “right” way to manage your period, everyone’s body is different. Start with what feels easiest and most comfortable for you, and you can always change your mind later.

Hi, first, let me reassure you: enjoying affectionate or intimate contact with another person, when it’s consensual is nothing to be ashamed of.

You tried something new, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, confused, or embarrassed afterwards. Almost everyone experiences a rush of thoughts and emotions the first time they connect with someone in that way. Feeling unsure doesn’t mean you did anything wrong, it just means it was new.

Please don’t be hard on yourself about being a virgin, either. When and if someone becomes sexually active is entirely their own choice. Despite what people joke about or comment on, many people don’t have these experiences until their late teens, twenties, or even later. There is no deadline, and there is nothing “sad” or abnormal about your timing.

Hi and thank you for your question, I hope you don't mind as I go a little more into the detail to respond.

First things first: don’t be fooled into thinking any skincare product can make you 100% blemish‑free. Puberty is a time of big changes, and skin is no exception.

During puberty, sebaceous (oil) glands become more active. Extra oil can mix with dead skin cells and bacteria, which can lead to spots. That’s normal and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

Here are my simple, helpful skincare tips
1. Cleanse gently, twice a day. Use a gentle facial wash in the morning and evening. Rinse with warm (not hot) water and pat dry with a clean towel don’t rub.

2. Use a toner if your skin is oily (optional)
A gentle, alcohol‑free toner can help reduce excess oil, but it’s not essential for everyone.

3. Moisturise every day (yes, even oily skin!)
Choose a lightweight moisturiser. If you can, pick one with SPF to protect your skin from sun damage and dark marks even better.

Black skin can still be affected by sun damage, and sunscreen helps prevent dark spots (hyperpigmentation) after spots heal.

The things people don’t always think about
4. Try not to touch your face your fingers carry natural oils and bacteria. Touching your face spreads them and bacteria can mean more spots.
5. Keep hair and hair products off your face hair touching your forehead or hairline, especially with gels or oils, can clog pores and cause breakouts around the edges.
6. Change your pillowcase weekly pillowcases collect oil, sweat, and bacteria. A clean one can really help reduce spots.

One last important reminder
Even with a great routine, spots may still appear. That’s just your body doing its thing during puberty. Be patient with yourself, healthy skin is not the same as perfect skin.

Hi, this is actually a really interesting question,  and one that lots of people wonder about.

The truth is, pubic hair doesn’t grow any faster than hair anywhere else on the body. On average, human hair grows about 0.3 mm per day, whether it’s on your head, legs, or pubic area.

But I can see why you think it grows more rapidly in this area, and the answer is simply that because pubic hair is usually removed completely (especially with shaving or waxing), so there’s no visible hair at first, when it starts growing back, short, dark, coarse hairs are more noticeable, making the regrowth seem sudden.

This is why shaving, waxing or hair removal by cream does need twice weekly upkeep, and also why just trimming this hair back a little is often a better option.

Check out my blog for more tips on when it's okay to shave?

When Should I Start Shaving? A Simple Guide for Teens

Hi, firstly please don’t worry, this is a really common situation. The marks you’re noticing don’t automatically mean anything is wrong. Even soft bras can leave light impressions, especially if the band is a little snug, you’ve worn it all day, or your body has changed slightly.

What matters most is that the marks aren’t painful, sore, or red and you’ve said they’re not, which is reassuring. If you’re finding tank‑style training bras uncomfortable or just not your style anymore, it makes total sense to want something that feels more “you”.

Bralettes are a great option here, especially soft‑cup or unlined styles that don’t require you to “fill” a cup. For an accurate bra sizing measure around your body in the three places shown below and pop these over to me.

And then when out shopping, try just one or two bras to see how they feel, focus on comfort and support, and remember your body is still growing, it’s completely okay if what fits now changes again in a few months

Hi, based on these measurements, your bra size is around 32C. You’re right on the cusp between sizes though, so this should be treated as a guide rather than a guarantee.

Because bodies are still changing and bra sizing can vary a lot between shops and styles, it’s best to:

• Buy one or two bras only, not a big haul
• Check how each one feels once it’s on (snug band, comfortable cups, no digging or gaping)
• Remember that different styles (T‑shirt bras, crop tops, soft bras) can fit very differently

The most important thing is that your bra feels comfortable and supportive, not the bra sizing label.

Hi, this can be a tricky one to answer. When periods first start, they’re often irregular, and it’s very normal for them to be unpredictable for the first year or even longer. You might get your next one in a few weeks, a couple of months, or there may be a longer gap, all of that can be completely normal.

Even once periods settle into a pattern, a cycle can still vary. Anything from about 21 to 34 days between periods is usually considered normal.

Because they can catch you out, especially at the beginning and when you are new to periods, it’s a good idea to carry a small period kit with you from now on. Having a pad and spare underwear in your bag can help you feel more confident and prepared, just in case.

Finally please don't worry your body is still figuring things out, and it will find its own rhythm in time.

Hi, can you share a little more information with me. Are you asking why pubic hair seems to grow quickly, is this because you remove it?

Hi, as you can see, we’re all different, and there’s no “normal” timetable for growing up. For some girls, changes happen earlier; for others, they come a little later and that’s completely okay. Just because your development is a bit more advanced right now doesn’t mean anything is wrong or that it will always feel this way.

It’s also worth remembering that some friends might actually be wishing for changes to start for them and may even feel unsure themselves. Everyone goes through this stage in their own time.

My tip is to look after yourself, wear clothes that feel comfortable and supportive, and try to stand tall in the body you’re growing into. 

Hi, if this a first period you're waiting for then there will be a few signs that it's not too far away. Such as, breast development, pubic and underarm hair, discharge, mood swings...even pimples. 

Now you may not notice all of these, but if you have seen some of these symptoms then my advice would be to keep a period kit in your school or sports bag from now on so you are always prepared. 

Hi, crushes can last a long time, especially when there’s shared history and real friendship underneath them. When you’ve grown up alongside someone, it’s very easy for feelings to sit quietly in the background even when life, schools, or other people come and go. Puberty and early teens are a big time of change. Lots of people (boys especially) try on different versions of themselves while they’re figuring out who they are, and that doesn’t mean the kind, familiar person you knew has disappeared.

It’s also completely okay to feel too young to date. There is absolutely no rush. For now, keep things gentle and grounded in friendship: smile when you see him, ask how his family is, laugh about a memory you share, or just be you. Let things unfold naturally rather than forcing an outcome. Whether this stays a fond crush or grows into something more later on, you’re doing exactly the right thing by listening to your instincts and giving yourself time. 

What a great question, the luteal phase can be rough on ski. Hormones shift quite sharply after ovulation, and that affects oil production, inflammation, and sensitivity. The key is to support, not fight, your skin during this phase.

Wondering why this happens, it's because as Progesterone rises skin can produce more oil, then as Oestrogen drops  you may notice less plumpness, and a weaker barrier, which can result in: breakouts, congestion, sensitivity, dullness, sometimes redness or dryness at the same time

Hi, as you can see, periods can be quite irregular and heavy in the first few years, especially if you’re still a teen or fairly new to them. Having bleeding that comes more often than once a month can happen while your hormones are settling, and it doesn’t always mean something is wrong.

That said, what you’re describing right now does sound very heavy. Needing to change multiple products in one day and still leaking, especially seeing blood running onto your thighs isn’t something you should just accept and manage on your own.

Here's a few tips:

• Using long or night pads during the day, or super / super‑plus tampons, can definitely help with leaks.
• Pads and tampons usually need changing every 3–4 hours, sometimes more often on heavy days.
• Period underwear can be great, but on very heavy flow days it often needs to be backed‑up, and not the only protection.

But: If these things are happening

• If you’re soaking through a pad or tampon in under an hour
• Or bleeding heavily for many days in a row
• Or feeling dizzy, weak, or exhausted

That’s a sign to get checked, just to be safe. The most important thing to do right now is tell your mam as soon as she’s home today. She can help you decide whether you need to speak to a doctor and that’s a very normal thing to do for period concerns.

You’re doing the right thing by asking me questions, heavy periods can be common, but you don’t have to manage this alone, and help is available 

Hi, it’s possible to feel nervous or excited around more than one person, especially when there’s touch involved. Physical contact,  like someone braiding your hair or brushing your neck, can naturally cause strong feelings because our bodies are sensitive to touch, and that doesn’t always mean it’s a crush.

That said, it’s also okay if you do have more than one crush, or if you’re still figuring out what those feelings mean. There’s no need to label it right away. Just notice how you feel over time and trust yourself, feelings can be confusing, and that’s completely normal.