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Dr Rhiannon Bray

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    Articles reviewed by this expert:

    Three teenage girls in sportswear

    Do tampons take your virginity?

    If you’ve just started getting your period and want to use tampons but aren’t sure if it’ll “take your virginity”, don’t worry.

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    Three smiling teenage girls sitting against the wall with tablet

    Tampons for beginners

    Are you considering using tampons for the first time? Do you have questions about how to use tampons?

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    Teenage girl leaning against a wall

    Why can I feel my tampon?

    You may be concerned about whether you can feel a tampon while wearing one. Click here to find out more about using tampons.

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    Teenage girl with a smartphone in her hand drinking tea

    Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) - Symptoms & Treatments

    Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) can result in changes to women's physical and emotional health before their period. Learn the signs and ways to ease your symptoms.

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    Teenage girl sitting on stairs and taking notes

    How to manage with periods?

    Looking for how to feel better on your period? Read about exercise and learn helpful tips for dealing with your period.

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    Woman with stomach pain is holding her aching belly

    How to manage a heavy period (aka menstrual menorrhagia)?

    Experience heavy menstrual bleeding? Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatments and products best for Menorrhagia.

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    Teenage girl

    How to remove a tampon?

    Many girls hold off using tampons because they feel unsure of how to put in a tampon and how to remove a tampon.

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    Teenage girl in glasses sitting on the ground

    Mood swings during your period and what to do about them?

    With a little management, period mood swings need not throw you off your game. Click here for some tips to help you.

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    Physical changes during puberty

    Physical changes during puberty for females

    Between the ages of 8 and 14 girls will notice that their bodies are changing. The first physical changes during puberty  are breast development and body growth.

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    Tampon with an applicator and tampon without it

    What is a tampon?

    Everything you wanted to know about tampons. Learn what a tampon is, how to use one and how do tampons work.

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    It Hurt To Put a Tampon In

    Why does it hurt to put a tampon in?

    If your tampon does hurt, it usually means that something’s not quite right.

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    Young woman lying in bed and suffering from stomach pain

    Can stress affect your period?

    Stress can lead to irregular periods and changes to your menstrual cycle. This can include delayed or missed periods.

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