The Brief » puberty

Periods. You’ve heard the whispers and the rumors from friends, seen depictions in movies and tv, and maybe even had "the talk" with your mom or dad. But until your first period arrives, you probably still have a lot of questions and may be feeling a little anxious.

While some women could set the international clock by their menstrual cycle, many women don’t have that luxury. Why doesn’t your period stick to its schedule? How do you know when to freak out and when to just chill and let your cycle work it out?