First changes

When your body starts to change, you will have plenty of questions, and that is normal. Here we explain calmly what is happening and why.

• What puberty is and when it startsPuberty is the time when your body slowly changes from a child's body to an adult's, and every girl goes through it at her own speed.3 min
• Breasts developingBreast growth is often the first sign of puberty, and it is normal for it to feel sore or look uneven.3 min
• Body hair and sweatDuring puberty new hair grows and sweat starts to smell different, and simple hygiene makes this easy to manage.3 min
• Growth, skin and acneFast growth and spots are an ordinary part of puberty, and spots are not caused by being dirty.3 min
• Mood swingsQuick changes in mood during puberty come from hormones and a developing brain, and they don't mean anything is wrong with you.3 min
• Vaginal discharge and what is normalWhite or clear discharge on your underwear is your body's way of keeping itself clean, and it often means your first period is getting closer.3 min