Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. A first menstrual cycle usually occurs between the ages ...

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For some young girls, starting their period at school can be confusing, embarrassing... and sometimes enough to send them home. One Hampton Roads nonprofit is working to make sure students have what ...