This reassuring book provides thorough information on almost anything you would want to know about the way your body and emotions change as you begin puberty. It's very common to feel confused, weird or even scared when these changes occur, and the best way to put your mind at ease is to get the best, most-honest information about puberty you can. In the nine chapters here, Madaras serves up straight-talk on sexual organs, menstruation, sexual intercourse and body development. But rather than just listing some scientific-sounding terms, she provides detailed information that addresses such real concerns as body image and dieting, what to expect when you first get your period, how to buy a bra that fits, how to control body odor, how to remove unwanted hair and how to handle romantic and sexual feelings you may be having. And perhaps best of all, this book will show you that many people feel the same way you do.
Most chapters contain letters from real girls who ask questions or share their personal experiences.
A section on Boys and Puberty explains some of the changes boys are going through at this same time, so you can compare and try to understand why they are feeling and acting the way they are. An extensive, helpful resources section, which directs you to where you can get more information on some of the topics mentioned in the book, is also included. All rights reserved.