Cover of The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up

The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up

Teenage girls often have trouble discussing menstruation and sex with their parents. They face the changes that are going on in their bodies without knowing many of the facts, and without much understanding of the emotional and practical problems involved.

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