Growing up isn’t easy, and girls approaching puberty have questions. Are you worried about getting your period? Do you wonder how to get rid of that zit—and fast? Are you suddenly uneasy about where you stand with your friends? You’re not alone. There’s a lot to think about when you’re growing up, and every girl could use some help.

Girl Stuff is a comforting guide you can consult over and over. It will answer your questions and provide lots of opportunities for conversation—and even some laughs—with your friends or parents. With thoughtful explanations, useful tips, and quotes from other girls about their experiences, Girl Stuff will help you make sense of this new, often confusing, and sometimes even exciting time in your life.

…the formula is appealing, a combination of the facts of life and lots of common-sense advice, repeated often. "Be a detective, not a critic," the authors urge, and "Girl Stuff" delivers the clues: the basics of sexual development, including breasts and body hair and odor; the "Zen of Acne"; menstruation; stress; peer pressure; self-defense; and sex.

San Francisco Chronicle

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Margaret Blackstone and Elissa Haden Guest consulted with girls and professionals to research and write this comprehensive, reassuring guide. Their consultants included gynecologists, psychologists, sex educators, dermatologists, pediatric nurses, and girls ages ten to fourteen who shared their valuable insights.