It’s that time of the month again
Periods. They come and go, don’t they? Only that sometimes when they come around, you don’t really know what to do. Then things get pretty awkward.
However, periods can be easier when you know exactly what to do. Here are three tips to guide you:
Don’t: Eat fatty, salty and sugary foods
They’re known to increase fatigue, bloating, anxiety and mood swings. They can make your breasts super tender too. One more thing to avoid? Dairy products. Milk is calcium-rich and nutritious. But it isn’t your friend during your period because it increases gas and cramps. So it’s best to stay off milk until your period is over. Yes, avoiding some of these foods is easier said than done — especially if you like them. But you can do it.
Do: Eat fish, vegetables and fresh fruits
They’ll boost your mood and improve your health. Drink a cup of hot tea with ginger and/or honey as well. It helps reduce menstrual cramps. If you have heavy flow, eat foods that contain iron like beans, eggs, ugu and unripe plantain to reduce the risk of anaemia. (A condition where you have fewer red blood cells than normal.) Also, drink lots of water to stay well-hydrated.
Don’t: Wear white clothing
If you’re prone to getting stained during your period, avoid white/brightly-coloured clothing. That way, you won’t need to check your backside every minute. You deserve peace of mind during your period.
Do: Wear dark-coloured clothing.
It’ll calm your nerves and boost your confidence. And if you get stained, nobody else will notice. Then you can sneak off and change your clothes if necessary.
Don’t: Skip exercise
No matter how tempting your bed is, don’t just lie there. There are easy workout moves that can make you feel better. Which brings us to….
Do: Simple exercises like stretching and walking
They reduce anxiety, fatigue and menstrual cramps. So they’ll do your body a whole lot of good. Get up and get moving, girl.
Remember, you’re not protected from pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDS) even during your period. Any questions? Talk to a trusted adult like an older sister, an aunt, or an experienced health professional.
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Please senior sister as a senior girl child after my period when is it safe for me to have unprotected sex
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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No it is dangerous as the first child your younger ones would want to copy you and it would be disastrous and cause your family shame so be careful and make a wise decision.
After marriage that is only right time to have sex.
Hey benedict! Thanks for the comment. Unprotected sex is never advisable because there is not a safe time not to get an STD/STI or HIV. You need to always protect yourself. If you want to avoid pregnancy, the safest way is to abstain. Condoms are safe but they are not 100% safe. Please, if you must have sex, always use a condom. We hope this helps
Aunty my sister told me to use pad while seeing my vagina discharge it comes at a certain date and it really pains like you said our body are different is it my period?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Rejoicequeeneth! Thanks for the comment. Does this vaginal discharge come once a month? Does it come out in form of blood? Vaginal discharge comes at different times in the month and there are different colors and textures (clear, stretchy, egg white etc) while your period brings out blood. If it is blood you see, it is your period and you should use a pad. If it vaginal discharge (as explained earlier), you do not need to use a pad. Please talk to a trusted adult for guidance. We hope this helps
Big sis is it advisable to swim while meastrating
I hate my period it makes me angry because it's too painful and if I use drugs I'd consume about a satchet and half of any mensural pain killers.which I don't think it's healthy or maybe I have mensuralophobia if that even exists.😣😣🤕☹️😤😤😠😠😾
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
I hate seeing my period because it irritate me a lot and that make me to bath like four times a day it is so stressful
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Am new here i hate my period cos of smelling
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Salma! Menstrual flow is not meant to smell. What smells most of the time is the sanitary pad you have had on for too long. The reason why it smells is because of the blood trapped in the pad which is not meant to stay in for too long. Try changing your pad regularly when you are on your period and always stay clean. We hope this helps.
days before my period I feel some pains in my vaginal that inconveniet me though I don't always have menstrual pain,what causes the pain and how can I fight that
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey valour! Thanks for the comment. Please talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor. We hope this helps
big sister I love swimming, I always go out with friends 2 swimming every weekends, but I can't go with dem wen ever am seeing my period and its becoming clear 2 dem dat whenever I refuse 2 go with dem am seeing my period, sometimes it so annoying dey know, I wanted 2 b d only one aware of my period, pls is there anyway I can swim without getting stained?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey donann1! Thanks for the comment. It is normal for every girl to see her period so it should not be something to be ashamed of. There is nothing wrong with them knowing that you are on your period. It is something that completes you so do not be shy okay? The only way you can swim when you are on your period is when you use tampons but please note that they can be uncomfortable when you use them the first few times. Some people do not even like the idea of using a tampon so be sure that you do not have a problem with this. We also suggest that you and your friends select another form of fun ways to hang out that do not stop any of you from joining when it is that time of the month. We hope this helps
Big sis when I started menstruating it was very painful like de pains comes every month BT now, de pains usually come once in a while My frnds tld mhe dat having sex reduces menstrual pain What do I do???
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Nize! That is not true!!! Sex does not reduce menstrual pains at all neither does pregnancy nor childbirth. That is a myth and it doesn't work that way. You can try any of these easy solutions to stop the pains; have a hot bath, place a hot water bottle on your tummy, take a walk or take some pain killers as prescribed by a doctor or certified pharmacist. However, if the pain persists, please talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor. We hope this helps.
after my period i feel pains when i pee is sth wrong with me?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey ZINZI! Thanks for the comment. We advise that you talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor for this. We hope this helps
Ma when I start my period. It normally last for four days for dat month,still that same month I experience another one . Why?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey iyanuoluwa! Thanks for the comment. When we say monthly cycle, what we mean is either 28 days or 30 days (depending on your cycle). It does not have to start on the 1st of the month and end on the last day. It can start at the end of the month but as long as it lasts up to 28 or 30 days as the case may be with your menstrual cycle, that is all that matters. What you need to do is to track your period using a calendar to know how long your cycle is. Please note that menstrual cycles last from 21 -35 days depending on the individual. We hope this helps.
Do:you can have fun with you friend don't:avoid sexual intercourse,it irritating and not advisable
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Hello big sister,,i have noticed dat anytime am on my period,i get a cold (sneezes) which increases d pressure of the flow ..pls is it normal??cos this is more dan jus being a coincedence....
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Khloe! Thanks for the comment. It is good to be observant at every point and we are glad you noticed this. Every girl has different signs and symptoms when she gets her period. For some, it may just be slight discomfort while others may feel extreme pain and like you may catch a cold. All of this depends on the individual. But please, talk to a trusted adult and also see a doctor. We hope this helps.
Tanks big sister Am relieved am on a safe side
Good day big sister, i notice that most times i'm on my period i excrete alot more than when i'm not on my period, please is it normal.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey mmhiz_sunshine! You are perfectly normal. This happens to some people and it is not something you should be worried about. We all have our different signs and symptoms that we see whenever we are on our periods. We hope this helps
Hello big sister, I notice that anytime I'm about to have my period I get pimples and my face looks pale but after the period it's comes b
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Tofunmai! Thanks for the comment. There is nothing wrong with you. Some people break out when they are about to start their periods and it is fine. We all have our signs and symptoms when we are about to start our periods. We hope this helps
i normally feel pains below my abdomen nd feel very uneasy, i dnt urinate as normal unless i want to take my bath or change my pad also, i dnt use to have the appitite for food because its so irritating, do u think am ok, big sis?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Gifted! Thanks for the comment. This can be as a result of your period. Periods come with pain/cramps and it can be really uncomfortable as nobody likes pain but getting your period means growth. You can try any of these easy solutions to stop the pains; have a hot bath, place a hot water bottle on your tummy, take a walk or take some painkillers as prescribed by a doctor or certified pharmacist. However, if the pain persists, please talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor. We hope this helps.
Visit me at home for hot s*x it will stop
But i love
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Good afternoon big sister I noticed that when ever I have my period I feel reluctant talking to people and also my period doesn't meet up with the calendar please is this normal
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey 2006! Yes, it is normal for you to feel reluctant to talk to people when you are on your period. We usually have mood swings and it tends to affect us. This is a hormonal thing. As for your menstrual cycle, it happens sometimes and we advise you to monitor your period for 3 months (please do not count based on dates but know how many days are in your cycle). We hope this helps
OK.
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Hi big sis,whenever i have my period,i cant even get up,i feel like my waist is splitting,i tried taking hot tea it did not work,since i could not stand up walking was impossible,i couldn't eat anythhing,i just lay there helpless until it goes away,i dont know what to do,can u help me?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Juliana! Thanks for the comment. We are so sorry about this. Period cramps can be very bad sometimes. In extreme cases like this, we advise you to talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor for proper prescription of drugs. We hope this helps
Dat is it gonna see d doctor for medical check up
I am the type that sees period every first week of a month and my period is only four days ,I like drinking cool water even with my period, I don't like drinking hot things, and my period pains me a lot in my waist
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Queen! Thanks for the comment. You need to learn to make the sacrifice if you want to stop feeling that pain. It is something that you will stop for only a few days and so it should not be a huge sacrifice. This is for your own good. We hope this helps
hi big sist. Whenever i see my period and i feel this menstural pain i usually go and lie down on a chair to ease the pain.is it a right thing to do
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey isabella! Thanks for the comment. It is better for you to walk and than to lie down. Walking helps to relieve menstrual cramps. You should also try drinking hot water/tea or taking a warm bath. We hope this helps
Also doing mild exercise will help..... And warm compress with a water bottle
can u be pregnant wen u are not going thru ur period
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Yes am i right big sis
I always
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Big sis wen the pain get worse nd i take drugs is it good
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Pamela! Thanks for the comment. It is not bad but you have to get prescription from a doctor or pharmacist. We hope this helps
Big before yellowish liquid stains my pant
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Big sis before yellowish liquid stains my pant
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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haaa how did you mean
Wat is d meanin of super tender
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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sex huge I think
Hi i am new please what is the difference between menstration and ovulation please i dont know the difference
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey mary! Thanks for the comment. They are both different things but are born out of a similar process. Ovulation is the process where the eggs are produced in the ovaries while menstruation is the process where the unfertilized eggs (from ovulation) and the uterus lining sheds thus causing blood to come out of the vagina. We hope this helps
Pls hw do i calculate my period
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Meg! Thanks for the comment. In calculating your period/menstrual circle, note that the first day of your period is also the first day of your menstrual circle and the last day of your period is not the last day of your circle but the last day of your period. The duration/flow depends on the individual. The last day of your cycle is the day before your next period starts. For example, if your period started on the 1st of April and your next period starts on the 3rd of May, your cycle will be 2nd of May. This means that your cycle lasts for 31 days. Your new cycle starts again from the 1st day of your next period. Please note that your period can be delayed at sometimes and can also come earlier than normal. We hope this helps.
Hi meg How have u been.
Hi i am new pls what is the different between sperm and ovulation
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey TOSIN! Thanks for the comment. They are both different. Sperm is for guys only while ladies ovulate. Sperm is the liquid substance that comes out when he is achieves sexual climax or satisfaction while ovulation happens in between the female menstrual cycle. We hope this helps
Big sis pls Where can I found reply to my comment
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Temmy! Kindly go back to the article you commented on and scroll through the comment section to see your comment. We hope this helps
My problem is I don't know how to calculate the cycle... I mean where I belong to.. Maybe 25 or 30days 2.i have my period 3day before and because of the pain I started to taking drugs... But after day without drug now if am going to endure d pain is5days 3.my period doesn't constant.. Plz I need help... Thanks
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Lincoln! Thanks for the comment. In calculating your period/menstrual circle, note that the first day of your period is also the first day of your menstrual circle and the last day of your period is not the last day of your circle but the last day of your period. The duration/flow depends on the individual. The last day of your cycle is the day before your next period starts. For example, if your period started on the 1st of April and your next period starts on the 3rd of May, your cycle will be 2nd of May. This means that your cycle lasts for 31 days. Your new cycle starts again from the 1st day of your next period. Please note that your period can be delayed at sometimes and can also come earlier than normal. We hope this helps.
Dear big sis, for how long should i wear a pad before changing it?
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. You should change your pad at least every 4 hours. Please note that you are meant to change your pad more often than this if you have a heavy flow. We hope this helps
please sister, what kind of pad can you wear when you have heavy flow .cos there are some kind like that but I know none
@bessy...yu can use the pink Always. That one is for heavy flows.. like my elder sister told me.
one of my friend said as she saw that whitish thing she said the next month of it she started her period and secondly this whitish thing is going to 3 month and the last of all is that i ask one adult in my community about the under of my stomach that is paining she said my body whats to ripe and that it is a sign of period
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey bella! Thanks for the comment. The whitish thing she sees is called vaginal discharge and it is not just whitish, there are other colors and feels that occur at different times in your menstrual cycle. It could be clear, milky or stretchy depending on your cycle. The only time you should be worried about a discharge is if it green or yellow in colour, if its clumpy like cheese, if it has a bad odour, rashes, swelling or if it itches. Seeing a discharge does not necessarily mean that your period is coming soon. We hope this helps.
hi big sister, what are the signs you see when I am about to start menstruating. because I have been seeing the vagina discharge.
Breast tenderness.. some people may have this signs while some don't have the signs.... Girls that have menstrual cramp usually feel a bit pain on the lower abdomen..... But still yet the only thing you need to know when your period is about to come out it's time... Try and track your cycle and know when it's supposed to come out if you can't do it get an application on play store to help you track it.....
Howe do we calculate mendstral circle
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey misura! Thanks for the comment. In calculating your period/menstrual circle, note that the first day of your period is also the first day of your menstrual circle and the last day of your period is not the last day of your circle but the last day of your period. The duration/flow depends on the individual. The last day of your cycle is the day before your next period starts. For example, if your period started on the 1st of April and your next period starts on the 3rd of May, your cycle will be 2nd of May. This means that your cycle lasts for 31 days. Your new cycle starts again from the 1st day of your next period. Please note that your period can be delayed at sometimes and can also come earlier than normal. We hope this helps.
#big sis have been skeptical about my period but i know you will be of great help #big sis i came to notice that before my period if i take more of junks i dont usually have pains but if i dont take junks at all i always have pain #big sis is that proper
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Pearl! Thanks for the comment. We know how you feel right now but you need to know that periods are different for everyone. Junks can make some people have cramps while it can make others feel stronger. We always advise that you do not compare yourself with others because when it comes to the body, everyone is different. We hope this helps
The only don't I do there is lying all my bed all day when I'm having cramps instead walking or stretching...guess I have to stop that. Thanks for the advice big sister.
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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You're welcome RhiRhi33!
Hey big sis....am 12 years of age and I feel pain in my abdomen every time but I don't see blood...is it normal?
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Please answer me it's urgent
Hey jojo2! Thanks for the comment. We advise that you talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor. We hope this helps
Big sis am 15 sometimes i see my period twice a month,what does it mean? am really confused
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey olivia! Thanks for the comment. Some people see their periods twice a month because menstrual circle is from 21 days to 35 days (depending on the individual). Some also get their periods 13 times a month instead of the regular 12 times (once a month). There are various reasons for irregular periods as it is called but we suggest you talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor about this. We hope this helps.
big sis,I don't understand what u mean by 13 times a month
Hey pattygirl! Big sister meant to say 13 times a year. Thanks for pointing that out. I really appreciate. Hope you understand it better now?
Am 16 i cant really calculate my periods and i dont really knw what to do because it embarrasses me sometimes INFACT AM CONFUSED WHAT SHOULD I DO IN THIS CASES
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Lovelyna! Thanks for the comment. Don't worry, Big Sister has got you covered. In calculating your period/menstrual circle, note that the first day of your period is also the first day of your menstrual circle and the last day of your period is not the last day of your circle but the last day of your period. The duration/flow depends on the individual. The last day of your cycle is the day before your next period starts. For example, if your period started on the 1st of April and your next period starts on the 3rd of May, your cycle will be 2nd of May. This means that your cycle lasts for 31 days. Your new cycle starts again from the 1st day of your next period. Please note that your period can be delayed at sometimes and can also come earlier than normal. We hope this helps.
Big sis if i have a very painful menstrual cramp is it advisable to take drugs and injections
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Oyin! Thanks for the comment. We are so sorry about how you feel. We advise that you talk to a trusted adult and also a certified pharmacist or doctor as regards medication. Please note that self medication can cause a lot of damage so you need to see a professional. We hope this helps
Hi am new here
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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u are welcome
Big sister i have seen something coming out of my private path smelling i don't understand.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
Big sister i have seen something coming out of my private path smelling i don't understand.
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please write something i'm worried.
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y are u worried
This is great
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plz ma..2days to cmplete my mestrual period i usually release thicked blood..plz iz it normally..av been worried
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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plz i ned ur replies
Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. As long as your period is on, there is nothing wrong with you having a heavy flow. From your comment, it doesn't seem like anything is wrong with you. However, if you feel like it is something to worry about, kindly talk to a trusted adult about it. We hope this helps
Please the pain is very severe what will I do?
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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Please it urgent, reply me
hello
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Hi
love dis article.
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I also do not wear white and brightly coloured clothes whenever I am on .
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This article is so interesting and educative.
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Thanks Big sis
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Hi big sis.whenever am menstruating am alway moody nd easily get annoyed
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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Hey Aderinola! Thanks for the comment. That's not something to be worried about. Some people get moody and easily upset when on their periods but this not something for you to worry about. We are glad that you are paying attention to your body. We hope this helps
Thankz big sis
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hiiiii
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Hello besty
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Hi
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This is good thanks
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It really helps
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thank u
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Thanks big sis it really helps
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Hi am I welcome
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Thank you so much for the advice! I loved it!
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how can I stop menstral pain
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Hello...who is online and ready to chat
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