19/11/2025
Growing up comes with a lot of surprises, some exciting, others… a little confusing.
Periods and wet dreams fall into that second category for many teenagers, mostly because people don’t talk about them enough.
Let’s fix that.
For Girls it is the Periods:
A period simply means that your body has started a natural monthly cycle. Once a month, the lining of your uterus breaks down and flows out and that’s what we call menstruation.
It’s a sign that your body is healthy and capable of reproduction in the future (though that doesn’t mean you’re ready to have children yet).
Your first few periods might come with surprises like cramps, bloating or mood swings but they are all manageable.
A few simple tips:
✔️ Change your pad or cup every 3-4 hours to stay fresh.
✔️ Keep a small emergency pad in your bag (just in case).
✔️ Eat well, stay hydrated and stretch if cramps show up.
✔️ If your flow feels too heavy or painful, check in with a nurse or doctor.
Most importantly, there’s no reason to feel shy or embarrassed. Every woman you know has gone through this too.
For Boys, it is the Wet Dreams
Wet dreams (or nocturnal emissions) can take you by surprise, waking up to find your underwear wet and wondering, “What just happened?” 😅
It’s your body’s way of releasing semen, a completely natural part of growing up for boys. It usually starts in your early teens and you can’t control when it happens.
Here’s what to remember:
✔️ You’re not weird or “doing something wrong.”
✔️ Just clean up, change your clothes and move on.
✔️ It might happen sometimes, or not at all, both are normal.
Think of it as your body’s way of adjusting to new hormone levels. Nothing to stress about.
Talking about body changes can feel awkward but the more you understand, the easier it gets.
Your body is growing, learning and preparing for adulthood.
Be kind to it, ask questions and remember, there’s nothing shameful about being human.
