Hello, Wellcasters! Today, we're going to cover puberty from the female perspective. If you don't know what that means, it might be because you A) haven't gone through puberty yet, or B) you're a boy. So boys, listen up! We're about to cover our periods, pubic hair, breasts, and cellulite. Stick around if you're interested! Section 1: Your period and how to prepare for it. Somewhere between the ages of 7 and 13, your ovaries start pumping out the hormone estrogen. This is to help prepare your body for an eventual pregnancy. Your ovaries are filled with thousands of eggs. Every month until menopause, your body passes an egg from your ovaries through the fallopian tube into the uterus. At this point, the uterus is lined with blood and extra tissue, which would help nourish and protect a hypothetical baby. However, when you're not pregnant, your body spends the next five to seven days getting rid of that stuff, which it doesn't need. This results in your period. It sounds straightforward, but it doesn't always feel that way. Be prepared. Your hormones surge and it can affect your mood. For your very first period, we at Wellcast suggest that you keep a stash of pads and an extra pair of panties around to avoid any embarrassing accidents. Section 2: Let's talk about your hair. Wellcasters, if you look closely, you have hair all over your body. The fine, short, vellus hair on your chest, back, and cheeks helps regulate temperature and protect from tiny things. Its cousin, terminal hair, which you find on your head, in your armpits, on other parts of your face, and in the nether regions, is coarser and meant to protect. You'll probably be tempted to shave, pluck, or wax unwanted hair. We've all been there, and some of us have gone a bit too far. The good news, and the bad news, is that it comes back. Welcome to womanhood. If you choose, find the hair removal method that's right for you, but make sure that you do your research first on its risks and proper use. Section 3: Breast development. Tenderness around the nipples and breast area is totally normal as your breasts fill out. They probably won't grow at the same rate as each other, which is also normal. You might notice some stretch marks as well if you experience rapid growth in your breasts, hips, and thighs. This is normal too. The stretch marks will fade with time, and your breasts will stop hurting. Until you are PMSing, and then they will hurt again. Section 4: Accept the cellulite. The cottage cheese-like appearance of cellulite is simply fat living just beneath the skin's surface. As your body grows, you're probably going to notice it, especially around your thighs. But guess what? Most women and girls have cellulite, and it's almost entirely genetic. There's a certain amount of fat your body needs to continue and fully grow and develop into a woman. Your body's going to hang on to fat differently for the rest of your life because deep down inside it's thinking, "Wait, we might have a baby." Well, ladies of Wellcast, that was fun. Just kidding, I know it wasn't. We here at Wellcast hope you learned a thing or two about your body and your friend's body. If you feel like the whole world is collapsing around you, or you feel like an ogre, or you feel like your face has been taken over by a weird disease and you're never going to be attractive again, look around you. Every girl that you know is going through the same thing. Meeting adjourned! For more super cool facts about puberty, check out these resources. That's all from me today, Wellcasters. Would you do me a kindness? Subscribe to our channel. Sign up for our newsletter to receive sneak peeks and other awesome stuff. See you later!