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PubertyPubertyPubertyPEnglishAdolescent;DevelopmentalTeen (13-18 years)NANANATeen (13-18 years)NALanding PageLearning Hub<p>Find answers to questions that teens may have as they go through puberty. Also find information on what you need to know before getting a tattoo or piercing.</p><p>Find answers to questions that teens may have as they go through puberty. Also find information on what you need to know before getting a tattoo or piercing.</p><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"><i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span> <h2 class="panel-title">Periods (menstruation)</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn about menstruation including the different stages of the menstrual cycle, what to expect during a menstrual period and how to use a tampon.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4051&language=English">The menstrual cycle: What is menstruation?</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4052&language=English">What is a menstrual period?</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4025&language=English">Using your first tampon</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4116&language=English">Amenorrhea</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4117&language=English">Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"><i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span> <h2 class="panel-title">Tattoos and piercings</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>There are some things you should consider before getting a tattoo or piercing. Learn how to prepare for a tattoo or piercing and how to care for it.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4035&language=English">Tattoos</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4036&language=English">Body piercing</a></li></ol></div>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/iStock-1399752872.jpgpubertyhttps://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/TD%20Ready%20Commitment%202022%20sm_EN.png<span class="recognition-text">Production and maintenance of these articles were made possible in part by a grant provided by <a href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Sponsors#td">TD Bank Group</a>. SickKids is grateful for the generous support of our corporate partners but does not endorse specific products or services, nor receive any editorial direction from its sponsors.</span>