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She has questions...


...you might have a few too 😅

There's a lot to learn when you're growing up. Periods, hormones, body image, food, friendships... And, for plenty of us, there's quite a lot we were never properly taught either.

Explore the topics Questions you might have
💬 A little pre-read

You can't explain what nobody explained to you.

Maybe you were told periods were just something to put up with. Maybe nobody really explained hormones beyond 'it's puberty'. Maybe conversations about food, body image or mental health simply didn't happen at home.

Now there's a girl in your life navigating all of it, in a world that looks a little different from the one you grew up in. You don't need to know every answer. You just need somewhere you can both go to find one that actually makes sense.

💬 Talking about it

It's not always about finding the perfect words.

Sometimes she wants a proper explanation. Sometimes she wants you to listen. And sometimes she wants to ask a question without it turning into a whole family meeting.

Instead of...

"It's just hormones."

"Everyone goes through this."

"Don't worry about how you look."

Maybe try...

"Shall we find out what's actually happening?"

"That sounds uncomfortable. Tell me more?"

"Has something made you feel that way about your body?"

And if you don't know the answer? "I don't actually know. Shall we look it up together?" is a pretty good place to start.

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Questions you might be asking yourself

No parenting lecture. Just a little context for the things that aren't always easy to figure out.

Then you're exactly who this space is for. You can learn alongside her. You don't have to suddenly become an expert in cycles, hormones or puberty to be a trusted adult in her life.

Being willing to listen, get curious and check reliable information together is a really good start.

Start small. A question while you're walking, a quick chat in the car or something you both saw online can feel much less intense than a big sit-down conversation.

You can also give her a choice: "Want to talk about it, or would you rather I send you something you can read?" Respecting her space can make it easier for her to come back when she's ready.

Growing bodies vary a lot, but "common" doesn't always mean something has to be endured. If a symptom is severe, persistent, worrying her or affecting everyday life, it's worth speaking to a GP or another qualified healthcare professional.

Rerein helps explain the language and questions, but it isn't a diagnostic service or a replacement for medical advice.

That can sting, but it doesn't necessarily mean you're doing anything wrong. Sometimes an auntie, sibling, grandparent or other trusted adult feels easier to talk to about a particular thing.

What matters is that she has safe people around her, that her privacy is respected where appropriate, and that important safety or health concerns don't get overlooked.

📚 Start with what she wants to understand

Six topics. Quite a lot of 'ohhh, that makes sense'.

These are the conversations that can be surprisingly tricky to start (especially when you didn't get a proper explanation yourself). Tap any topic to see what might be on your mind, what we explain and an example from Body OS.

Periods & cycleFor the “is this normal?” questions
Maybe you’re thinking

“Her periods are painful, irregular or making her miserable. How do I know what’s typical and when we should ask for help?”

What we unpack

How cycles work, why symptoms can change, what she can track, and when pain, heavy bleeding or other symptoms deserve a conversation with a healthcare professional.

📱 A little example from Body OSCycle Calendar

She can log bleeding, symptoms and how she feels, then look back at patterns in her own words rather than trying to remember what happened last month.

HormonesFor when “just hormones” isn’t an explanation
Maybe you’re thinking

“She’s exhausted, tearful or completely fine one day and overwhelmed the next. Is this puberty, her cycle, or something else?”

What we unpack

The roles of hormones, how hormonal shifts may affect energy and mood, and why it’s worth listening rather than writing everything off as hormones.

📱 A little example from Body OSHormone HQ

Explore hormone explanations in everyday language, so “oestrogen” and “progesterone” become more than mysterious words.

Growing upFor the questions neither of you had a lesson on
Maybe you’re thinking

“When should we talk about bras, shaving, sweat, spots and everything else? And how do I help without making her feel awkward?”

What we unpack

Puberty changes, hygiene, skin, body hair and practical firsts, without making any particular choice sound compulsory.

📱 A little example from Body OSWAIT! How Do I? (Shaving School)

An interactive shaving walkthrough that makes room for the most important choice too: she doesn’t have to shave at all.

Body imageFor the conversations beyond “you’re beautiful”
Maybe you’re thinking

“She’s started criticising photos of herself, comparing her body to other girls, or talking about things she needs to ‘fix’. What can I say that actually helps?”

What we unpack

Body changes, comparison, appearance pressure and how edited or curated content can shape what she thinks is normal.

📱 A little example from Body OSWAIT! How Do I? (Fix My Feed)

A playful way to look more closely at the messages in her social feed and practise questioning what she sees.

FuelFor talking about food without more food rules
Maybe you’re thinking

“She’s skipping meals, worrying about what’s ‘good’ or ‘bad’, or getting confused by advice online. How do I talk about food without making it worse?”

What we unpack

What food does for energy, growth and everyday life, with language that supports nourishment and flexibility instead of guilt and rigid rules.

📱 A little example from Body OSFuel in Body OS

Explore food as something that helps the body think, grow, move and get through the day, not a list of foods to earn or avoid.

MovementFor helping her feel good in her body
Maybe you’re thinking

“Does she actually enjoy that activity, or does she feel like she has to do it? And how can I explain that rest matters too?”

What we unpack

Movement, strength, enjoyment, recovery and rest, plus the difference between choosing activity for how it feels and feeling pressured to exercise.

📱 A little example from Body OSMovement in Body OS

Explore why the body needs both activity and recovery, without turning movement into a way to change or compensate for her body.

Explore these topics together in Body OS by Rerein. You can browse the app for free, with some interactive content available through membership.

🩷 When she needs more support

Sometimes it's more than a growing-up question.

If you're worried about her relationship with food, exercise or her body, it can be difficult to know what you're seeing, what to say or where to begin. We have a separate space for the people supporting someone affected by an eating disorder.

It's there to help make sense of some of the behaviours that can feel confusing from the outside, and to offer a different perspective on what she might be experiencing.

Understanding behaviour

Behind the Behaviour

Why food, routines, reassurance or everyday situations can feel much bigger than they appear.

Explore this space →
Her perspective

See it from her side

A closer look at how comments, clothes, meals and everyday moments might feel to her.

See her side →

If you suspect an eating disorder, don't wait for it to become visibly severe before seeking help. Contact her GP for an assessment. These resources are educational and don't replace specialist care.

💕 For you. For her. For the conversations in between.

She doesn't need you to know everything.

She needs people who are willing to listen, learn and help her make sense of things. And you deserve explanations that make sense to you, too.

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