Girl Talk: Questions and Answers about Daily Dramas, Disasters, and Delights
Changing Bodies Q A What is B O B O stands for body odor You’ve heard of hormones right Hormones basically tell the body what to do Hormones also make your sweat glands go a little crazy especially the ones under your arms The sweat mixes with bacteria and that’s where the smell comes from You can avoid B O by taking a bath or shower every day If you play sports or are just really active you might even need to bathe twice You should also use deodorant or antiperspirant
What’s the difference Antiperspirant keeps you from producing sweat while deodorant battles the bacteria Most antiperspirants include a little deodorant too just in case
Changing Bodies My mom has never talked to me about puberty How do I get up the courage to ask her questions It’s hard to talk about this stuff especially if your mom hasn’t brought it up yet Instead of sitting down for a big formal Q A talk ask questions while you’re doing other things Some kids and parents have good talks in the car After a while you’ll both get used to the idea that you’re old enough to ask these questions Your conversations should get easier But if not it’s OK to talk to another trusted adult
Tip Clip Some kids put on weight right before a growth spurt Not a big deal Eat healthy sleep well and the rest will take care of itself
