Carolita Johnson examines some of the inner workings of a woman’s body from puberty to menopause.
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Barely There
Jennifer Baker considers the ways in which hair removal rituals, begun in her tween years, have helped her achieve body acceptance and connect with her own desire.
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Barely There
Jennifer Baker considers the ways in which hair removal rituals, begun in her tween years, have helped her achieve body acceptance and connect with her own desire.
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A Fascinating Case of Precocious Puberty
Patrick Burleigh carried an extremely rare genetic mutation, which brought on puberty prematurely.
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A 4-Year-Old Trapped in a Teenager’s Body
Like all the men in his family, Patrick Burleigh carried an extremely rare genetic mutation, which led to “precocious puberty” and a confusing, challenging childhood in which he experienced dramatic physical changes — like pubic hair — as early as age 2.
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How Judy Blume Will Save You: An Aunt’s Letter to Her 5-Year-Old Niece
Dear Raisin, I don’t have much advice for you. I likely never will. When you get older, you’ll know better than to ask me: Your mom is smarter, kinder, and taller than I am. In most cases, she’ll know better than anyone else. One thing I can tell you is that, regardless of how close […]
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On Early Puberty
“I stepped out of the bathroom, walked over to my mom, and placed a hand on her shoulder. ‘Mom, I have something to tell you.’ I paused, letting the world slow down for one last moment. ‘I’m hemorrhaging.’ “She didn’t burst into tears, faint, or tear at her hair. She snorted. I was aghast. How […]
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In situations where girls are showing signs of puberty as early as age 6, should parents fight it with drug treatments, or figure out ways for their child to accept what is happening? ‘I would have a long conversation with her family, show them all the data,’ Greenspan continues. Once she has gone through what […]