Celebrate Your Period - by Amanda D'Almeida (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Learn everything there is to know about your period with this positive puberty book for ages 10-14! A follow-up to the popular Celebrate Your Body and Celebrate Your Body 2.

When you get your period for the first time (or know you will soon), you might have some questions about what to expect. Celebrate Your Period has the answers, with friendly explanations of how periods work, what they might feel like, and more, so you can take on this part of puberty with confidence!

Feel prepared--Understand your body better with a basic breakdown of the menstrual cycle, hormones, reproductive organs, and the signs that your first period is on the way.

What about pads and tampons?--Learn about the different products available for managing your period, and period symptoms like cramps, so you can make the best choices for you.

Be period positive--Your body is amazing--and menstruating is completely normal! This body-positive period book helps you feel good about your body and celebrate growing up great.

Feel empowered when it comes to your period with the ultimate book on menstruation for girls!

Review Quotes

"Celebrate Your Period is an honest overview of menstrual health for young humans with big questions. I applaud Amanda d'Almeida for writing a book that normalizes conversations about body health and gives adolescents the chance to feel empowered by their periods!" --Paige Kretschmar, MD, FAAP

"A modern guide for preteen and adolescent girls navigating puberty in a time of social media and widespread misinformation. Speaking directly to girls with a body-positive approach, this guide breaks down the science and empowers girls to make informed choices about their bodies. I wish this book had been available when I was younger. I will definitely be recommending this valuable resource to my patients." --Kyrra Engle, pediatric resident and reproductive health advocate

"This book really simplifies a difficult topic, making it easy to understand and enjoyable. Amanda is able to translate her talent at teaching millions through TikTok into a book that is scientific and educational. I'd recommend this book 10 out of 10 times." --Dr. Dan Villavecer, MD, MS

"This comprehensive period guide empowers you with the knowledge needed to understand your changing body. It reminds us how truly amazing our different bodies are and to love and embrace them. I'm thrilled to share this book as a resource with my patients!" --Rebekah Byrne, MD, host of The Open-Hearted MD podcast

About the Author

AMANDA D'ALMEIDA is a 4th year MD/MPH candidate in New Orleans, Louisiana. She's also the CEO and cofounder of Medicine Explained, a health education platform with more than 1.8 million followers.