It's sad...

I have a period-tracking app with a social section. And it's so sad to see how many young teenage girls are afraid to talk to their mothers. 

These girls are saying things like "I just got my very first period but I'm afraid to tell my mom." 

Or

"I hid my period from my mom for over a year"

That is insane! 

And a lot of them don't know the names for their body parts, or that vaginal discharge is normal and even GOOD. 

Girls need to be taught about their bodies. It's so sad seeing the shame and embarrassment that these girls are going through. 

I really hope I'm able to teach my daughters to love their bodies and to be comfortable talking about it, at least when talking to me, their mother.