Sweet Secrets

We all remember when it happened — the first time we saw that spot of red in our underwear. At that moment, a million emotions may have surfaced, from fear and confusion to happiness and excitement. In Sweet Secrets, Kathleen O'Grady and Paula Wansbrough embrace all these feelings to help girls in this new stage of life accept change with open arms.

Unlike many books on the subject, Sweet Secrets not only explains the physical aspect of menstruation but also includes first-hand stories about women's experiences. For this reason, the book is a good read for any woman, even though it is geared towards those who have recently been inducted into Aunt Flow's fellowship. The most important thing about this book, however, is that it removes the stigma often equated with getting your period, teaching girls to embrace it. In a world where young girls are taught to be self-conscious about every aspect of their bodies, Sweet Secrets provides reasons to celebrate being a woman.