“The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy,” said Helen Hayes when she was 73. Maybe she had a point, but fortunately, there is also much joy and ecstasy in being a woman.

But whether you are eighteen or eighty, it is important to know that there are certain things you can be expecting at certain stages in your life. Being prepared for them and knowing what to look out for can put you in a position of minimising possible negative outcomes and enhancing positive joyous experiences.

In this section, Health24 takes a look at the different life stages and what to look forward to and what to look out for. So whether you've just been kissed for the first time, or have recently become a grandmother, this section is for you. Have fun.