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How do you know if someone you know has had intercourse yet? Can you tell?

Updated 1 May 2014 under Ask Us.

There’s really no way to tell if a person has had intercourse yet, so if you’re in a relationship with someone, it’s a good idea to ask them. Besides not […]

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I’m 17 years old. Is it normal to have sexual desire and is my vagina mature enough to have sex?

Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes, it’s totally normal to have sexual desire at 17. Although most young women are physically ready to engage in sexual intercourse, the most important part of the decision to […]

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Contraception: General Information

Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.

You may be starting to think about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. There are many things that you need to think about before you decide […]

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I’m 15. How do I know if I’m ready to have sex and what are the negative effects?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Deciding to have a sexual relationship is an important decision since it involves both your body and your emotions. You need to make sure that it is the right decision […]

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Talking With Your Partner About Condoms

Updated 22 March 2022 under Health Guides.

Having a conversation about how to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy should come way before sex, but sometimes it’s not discussed because one or both partners feel too […]

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Masturbation

Updated 25 October 2023 under Health Guides.

As you approach and enter puberty (a time in which your body and mind will sexually mature), you may notice that you will begin to have sexual desires, new feelings, thoughts, and […]

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I’m 15 and I want to start birth control pills but I’m too afraid to ask my mom. What should I do?

Updated 6 March 2014 under Ask Us.

There are a few things you can do. Try to find the right time to talk to your mom about issues that effect teens in general, such as healthy relationships, […]

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Making Healthy Sexual Decisions

Updated 13 June 2021 under Health Guides.

You may be thinking about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. As a young adult, it’s normal to think about sex, have sexual feelings, and have […]

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While having sex I get very dry and sore. Is this normal?

Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.

No. Your vagina produces natural lubrication that makes intercourse comfortable. Lack of lubrication may be due to you not feeling aroused or from taking certain medications. Sometimes vaginal soreness can […]

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What is the appropriate time to have sex after menstruating?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Although women are most fertile during the middle part of her cycle, there’s a chance a woman can become pregnant ANY TIME she has unprotected intercourse, AND pregnancy can happen […]

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