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Contracepção: Informações Gerais

Updated 19 June 2017 under Dicas de Saúde.

Como uma adolescente ou uma mulher jovem, você pode estar começando a pensar o que significa estar envolvida em um relacionamento com relação sexual. Existem muitas coisas sobre as quais […]

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Can I put a birth control patch on and have sex at the same time?

Updated 2 June 2017 under Ask Us.

To prevent pregnancy, you must use another form of birth control such as a male or female condom, diaphragm or sponge the first week that you use the “patch” unless […]

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What does it mean when you had sex with your partner and then the next day it feels like you have to pee but only a little bit come out at a time?

Updated 11 May 2017 under Ask Us.

“Urinating (peeing) very little even though you feel like your bladder is full” is a common complaint from girls/women who have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Your symptom(s) may […]

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Every time I masturbate, I get my period but it’s not like my real menstruation. I’ve never inserted any object into my vagina, and I’m a virgin. My doctor said my hormones are not stable. Can masturbation increase hormones and actually affect my menstrual cycle?

Updated 5 May 2017 under Ask Us.

Many young people masturbate to learn about their body, explore what they find sexually satisfying, and even relieve stress. This it totally normal! However, masturbating cannot cause you to have […]

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Vaginose Bacteriana

Updated 3 May 2017 under Dicas de Saúde.

Mulheres de qualquer idade podem ter Vaginose Bacteriana (VB)–mesmo adolescentes ou mulheres que nunca foram sexualmente ativas. Entretanto,ela é mais comum entre meninas e mulheres que têm relações sexuais com […]

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Seu Primeiro Exame Ginecológico

Updated 3 May 2017 under Dicas de Saúde.

Você deve estar preocupada com seu primeiro exame ginecológico. É normal ficar ansiosa sobre algo quando não se sabe o que esperar. É também normal sentir-se envergonhada. Nós esperamos que, […]

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Clamídia

Updated 3 May 2017 under Dicas de Saúde.

A clamídia é uma das doenças sexualmente transmissíveis (DST) mais comuns nos EUA. Ela é causada por uma bactéria que pode infectar a vagina, colo do útero, trompas de falópio, […]

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I’m 16 and I’m still a virgin. I’m not on the pill and I want to have sex. If I have sex and the guy wears a condom what are the chances of getting pregnant?

Updated 30 March 2017 under Ask Us.

Condoms are very effective in lowering your risk for most sexually transmitted infections (STIs); however, they are only 82% effective with typical use in preventing pregnancy. This means that out […]

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I am a virgin but I always have a smell and discharge in my vagina. What should I do?

Updated 15 March 2017 under Ask Us.

Most girls will have a vaginal discharge after puberty which can be thick and sticky, especially during the middle of their menstrual cycle or during ovulation. During ovulation, vaginal discharge […]

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Can I get a disease from oral sex?

Updated 8 March 2017 under Ask Us.

Yes, you can get a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from oral sex. STIs like HIV, gonorrhea, herpes, chlamydia, HPV, and syphilis can all be transmitted by oral sex. It’s possible to get an […]

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