I checked and I am very underweight for my age. Everyone tells me to eat more, but if I eat too much, I throw up. Is there a way to gain weight without eating too much?
Thanks for your question. There are many different ways to classify weight. Most ways of classifying weight look at your age, weight, and height. It’s important to know that everyone […]
Read moreTrastornos de la ATM
¿Qué es el trastorno de ATM? ATM es la abreviatura de articulación temporomandibular (ya sean trastornos o condiciones). El ATM conecta la “mandíbula” (la quijada) al hueso temporal (localizada en […]
Read moreI’m under 18. Does my mom have to stay with me during a doctor’s exam? I want to ask my doctor about sex, but don’t know if I can ask my mom to leave. Also, if I ask her to leave, she’s gonna be super weird wondering why.
Thanks for your question. In the United States it’s recommended that all teens have confidential, one-on-one time with their health care provider. During this time, you can talk about things […]
Read moreI haven’t had my period since April, before that it had been absent for 6 months, before that 4 months. Now it’s gone again, is there a pattern? My aunt had PCOS, could I also have PCOS? Should I be worried about it?
Periods, hormones, and timing don’t always make a good trio, which is super frustrating. However, developing a strong understanding on the things that can impact hormone regulation and in turn […]
Read moreHealthy Communication: Quiz
/Communicating well with friends and partners is important, but it can sometimes be hard. Answer these questions to test your own communication skills! 1. A healthy way to show that […]
Read moreOral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
If you’re getting ready to have an oral glucose tolerance test, you might be wondering about how to prepare for the test and what the results might mean. The test […]
Read moreMy boyfriend and I have never had sex, but we would like to start. I am just really nervous that something could go wrong! I worry about things like STIs and/or a bursting condom. I am concerned because STI testing and the morning after pill are not easily available where I live. What should I do? Can we still have sex?
This is such a great question! Deciding to have sex is a big decision, one that comes with a lot of responsibility, but it sounds like you’re way ahead of […]
Read moreContraception: Quiz
/There are many different types of contraception that vary in how effective they are at preventing pregnancy, how much they cost, how easy they are to use, and whether they […]
Read moreAre there any health risks associated with not wearing a bra? As someone with a small chest, I feel like I rarely need one unless exercising.
Great question! No, there isn’t any scientific evidence to support that by not wearing a bra, a person could be at a higher risk for developing things such as breast […]
Read moreLidiando con padres con problemas con el alcohol
La mayoría de los adultos beben de forma social con sus amigos o disfrutan una botella de vino con la cena, pero beber con moderación es distinto a sufrir de […]
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