I am underweight, but feel like my thighs are too big and I want to lose fat there. I can’t stop thinking about it and feel very guilty and disgusted with myself after eating a dessert or on a day that I don’t exercise. Any advice?
We recommend letting either a parent, health care provider, teacher, or another trusted adult know that you are experiencing these thoughts. They can be helpful in giving you some extra […]
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Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
/What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is a crime involving the recruitment, transportation, purchase, and/or hiding of anyone. These individuals are held by the use of force, fraud, or manipulation […]
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In high school, I was diagnosed with a thyroid problem and had to have it removed. How common is it for young women to have problems with their thyroid and/or have a partial or total thyroid removal?
The thyroid (gland) makes hormones that help control growth, development, and other bodily functions, and is found in the neck. There are two different ways someone may experience problems with […]
Read moreI am asexual and I never want to be sexually active with another person. Do I still need to have a pelvic exam? If so, what age is recommended for your first visit?
The sexual orientation asexual (“ace”) can be different things to different people. However, in most situations, an ace is someone who doesn’t have any sexual interest or attraction to others. […]
Read moreHow safe is it to get a COVID-19 vaccine, if you take hormonal medications?
Great question! Hormonal medications are often made up of the synthetic (man-made) female hormones: estrogen and progestin. While some medications are made of both estrogen and progestin, others are progestin-only […]
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Quistes Ováricos
Algunas veces se les dice a las chicas que tienen un quiste en la “superficie” de sus ovarios cuando en realidad se desarrollan dentro del ovario. Afortunadamente, la mayoría de […]
Read moreI know you are supposed to regularly see a GYN for checkups starting at 21, but I have a history of sexual abuse and I am scared it will be triggering. I am really scared to go and have never been. What can I expect and how can I make it less scary?
This is a great question, and you are not alone. Sexual abuse and previous trauma can be triggering, but your gynecologist can do many things to help prevent this from […]
Read moreDoes birth control stunt your growth? Rumor has it you’re only supposed to go grow 2 inches after your start your period, but I’ve grown 8 inches since it started. I got my period 2 years ago and now I am thinking about birth control. I am just worried I will stop growing if I take it.
Great question! It’s very unlikely that since you have already started your period that your growth won’t be effected by the birth control pill. In most teens, by the time […]
Read moreIs it common for a teenager to talk about their first sexual experience with their parents/guardians? Assumedly in a good relationship with parents/guardians? Thank you!
Thanks for your question. Lots of people wonder whether they should talk to their parent/guardian about sex. If you have a good relationship with your parent/guardian, and feel safe talking […]
Read moreMy 11 year old sister is looking at sex sites and following explicit accounts. I also found out that she’s interested in weed and alcohol, is that an act of childhood trauma or something?
Thank you so much for reaching out about your sister. It’s hard to know why she might be looking at inappropriate websites or illegal substances, but what’s most important is […]
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