Are there any at-home remedies I can use to manage my BV, until I can get a doctor’s appointment?
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection that can affect teens and adults. The infection occurs when there is a sudden change in the bacterial flora in the vagina. […]
Read moreI really want to go out on a date with my crush, but I can’t because of COVID. Can you help me?
Life during a pandemic isn’t easy, for anyone, no matter if you’re young or old. Life right now is downright hard. Activities we all enjoyed before the pandemic, like going […]
Read moreOne of my friends has an issue with their smoking addiction and has recently tried unsuccessfully to quit. I know it’s important to quit smoking and want to help them but I’m not sure what to do. How can I help them?
Thanks for your question. Quitting smoking is hard, and most people have to try a few times before they are successful. There are many benefits to quitting, including positive health […]
Read moreI was recently prescribed the birth control pill and I am wondering if it could increase my anxiety? I know that sometimes it can cause mood swings, but is the risk higher if you already have a mental health condition?
The birth control pill affects everyone differently, so it’s super hard to know what (if any) effect it will have on someone’s mental health. Although it’s very unlikely that […]
Read moreI am a virgin, but I have been exploring with masturbation. A few days ago, I masturbated a lot in one day and I noticed my labia (lips) were swollen? Did I masturbate too much? Why does this happen?
Masturbation is the practice of touching or rubbing your genitals. It’s a completely normal and healthy practice that typically starts after someone starts puberty. Masturbation should be done with […]
Read moreSíndrome del Intestino Irritable (SII)
El síndrome de Intestino Irritable (SII) es el desorden gastrointestinal (digestivo) más común en los Estados Unidos. De acuerdo con diferentes estudios, alrededor de 22 – 35.5% de adolescentes tienen […]
Read moreMD told us to follow a PCOS diet. I noticed dairy and processed breads appear in the sample PCOS menus on this site. Shouldn’t I be avoiding dairy and processed carbs on a PCOS diet?
A PCOS diet doesn’t involve cutting out dairy or processed carbohydrates. While some sources recommend that people with PCOS avoid dairy because of lactose, there is no evidence to support […]
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I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, and I feel tired all of the time, even after I get 7-8 hours of sleep. I was wondering if this was because of my PCOS or is it something else?
PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, a relatively common hormone imbalance that effects nearly 1 out of every 10 women worldwide. It is diagnosed in teens born with female reproductive […]
Read moreAnticoncepción: Información General
Como adolescente o mujer joven, puede que estés comenzando a pensar acerca de lo que significa involucrarse en una relación sexual. Hay muchas cosas que necesitas saber antes de decidir […]
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