How many eggs does a woman have in her life time?
The answer to this question is a bit complicated because female babies are born with about 1-2 million immature follicles (potential eggs) yet only about 400 or so will ever […]
Read moreI’ve begun using tampons and it hurts a little when I insert it. I’m following the instructions and everything too. Am I not getting it in all the way or is it just my muscles?
Feeling comfortable using tampons often takes practice. When you are learning how to use them, opt for the “slender” size. While inserting the tampon, aim towards your spine rather than […]
Read moreI’ve been finding it harder to urinate recently, but my mother thinks that this is just temporary and I shouldn’t worry too much—but it’s been months. Should I see my pediatrician?
Finding it “hard” to urinate (pass urine) is not normal; however, there is treatment available. First, it’s important to find out what is causing your symptoms. Make an appointment with […]
Read moreI’m bisexual and my grandparents are super against gay people. I have a girlfriend and I want her to meet my family but I’m afraid that my grandparents won’t love me anymore. What should I do?
First we would like to acknowledge how difficult of a position you are in. It’s wonderful that you have found a partner, and it is a natural next step to […]
Read moreI’m 12 and I just went to the toilet and there was a lot of brown stuff on my underwear. I haven’t had a period yet. Is this my period.
Brown discharge is one of the signs that your period is on its way. The brown color means that there is slow bleeding from your uterus, unlike when it’s bright […]
Read moreThis might sound crazy but I don’t think I have a vaginal opening or I must have a tiny one. I can’t put a finger in it at all. I can only get above my nail and then I hit a wall. I haven’t gotten my period yet but I’ve had discharge for about a year. I really don’t know what to do because I am too embarrassed to tell my mom but I’m really worried there’s something really wrong with me. Please help!
You seem to be in tune with your body, not crazy! Girls typically get their first period about 2-2 ½ years after they begin to develop breasts and about 6 […]
Read moreMy boyfriend and I want to have sex but I’m afraid of getting pregnant. We plan to use condoms but should we wait until I am on the birth control pill?
Waiting to have sex until you are on birth control pills is the best choice to prevent pregnancy since the pill is more effective than condoms alone. Latex condoms lower […]
Read moreMy boyfriend and I started dating about a week ago, and last night while we were on the phone he asked me to make him bigger, then he sent me a bad picture. It really upset me. I am also asexual, and he knew that! What should I do?
How you communicate in relationships is important, and can be difficult, especially when they are new. If your boyfriend is sending you pictures or images that make you upset or […]
Read moreSeasonal Allergies
/Seasonal allergies, also known as “hay fever,” affects almost 50 million people in the United States alone. What are seasonal allergies? Seasonal allergies (also called “hay fever”) are certain conditions […]
Read moreIs it normal to have a slight vaginal itch? Even if I don’t have abnormal discharge, and it doesn’t smell?
A “slight” vaginal itch without a change in your normal vaginal fluid/discharge is usually caused from a reaction to something your vagina has come in contact with (contact dermatitis), for […]
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