I’m not sure when or how to apologize for something I did. Can you help?
Usually you will know in your heart when you should apologize. Typically you will feel badly if you said or did something that hurt someone else. Sometimes you may not […]
Read moreI’ve had bulimia for almost 3 years, and now I’m in the recovery process. Some days I’m fine and other days I feel fat and terrible about myself, especially before/during my period (I bloat badly during that time). Is there anything I can do to lessen the bloating during my periods? And is there anything I can do to take my mind off of all the food I ate when I feel fat?
The recovery process for bulimia will have some days that are harder than others and it is important that you find ways to cope through those times. For days that […]
Read moreMy periods are regular every month but I don’t get period pains. Is there something wrong with me?
Menstrual periods can be pain-free for some teens and adult women, but others may have mild cramps. Both are normal. Nothing is wrong with you. You just got lucky!
Read moreI’m usually a happy person, but sometimes I feel upset and inclined to self-harm. However, since I’m not diagnosed with Bi-Polar depression I don’t feel like I deserve help. Is it just a phase? How can I get over this if I’m not validated?
Some moodiness is normal throughout the teen years, but especially in the early teens. It’s possible that this is a phase and you will feel better in time. However, if […]
Read moreCystic Fibrosis (CF)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease (passed down from parents to a child) that can affect many different organs in the body. More than 30,000 people are living with […]
Read moreDo pills or injections really help to increase breast size? What alternative can be used to make my breasts bigger?
/There are no pills or “injections” that you can safely use to increase your breast size. The size of a woman’s breasts can vary from person to person and they […]
Read moreI have gas and sometimes diarrhea. What do you recommend?
Gas (“breaking wind,” “flatulence,” “farting”) and diarrhea (change in regular bowel habit- usually 3 or more loose/watery stools a day, less formed stool and more frequent) can be caused by […]
Read moreWhat is PCOS?
/Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone imbalance that can cause irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne. PCOS begins during a girl’s teen years and can be mild or […]
Read moreMy friend just told me they’re gender fluid. I love them, no matter what, but I’m finding it hard to switch from “she” to “they” all the time and will make mistakes by accident. I don’t want them to feel bad, so how can I get better?
It’s important that you are honoring your friend’s wish to use a different pronoun, and it’s normal that you sometimes make mistakes. Pronoun use is very much a habit for […]
Read moreCan exercise make your period lighter?
Yes, especially if you are thin or not taking in enough nutrition to fuel your body. Participation in gym class exercise or an afterschool soccer team usually doesn’t affect your […]
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