Food Safety
/If you or anyone you know has gotten sick from eating food that has gone bad or was exposed to bacteria, you know that avoiding foodborne illness (sometimes called food […]
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My gynecologist just recently put me on progesterone to see if it would induce my period. I have shamefully masturbated a few times while I have been taking this prescribed medication. Will this have negative effects on my body?
Masturbation is very common and a normal part of growing up. Most people realize that masturbation is a natural way of exploring your body and should not be thought of […]
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Papilomavírus Humano (HPV)
O HPV, a abreviação de Papilomavírus Humano, é um grupo de mais de 100 tipos diferentes de vírus, alguns dos quais causam verrugas nas mãos e pés; e outros que […]
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Dispositivos Intrauterinos (DIUs)
O dispositivo intrauterino é um tipo de contracepção que é inserido através da vagina para dentro do útero para prevenir uma gestação. Existem mais de um tipo de DIU. Três […]
Read moreI have searched about treatment of PCOS on Google and read on every website that there is no permanent cure for PCOS!! Is it true??
It is true that there is no “cure” yet. However, there are many ways to manage the most common symptoms, which often include irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair, weight gain […]
Read moreCould I get an infection from masturbating?
It’s unlikely that you would get a vaginal infection from masturbating. It is possible to have “irritation” of your vagina if you have an allergic reaction to something that is […]
Read moreI just hate socks, but I am worried that if I don’t wear them my sneakers will get gross and start smelling awful. Is it okay to wear sneakers without socks?
There is no “rule” about wearing sneakers with socks however, socks (especially a cotton blend) absorb sweat and lessens the chance of getting the inside of your sneakers wet or […]
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How do I know when to go to the ER when having period cramps? My lower back and legs are in pain, and my entire pelvic area is throbbing in pain. I can barely stand up.
It is normal to have mild cramps or no cramps during your period but it is not normal to have the pain that you describe. Cramps should not limit your […]
Read moreI have pinworms and I don’t know how to get rid of them!!!
Pinworm is a parasite infection. It is a worldwide problem that most commonly affects children and teens. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that anyone who has symptoms, which […]
Read moreI’m 14, I’ve had my period for 2 years, and I still wear training bras. Is that normal? I get really embarrassed when I’m with my friends that haven’t even started their periods yet and have much bigger breasts than me!! What should I do?!
Feeling different from your friends for any reason can be hard. However, your breasts are likely to continue to develop during the next couple of years. Heredity (the genes you […]
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