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Should your parents know you masturbate?

Masturbation is common among both guys and girls and a normal part of healthy sexual development, and it should always be done privately. Rubbing your genitals can sometimes be irritating, […]

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Preparing for GYN Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital

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Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing […]

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Can you get HPV from anal sex?

Yes, definitely! You can get HPV from anal sex, vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or simply by sexual contact. HPV and genital warts are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during […]

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Does having bacterial vaginosis or BV cause future fertility problems later (trouble getting pregnant)?

Yes. If you don’t get treated, BV can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can damage your reproductive organs, making it difficult to become pregnant later. The good news is there […]

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How do you know if someone you know has had intercourse yet? Can you tell?

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There’s really no way to tell if a person has had intercourse yet, so if you’re in a relationship with someone, it’s a good idea to ask them. Besides not […]

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Should dairy products be included in a PCOS meal plan?

Dairy products can be included in a healthy PCOS meal plan as long as you are not lactose intolerant or allergic to milk. Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese are good […]

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Is it possible to become pregnant without having sex?

It’s possible for a girl/woman to become pregnant if the male ejaculates near a woman’s vagina. Sperm that spills near the vagina can travel up the vaginal canal and unite […]

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I’ve been having periods since I was 12. I’m now 16… and my periods still aren’t regular. Is this normal?

It’s common to have irregular periods during the first year or two (after you start your period), but after that your periods should become more predictable. Irregular periods can be […]

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I’m 17 years old. Is it normal to have sexual desire and is my vagina mature enough to have sex?

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Yes, it’s totally normal to have sexual desire at 17. Although most young women are physically ready to engage in sexual intercourse, the most important part of the decision to […]

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I had sex with my boyfriend in the heat of the moment and we didn’t use a condom. I took Next Choice One Dose™ three hours after we had sex. My period is late – should I be worried?

Taking emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse is your best bet to avoid unwanted pregnancy. The manufacturer of the emergency contraception Next Choice One Dose™ states, “Some women […]

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