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I found this brown smudge in my underwear and the internet said it was old blood that took longer to come out of my body. Is it really blood and will I get my period soon?

Posted 8 February 2019 under Ask Us.

It’s true that a brown “smudge” or brown spotting is blood and it is brown instead of bright red because it is flowing slowly. Blood is bright red when it … read more

I have trichotillomania and I pull my hair all the time without even thinking about it. My mom gets frustrated about it but I tell her I cannot help it. Any advice on how to stop my hair pulling?

Posted 5 February 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Trichotillomania is also called the “hair pulling disorder”. People with this condition have a strong, uncontrollable urge to pull out their own hair from their head … read more

I eat a pretty well-rounded diet, not too much junk. I was wondering if I should still take a multivitamin?

Posted 28 January 2019 under Ask Us.

Good question! As long as you are eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy then you likely do not need to take a multivitamin. However, if you are … read more

Why is the area around my vagina and in between my butt cheek so dark? Is there a cure for this? Also, that area around my vagina that is darkened is very itchy. Please help.

Posted 24 January 2019 under Ask Us.

It is natural for the skin around your vagina and anus to be a bit darker than the rest of your skin; however, it shouldn’t be itchy. Sometimes changes or … read more

One of my nipples is itchy a lot, and has discharge but the other is fine. What’s wrong with me?

Posted 18 January 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Itching is usually caused by dry skin, eczema or irritation from clothing such as your bra. Discharge from your nipple is not typical unless you are … read more

I can’t go to sleep. I’ve tried teas, meditation, music, worry dolls and just about anything else I could think of. Falling asleep between 12:30-4:00 is common for me, and once I do fall asleep it’s only for just over an hour. What can I do?

Posted 7 January 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! Not being able to sleep well is frustrating for sure. You may have already realized that lack of sleep makes it harder to focus which can … read more

How many places in your body can hair grow?

Posted 2 January 2019 under Ask Us.

Hair typically grows on a person’s head but also anywhere on the body except the lips, palms of the hands and the bottom of the feet. Our genes (that are … read more

Can you get sick if you go outside with wet hair?

Posted 27 December 2018 under Ask Us.

Many of us have been told that if we go outside with wet hair, we’ll get sick; however, this is just a myth (not true). Since colds are caused by … read more

Do girls stop growing in height after their first period?

Posted 21 December 2018 under Ask Us.

A lot of girls want to know what will happen to their height as they go through puberty. The main way we know how tall you will be is to … read more

So my nudes (pics) are getting shown everywhere and I can’t tell my parents about it, so what do I do, please help me!!

Posted 17 December 2018 under Ask Us.

One of the reasons it’s important not to post anything online that you wouldn’t want your grandma to see, is because nothing that you post or send online is ever … read more