Center for Young Women's Health
I am a virgin, but I have been exploring with masturbation. A few days ago, I masturbated a lot in one day and I noticed my labia (lips) were swollen? Did I masturbate too much? Why does this happen?Masturbation is the practice of touching or rubbing your genitals. It’s a completely normal and healthy practice that typically starts after someone starts puberty. Masturbation should be done with … read more
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MD told us to follow a PCOS diet. I noticed dairy and processed breads appear in the sample PCOS menus on this site. Shouldn’t I be avoiding dairy and processed carbs on a PCOS diet?
A PCOS diet doesn’t involve cutting out dairy or processed carbohydrates. While some sources recommend that people with PCOS avoid dairy because of lactose, there is no evidence to support … read more
I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, and I feel tired all of the time, even after I get 7-8 hours of sleep. I was wondering if this was because of my PCOS or is it something else?
PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, a relatively common hormone imbalance that effects nearly 1 out of every 10 women worldwide. It is diagnosed in teens born with female reproductive … read more
So I just learned about oral sex and I’m confused. Does everybody do oral sex?
Thanks for your question. Oral sex is a type of sexual contact between a person’s mouth and their partner’s vagina, penis, or rectum. Research studies show that approximately half of … read more
Is it good to eat non vegetarian foods when I have my period?
Adolescent females have higher iron needs than guys do because of the blood loss experienced during their period. You can get iron in your diet from a variety of sources … read more
I have bulimia, and I’m not sure if I should tell my parents. They would probably get mad at me.
Thank you for this question. Telling your parents about your struggle with bulimia can definitely be nerve-wracking, but can also be so important to make sure you’re able to get … read more
I have a lot of friends who vape. I have always really wanted to try, but I am scared. Can I try it even though I know it’s bad? If I just try it once, how bad is it for me? Can I get addicted after one time? Would my parents find out?
Great question! Sometimes it’s really hard to say “No” to friends, especially when they are trying a new popular trend. Except when it comes to vaping, it’s different. Vaping is … read more
I went to my doctor to get tested for chlamydia, turns out, I have it. My doctor prescribed me some medication that I took while I had my period. Is it OK that I took the medicine while I had my period?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and it’s actually super common. It is one of the most commonly transmitted STIs. Chlamydia is a little tricky, so it’s really important … read more
I was having a hard time sleeping at night sometimes, I can’t see any reasons why it’s happening to me. Are they are possible things that can be the reason why I’m having insomnia?
Thanks for your question. Many people have a hard time sleeping and don’t know why. There are several things that can affect sleep, including our daily activities, whether or not … read more
When I was 13 years old I struggled with an eating disorder and was significantly underweight. I have since been in recovery and I eat consistently, but it has been 4 years since my last period. I had an appointment with my gynecologist. They ran several blood tests, but everything came back normal. Is there anything I can do to help regain my period?
First, we would like to congratulate anyone who has adopted healthy coping skills for managing their eating disorder, it’s not an easy task, but one that should be celebrated! Eating … read more