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I would like to lose my virginity when I am 14 or 15 years old. Is that OK? My parents would obviously not be OK with this but I don’t understand why it would be wrong. Obviously I would make sure I don’t get pregnant.

Posted July 5, 2021 under Ask Us.

The decision to have sex is very personal and should be based off of number of factors. Sex isn’t wrong and when the timing is right, everyone deserves to have […]

Anytime I travel away from home, I always get constipated (can’t poop regularly). Why does this happen?

Posted July 2, 2021 under Ask Us.

You are not alone! A lot of people experience trouble with constipation, with or without travel. Even the slightest change in diet or exercise routine, can impact one’s ability to […]

Is it possible to have endometriosis if you’re not sexually active? Is it safe to take birth control pills for endometriosis, if I am not sexually active?

Posted June 29, 2021 under Ask Us.

Endometriosis can affect any young woman, regardless of whether or not they are sexually active. Unfortunately, researchers aren’t sure what causes endometriosis, although we do know it’s more common in […]

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I am a lesbian and recently my girlfriend and I have been talking about having sex. We want to make sure we are protected, are there barrier methods made for women having sex with each other?

Posted June 24, 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! Yes, there is a barrier method made for women who have sex with other women, it’s called a dental dam. A dental dam is barrier method that is […]

It has been 2 years since everytime I eat, I feel nauseous. I wasn’t a heavy eater before but right now the usual servings I eat is just half of what I eat before. If I have too much, I would have to vomit it all. What is happening to me?

Posted June 21, 2021 under Ask Us.

We recommend seeing a doctor if you haven’t already. It is not normal to vomit from eating, and this could be a sign of an underlying condition. Additionally, there are […]

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Is it true that period cycles have a “Bluetooth like effect” where people who live together or spend a lot of time together will have their periods at the same time? I have heard of this phenomenon a few times. Which made me realize, that this has happened to me a few times with friends! Now I am wondering, does this really happen or is it just a mere coincidence?

Posted June 17, 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! “Bluetooth periods” is a term for the phenomenon that when young women live and/or spend a lot of time together and their periods start coming at the same […]

I am underweight, but feel like my thighs are too big and I want to lose fat there. I can’t stop thinking about it and feel very guilty and disgusted with myself after eating a dessert or on a day that I don’t exercise. Any advice?

Posted June 15, 2021 under Ask Us.

We recommend letting either a parent, health care provider, teacher, or another trusted adult know that you are experiencing these thoughts. They can be helpful in giving you some extra […]

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In high school, I was diagnosed with a thyroid problem and had to have it removed. How common is it for young women to have problems with their thyroid and/or have a partial or total thyroid removal?

Posted June 11, 2021 under Ask Us.

The thyroid (gland) makes hormones that help control growth, development, and other bodily functions, and is found in the neck. There are two different ways someone may experience problems with […]

I am asexual and I never want to be sexually active with another person. Do I still need to have a pelvic exam? If so, what age is recommended for your first visit?

Posted June 8, 2021 under Ask Us.

The sexual orientation asexual (“ace”) can be different things to different people. However, in most situations, an ace is someone who doesn’t have any sexual interest or attraction to others. […]

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How safe is it to get a COVID-19 vaccine, if you take hormonal medications?

Posted June 4, 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! Hormonal medications are often made up of the synthetic (man-made) female hormones: estrogen and progestin. While some medications are made of both estrogen and progestin, others are progestin-only […]