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I know you are supposed to regularly see a GYN for checkups starting at 21, but I have a history of sexual abuse and I am scared it will be triggering. I am really scared to go and have never been. What can I expect and how can I make it less scary?
Posted June 1, 2021 under Ask Us.This is a great question, and you are not alone. Sexual abuse and previous trauma can be triggering, but your gynecologist can do many things to help prevent this from […]
Read more »Does birth control stunt your growth? Rumor has it you’re only supposed to go grow 2 inches after your start your period, but I’ve grown 8 inches since it started. I got my period 2 years ago and now I am thinking about birth control. I am just worried I will stop growing if I take it.
Posted May 28, 2021 under Ask Us.Great question! It’s very unlikely that since you have already started your period that your growth won’t be effected by the birth control pill. In most teens, by the time […]
Read more »Is it common for a teenager to talk about their first sexual experience with their parents/guardians? Assumedly in a good relationship with parents/guardians? Thank you!
Posted May 26, 2021 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question. Lots of people wonder whether they should talk to their parent/guardian about sex. If you have a good relationship with your parent/guardian, and feel safe talking […]
Read more »My 11 year old sister is looking at sex sites and following explicit accounts. I also found out that she’s interested in weed and alcohol, is that an act of childhood trauma or something?
Posted May 25, 2021 under Ask Us.Thank you so much for reaching out about your sister. It’s hard to know why she might be looking at inappropriate websites or illegal substances, but what’s most important is […]
Read more »Is it normal to not want children when I grow up? I think I would be more happy adopting a pet than having kids.
Posted May 21, 2021 under Ask Us.Absolutely! People have all sorts of preferences and feelings about how they would like their life to be. Some people would like to have children, while others do not. It’s […]
Read more »I am 17 years old and underweight. My period is super irregular and I don’t know why. Could it be because I am underweight? Is there anything I can do to be healthier, will it help regulate my period?
Posted May 18, 2021 under Ask Us.Irregular periods can be super inconvenient and sometimes pretty frustrating. Pinpointing the main cause for irregular periods can also be challenge, since there can be many different causes. For starters, […]
Read more »There is a guy I would really like to have sex with, but I am afraid I will bleed after we have sex. I broke my own hymen and had bleeding afterwards. How do I know if this worked? I really don’t want to bleed while we have sex!
Posted May 13, 2021 under Ask Us.The hymen is a thin membrane that surrounds the opening of the vagina. Everyone’s hymen can be different, in thickness and or shape. The most common hymen shape is in […]
Read more »My pregnancy test was negative and I used protection, but my period is 9 days late. Should I be concerned?
Posted May 10, 2021 under Ask Us.Yes, it’s still possible to be pregnant even after a negative pregnancy test and successful protection use. When condoms are used 100% effectively, they provide 98% chance of protection against […]
Read more »I recently received both of my meningitis vaccines during my check-up before leaving for college. The nurse gave me one injection in my right arm and one injection in my left arm. How long do I have to wait before receiving my COVID vaccine?
Posted May 6, 2021 under Ask Us.Congratulations, on getting both of the meningitis vaccines and deciding to get the COVID vaccine, as both are super! For starters, the meningococcal vaccine helps protect teens against meningococcal bacteria […]
Read more »When I squeeze my left breast, there is discharge that is the color of honey. It’s painful and sticky. I’m currently on my period. What could this be?
Posted April 13, 2021 under Ask Us.Great question! Sometimes nipple discharge can get a bad rap, but it doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Young women can experience nipple discharge, even if they are not pregnant […]
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