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What does it mean when a boy say’s he’s “horny”? Help!
Posted March 17, 2021 under Ask Us.When a person mentions that they are feeling “horny”, it means that they are excited sexually. Usually, this feeling occurs because that person finds the other to be attractive in […]
Read more »Are there any at-home remedies I can use to manage my BV, until I can get a doctor’s appointment?
Posted March 11, 2021 under Ask Us.Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection that can affect teens and adults. The infection occurs when there is a sudden change in the bacterial flora in the vagina. […]
Read more »I really want to go out on a date with my crush, but I can’t because of COVID. Can you help me?
Posted March 5, 2021 under Ask Us.Life during a pandemic isn’t easy, for anyone, no matter if you’re young or old. Life right now is downright hard. Activities we all enjoyed before the pandemic, like going […]
Read more »One of my friends has an issue with their smoking addiction and has recently tried unsuccessfully to quit. I know it’s important to quit smoking and want to help them but I’m not sure what to do. How can I help them?
Posted March 3, 2021 under Ask Us.Thanks for your question. Quitting smoking is hard, and most people have to try a few times before they are successful. There are many benefits to quitting, including positive health […]
Read more »I was recently prescribed the birth control pill and I am wondering if it could increase my anxiety? I know that sometimes it can cause mood swings, but is the risk higher if you already have a mental health condition?
Posted March 1, 2021 under Ask Us.The birth control pill affects everyone differently, so it’s super hard to know what (if any) effect it will have on someone’s mental health. Although it’s very unlikely that […]
Read more »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?
Posted February 24, 2021 under Ask Us.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 »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?
Posted February 22, 2021 under Ask Us.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?
Posted February 11, 2021 under Ask Us.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?
Posted February 5, 2021 under Ask Us.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 […]
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Is it good to eat non vegetarian foods when I have my period?
Posted February 3, 2021 under Ask Us.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 […]
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