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I’ve been on the combined pill for years to control my period. If I am thinking about having sex, but I don’t want to get pregnant, how accurate would I have to be when taking the pill and for how long before having sex?
Posted June 8, 2020 under Ask Us.Great question, thank you! The combined pill contains two active hormones: estrogen and progestin (a hormone that is similar to progesterone). Just like with any birth control pill, whether you […]
Read more »How safe is it to shave pubic hair?
Posted June 2, 2020 under Ask Us.Many people shave or groom their pubic hair for personal reasons, including ideas about attractiveness, comfort, and what a sexual partner may desire. It is important to know that there […]
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How am I supposed to cope? How do I live with this now and for the rest of my life? I’m a senior and this week should have been my last week of school. No goodbyes. No graduation. No senior baseball season. No senior play. No senior prom. Nothing.
Posted May 26, 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for writing in – you are giving voice to what so many seniors are feeling right now. This is not the senior year anyone expected or planned for. […]
Read more »I am a virgin, but sometimes when I’m doing jumping jacks, it sounds like my vagina is clapping. Why does this happen? Can I make it stop?
Posted May 21, 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. Our bodies can make a lot of different sounds, sometimes they’re funny and other times they’re downright embarrassing. Either way, it’s important to remember you’re […]
Read more »How safe is it to vape?
Posted May 20, 2020 under Ask Us.How safe is it to vape? Lots of people have questions about vaping and its effect on health. Here are some facts: Vaping or using e-cigarettes as a teenager or […]
Read more »I always drink a cup of coffee every day in the morning, even at 13 years old. About 10-20 minutes later, I always get cramps and have to go to the bathroom repeatedly. Is that normal?
Posted May 18, 2020 under Ask Us.Great question! Coffee is a natural diuretic (makes you have to pee), and for many people it also has a laxative effect (makes you have to poop). This is partly […]
Read more »My stomach sticks out but I’m not technically overweight. I’ve been doing 50 sit-ups in bed every night for about 5 months. It doesn’t seem to be helping. Should I tell my parents about my secret exercise, and how do I get rid of belly fat?
Posted May 14, 2020 under Ask Us.Thanks for asking this question! Every body is different and unique. There is not one body shape or size that is right for everyone, and many different factors, including genetics, […]
Read more »I use a bottle and pen to masturbate. Am I still a virgin?
Posted May 12, 2020 under Ask Us.Good question. There isn’t a medical definition of a “virgin” or virginity. The term is used differently by different people and may relate to cultural or religious beliefs or the meaning of “having […]
Read more »How Safe Is It… to brew kombucha at home?
Posted May 7, 2020 under Ask Us.Kombucha is a fizzy, bubbly drink known for its tart taste, and made from fermented sweet tea. Fermentation is a natural technique used to make a variety of foods and […]
Read more »I noticed when I exercise my heart will beat really fast and strong (like it’s coming through my chest), but I can never feel my pulse. I did some research and I am curious, could I have an arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) or heart disease? Should I see a doctor or can I diagnosis it myself?
Posted May 7, 2020 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question. Heart disease is fortunately rare in teenagers. Some children are born with a birth defect of abnormal heart valves, a hole between 2 parts of […]
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