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Recently I have been dreaming about having romantic feelings and kissing girls. Yet, I also dream about the same thing with boys! Does this mean I am “bi” (bi-sexual)? The thing is I prefer to be with boys in a romantic relationship, help please!
Posted April 14, 2023 under Ask Us.Hi there, thanks for reaching out with your question. It is completely and totally normal to have dreams that aren’t necessarily accurate or realistic to how things are for you […]
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My partner said that when he enters inside me, he feels something like a barrier or a lump. This kind of barrier hurts when touched. What can it be? Because of this, I can’t have normal sex. (I have never had sex before.)
Posted April 10, 2023 under Ask Us.You are not alone, pain with penetration is a lot more common than you think! However, it is hard to know what the barrier or lump may be that is […]
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How can I get my family to stop piling everything on me? I feel like Luisa from Encanto, where she has to take everything on.
Posted April 3, 2023 under Ask Us.Thanks so much for reaching out about this dilemma you’re facing with your family. Sounds like you are in a very stressful position! Here’s the thing though- as much as […]
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I just finished a 7 day break from my birth control pills. I am starting my second pack of pills. Will I be protected against pregnancy right away?
Posted March 27, 2023 under Ask Us.Awesome question! Protection against pregnancy really depends on when you took your 7-day pill break. Most birth control pill packs contain 21 active (contain hormones) pills and 7 placebo (no […]
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I have a hard time focusing, and I end up procrastinating assignments because I don’t know how to start them. I submit a lot of late work and get overwhelmed/stressed in the end of the semester. I don’t know what to do, I feel so out of control.
Posted March 20, 2023 under Ask Us.Lots of kids and teens have trouble focusing on school (and other daily tasks) too! You’re right, when we don’t know how to begin a task, it’s hard to get […]
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Endometriosis runs in my family and my mom thinks I have it. I have really painful periods, but on my periods I have a lot of back pain to the point where it makes me cry and not want to walk. Is that normal?
Posted February 24, 2023 under Ask Us.Thank you for asking such an important question, especially since next month (March) is endometriosis awareness month! Did you know that 1 in 10 people born with female reproductive organs […]
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I recently trimmed my pubic hair and it’s now prickly and itchy…what should I do? It’s very uncomfortable.
Posted November 11, 2022 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question – we’re so sorry to hear that you’re feeling uncomfortable. Let’s talk about pubic hair care and how you can make yourself more comfortable! Because […]
Read more »What should you do if you go to a clinic for birth control and the doctor judges you and lectures you on premarital sex? Should you tell them to keep their opinions to themselves or tell them that you don’t see anything wrong with premarital sex?
Posted October 28, 2022 under Ask Us.We’re so glad that you asked us this question, and so sorry that your provider behaved in an inappropriate and judgmental way during your clinic visit. The responsibility of your […]
Read more »Does the pull-out method actually prevent pregnancy? My boyfriend really wants to try having sex without a condom…
Posted October 21, 2022 under Ask Us.This is a really important question, and we want to answer it in two parts. First, let’s talk about withdrawal, or the “pull-out” method. Withdrawal is a risky method of […]
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I am on the birth control patch (Twirla®) but I got sick and my doctor prescribed me with antibiotics (specifically Cefdinir) to help treat it. Don’t antibiotics cancel out my birth control? If I’m sexually active, am I at risk of pregnancy?
Posted October 14, 2022 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question! The concern that antibiotics cause birth control to be less effective is a common, false myth. Most common antibiotics do not affect hormonal birth control […]
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