I ate a lot of raw cookie dough, and I just found out that it can make you sick. Will I get sick? Please help!!!

Posted May 1, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Our dietitians have weighed in. The reason that raw cookie dough can make a person sick is because most dough contains eggs and eating raw eggs […]

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I’m 15 and my parents fight ALL the time and it really upsets me. I’ve seen them growing apart over the years and it seems like they want to get a divorce but they’re staying together for me and my sister. How do I tell them that it’s okay to split up?

Posted April 25, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! It can definitely be upsetting if your parents are fighting all the time. There can be different reasons why some parents continue to live together […]

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I am going on vacation in a month but I’m supposed to get my period at the same time. Is there any way to make my period come faster or delay it so I can enjoy my vacation?

Posted April 22, 2019 under Ask Us.

Delaying your period is sometimes possible if you are taking a birth control pill that has the same amount of hormone in all of the pills during the first 3 […]

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I’ve recently missed a week’s worth of my birth control pills and have not had irregular bleeding like I usually do. I’m so bad at remembering to take my pills. Is this normal? Am I at risk for being pregnant?

Posted April 10, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. It sounds like birth control pills may not be a good contraceptive choice for you at this time, unless you can find ways to remind yourself […]

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I’ve been trimming unwanted hairs with mini scissors. Is this healthy?

Posted April 2, 2019 under Ask Us.

Trimming unwanted hair with a proper tool such as good quality mini scissors (that are not dull) is perfectly safe as long as you’re careful not to cut your skin. ​

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I’ve had a weird sensation while I urinate for about a week now. I am worried. What could the problem be?

Posted March 28, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Possible reasons for your symptom may include a urinary tract infection, vaginal infection or irritation of the vulva that feels uncomfortable when you pee. You should make […]

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Is it harmful to masturbate every day?

Posted March 25, 2019 under Ask Us.

Not at all. In fact, there are many positive benefits to masturbating including it’s a great way to relieve stress.  Medical experts agree that masturbation is safe, helps a person feel comfortable […]

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When I have my period, sometimes the pad will shift and stick to my bottom, and it’s painful. Is there anything I can do to help with the irritation afterwards?

Posted March 19, 2019 under Ask Us.

It sounds like you are one of the many women who experience irritation of the vulva and/or buttocks from menstrual pads. Since pads are made up of many layers of […]

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I always clean down there, have good hygiene but my vagina is always very sensitive to everything and it’s had an odor. I have gone to the doctor about having yeast infection and using ointment but nothing is working. Is there anything else I should be doing?

Posted March 12, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question and good job for seeing your doctor! It’s always a good idea to see your health care provider when something isn’t right about your body. Most […]

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I like to work out but afterwards my body shakes. I was wondering what food I can eat after a workout to help prevent shaking and refuel my body?

Posted March 7, 2019 under Ask Us.

It’s great that you like to work out! If your body is shaking after your workout, it may mean you are experiencing muscle fatigue (aka your muscles are tired). During […]

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