I have very painful periods. Should I go on the pill? Will that help?

Posted July 23, 2018 under Ask Us.

While it is normal for some girls to have cramps during the first few days of their period, “very painful periods” are not. If your pain prevents you from going […]

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I’ve had discharge for about 2 years and I know that this can sometimes be a sign of starting your period, but I have still not started even though most of my friends have. Is there something wrong with me?

Posted July 16, 2018 under Ask Us.

You’re right that most girls will have an increased amount of (clear) discharge before they get their first period. While this often occurs about six months before the first period, […]

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I can’t stop eating. Is this normal, or should I be concerned?​

Posted July 11, 2018 under Ask Us.

As a teenager it’s normal to feel hungrier than you have in the past because your body needs more energy than before since you are growing and developing. However, if […]

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Should we avoid certain types of food like fats or sweets during our period to prevent break outs?

Posted July 3, 2018 under Ask Us.

Scientific evidence remains inconclusive as to whether or not there is a link between the foods that we eat and acne though there is no proven link so far. The […]

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My first period was really heavy. I had to change my pad every hour. I’m wondering if this is normal?

Posted June 26, 2018 under Ask Us.

While it is normal to have irregular bleeding when you begin to menstruate (have periods for the first time), you should not have to change your pad every hour. This […]

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Both my cheeks are full of pimples and it feels very weird to go outside like that. I use a face wash twice a day and I drink a lot of water and green tea but my skin isn’t clearing. What should I do to clear my face?

Posted June 22, 2018 under Ask Us.

It can be discouraging if you are trying to clear up your acne and not having good results.  You might want to try an over-the-counter acne medicine that contains benzoyl […]

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Is it normal for a virgin girl to bleed a lot after sex?

Posted June 21, 2018 under Ask Us.

Not everyone who has sex for the first time will bleed. For those who do experience bleeding after their first sexual experience, it is usually spotting but not heavy bleeding. […]

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I have hair on my chest. Is this normal? Do other girls have hair like me?

Posted June 13, 2018 under Ask Us.

Some girls have hair on their chest, around their nipples and/or on their belly area which can be perfectly normal. Extra unwanted hair that is dark and coarse is called “hirsutism,” pronounced: her-suit-is-um, and can […]

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I get what feels like period cramps when I’m not on my period, sometimes accompanied with nausea. Also, when doing sports I get pain around where my ovaries are located. Why am I getting all of this?

Posted June 8, 2018 under Ask Us.

Some girls have mild cramping the first couple of days of their period and/or a twinge-like pain when they ovulate, but this discomfort should be relieved with over-the-counter pain medicine […]

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