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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, […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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. […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »I know so many people who have 800 or so followers on Instagram, I also know that they have only met about 50 of those people in person. Having a bunch of people who I don’t know look at my photos makes me uncomfortable, but I feel bad if I only have 50 followers when everyone else has hundreds, any suggestions?
Posted June 5, 2018 under Ask Us.You are doing a wonderful job of listening to your conscious (that inner voice/gut feeling) and allowing it to direct you away from sharing your pictures with complete strangers online. […]
Read more »Can a doctor say when I’ll get my period? Is there some kind of way to see where I am in the process?
Posted May 29, 2018 under Ask Us.It’s difficult to know exactly when you will get your period since it’s normal for a girl to begin menstruation as early as 9 years old or as late as […]
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