I am suffering from vaginismus and can’t seem to use tampons. What is it and will I ever be able to use tampons?

Posted November 13, 2017 under Ask Us.

Vaginismus is a feeling of pain around the vaginal opening. This occurs because the muscles at the opening to the vagina tighten when something is going to be placed inside […]

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I have a vaginal discharge and odor but I’m too embarrassed to see a doctor. Please help.

Posted November 6, 2017 under Ask Us.

It’s normal to have a small amount of vaginal discharge and your own vaginal scent that may change, for example, after working out, during your period, and after sex, but […]

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I have a lot of itching in my pubic hair only. What could it be?

Posted October 31, 2017 under Ask Us.

Itchiness around your pubic hair area is usually caused by an allergic (skin) reaction to something you have come in contact with such as clothing, certain soaps, lotions or deodorant […]

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My best friend had a crush. She was in love. We thought they were going to get married. But she just found out that he’s dating another girl. How can I help my best friend to cope?

Posted October 25, 2017 under Ask Us.

It’s so great of you to want to help your friend.  Most crushes and relationships during the teen years are a great way to learn about how to have relationships, […]

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Why is my stomach so noisy?

Posted October 18, 2017 under Ask Us.

The noise from your stomach is actually caused from the movement of food, air and fluids (that help digest your food). Some people believe that the noise is caused from […]

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Why am I the first person in my class to get boobs, a bra and my PERIOD?

Posted October 13, 2017 under Ask Us.

It can feel awkward to mature faster than your friends however, not all young women begin puberty at the same age. Just like not everyone reaches their full height at […]

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I have used treatment for small pimples on my face but they haven’t gone away yet. What kind of creams and soaps should I use so they will disappear?

Posted October 6, 2017 under Ask Us.

It is common to have breakouts during the teen years. There are many over-the-counter medicines (no prescription needed) that fight acne. Products come in soaps, cleansing pads, creams, gels, or lotions. […]

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Is it ok to eat right before bed?

Posted October 2, 2017 under Ask Us.

Yes. If your stomach is grumbling and dinner was a few hours ago, there is nothing wrong with having a light snack before going to bed. What you eat more […]

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What’s the difference between a panty liner and a pad? Which one is better?

Posted September 25, 2017 under Ask Us.

Both panty liners and pads are used to absorb menstrual flow to keep your clothes from becoming wet with blood. Panty liners are smaller and thinner and are typically used […]

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I was recently told by a friend it’s not safe to douche, because it does more harm than good. Is this true?

Posted September 19, 2017 under Ask Us.

Your friend is right. Douching (cleaning your vagina with just water, vinegar or a pre-packaged liquid) isn’t necessary and can actually be harmful. A woman’s body naturally makes a fluid […]

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