Center for Young Women's Health
If I stick a hair brush handle in my vagina will I still be a virgin?Most people would say that a person is a virgin until they have sexual intercourse with another person. However, depending on your cultural and religious beliefs losing your virginity may … read more
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I have a question about periods. I haven’t started my period and I’m curious what’s going on. I’ve never had sex…
Most people first start their period around age 12-13 years in the United States. Some people start earlier, and others start later. Everyone is different. The timing of your period … read more
Hi, lately I have been feeling sad, lonely, suicidal and tired. It’s been two years since my parents got a divorce but my parents still fight (in court) for custody of me and my siblings. I just started a new school and I kinda like it, but most of the time I feel empty like there is no purpose of living life.
I told my parents I feel suicidal but they don’t seem to care…If they could care a bit about how i feel it would make my day. I have trouble … read more
I’m 19 and a virgin and have a septate hymen. Is it okay to have sex with a septate hymen or should I get it removed first? Please help!
You can see in the picture below of the “septate hymen” that you have an extra band of hymeneal tissue that is partly blocking the opening to your vagina. Ask … read more
I am suffering from vaginismus and can’t seem to use tampons. What is it and will I ever be able to use tampons?
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 … read more
I have a vaginal discharge and odor but I’m too embarrassed to see a doctor. Please help.
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 … read more
I have a lot of itching in my pubic hair only. What could it be?
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 … read more
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?
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, … read more
Why is my stomach so noisy?
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 … read more
Why am I the first person in my class to get boobs, a bra and my PERIOD?
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 … read more