Are you supposed to shave pubic hair?

Posted February 24, 2016 under Ask Us.

No. You do not need to shave your pubic hair. Some girls decide to remove it (as a personal preference) but there are no health benefits.  In fact, there are […]

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Can you use tampons with PMOS? If so what is the best kind?

Posted February 19, 2016 under Ask Us.

It is absolutely fine to use tampons if you have PMOS, which stands for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. If you are just starting to use tampons, you may find that […]

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I have had sex with my boyfriend, but I have regular menstruation. Can I be pregnant?

Posted February 17, 2016 under Ask Us.

Getting pregnant is a common concern among adolescents who are involved in a sexual relationship. The only way you can 100% guarantee not getting pregnant is by not having sex. […]

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My outside private parts “lips” (labia) are not equal in size. One side is bigger that the other. I feel like I have to hide even when I’m dressing. I’m so scared to go to my doctor as I’m not sure how to explain this. HELP!

Posted February 8, 2016 under Ask Us.

Labial hypertrophy (pronounced: lay-bee-al hi-per-tro-fee) is a long name that means the enlargement of the labia (sometimes called the vaginal lips). It is unclear what causes labial hypertrophy. For some unknown reason […]

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Is it okay to wash my hair during my period? My mom said it’s bad for my health, but she doesn’t tell me why?

Posted February 3, 2016 under Ask Us.

This is a common myth. It is perfectly fine to wash your hair, take a shower or bath at any point during your period. Myths about periods have been around […]

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What is proper hygiene for the vagina and how do I know if I’m healthy down there?

Posted January 27, 2016 under Ask Us.

Proper hygiene of the vagina is really very simple because the vagina cleanses itself naturally. The natural flora of bacteria and normal cells in the vagina keep the environment at a […]

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I had unprotected sex yesterday. Can you give some information about Emergency Contraception and how to take it?

Posted January 14, 2016 under Ask Us.

Emergency contraception (EC) is a backup method of birth control for preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex. Even though it’s commonly called the “morning-after pill,” there are three types of EC […]

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Hello, I been feeling very depressed for the past two years and I’ve turned to cutting & burning myself to escape these tough feelings. But my main question is: How do I stop?

Posted January 11, 2016 under Ask Us.

I’m sorry to hear about your troubles.  The most important thing is to get help so you don’t have to try to deal with this alone.  It is important that […]

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I am on continuous hormonal pills so I don’t get a period. Where does the blood go? and is it dangerous not to have a period?

Posted December 21, 2015 under Ask Us.

Taking hormonal treatment continuously as prescribed by your health care provider is not dangerous. While some women have spotting while on continuous birth control pills, many women do not have […]

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