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I take birth control pills. Do I have to take the “inactive pills”? Why do I have to bleed during this time?
Posted September 14, 2015 under Ask Us.Most birth control pill packages are made up of 21 days of active pills (one color) followed by 7 days of “inactive” pills (a different color), however there are some […]
Read more »Is it normal not to bleed the full week of your period when using birth control pills?
Posted September 8, 2015 under Ask Us.Yes. When on the Pill, the lining of your uterus doesn’t become very thick so very little blood needs to come out each month. It is perfectly normal to have […]
Read more »I just turned 14 and am going to start high school. I have a lot of social media accounts (Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, etc.), and am a little worried because there have been a lot of reports of cyberbullying at my new school. How can I make sure my accounts have the best privacy settings, so that what I share doesn’t get to people I don’t want seeing it?
Posted September 4, 2015 under Ask Us.One of the best ways to help ensure your privacy while using social media is to really know how the site or app works–watch their quick video tutorials, look at […]
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My vagina looks weird. The left side has extra skin and when you hold it it’s really longer than the right side. Please help.
Posted August 31, 2015 under Ask Us.The skin on either side of your vagina is called your labia. Sometimes one or both labia can be longer and/or wider. Depending upon the size of the labia, this […]
Read more »I have never had sex but I have multiple bubble like bumps on my inner labia. What do you think it is?
Posted August 27, 2015 under Ask Us.There can be a few different reasons why you might have “bubbles” or bumps on your inner labia. The multiple tiny bumps may be a condition called papillomatosis which is […]
Read more »So I’m 14 years old and have never used tampons! I looked at the video on the site and tried it. However, when I insert the plastic (even before I put the tampon in) it starts stinging really bad!! I’ve tried washing my hands, making sure I’m holding the tampon correctly, and a ton of other stuff. I’m going to the pool in 2 days. Help!!!
Posted August 24, 2015 under Ask Us.It sounds like you are doing everything right yet it’s not typical to feel a “sting” when you insert a tampon. The “sting” is most likely from irritation of the […]
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I took the Quiz on your page to find out if I have endometriosis and it came back that I have “one or more of the symptoms that can be caused by problems such as endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome, or lactose intolerance, or a sexually transmitted infection (STI).” I have no idea what to do because I’m on vacation right now. Can you help?
Posted August 20, 2015 under Ask Us.The first thing you should do is tell a parent or guardian that you have been having painful periods/and or pain. Mention that you took a quiz about pelvic pain and […]
Read more »My bf and I broke up recently. He has a new girlfriend now but I am still so in love with him. I told him how I felt and he said he still loved me but he wanted to be with his girlfriend and since has been asking me for relationship advice. I feel so heartbroken and disrespected but I don’t know what to do.
Posted August 17, 2015 under Ask Us.Break ups are tough, and feeling upset for a period of time afterwards is normal. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do—other than just giving it time—to help […]
Read more »I spend a lot of time texting with my friends. Is it possible to be addicted to texting?
Posted August 13, 2015 under Ask Us.Texting is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, but since it is a less intimate form of communication, there can be drawbacks. You may feel […]
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How do I increase my metabolism? Are there any specific foods or drinks or something like that?
Posted August 11, 2015 under Ask Us.While there are plenty of products out there that are marketed as “metabolism boosters” there is no safe, magic, quick way to increase your metabolism. However, there are certain healthy habits that […]
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