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I know that I have to wash my face, but is there any other way to get rid of acne without using medications?
Posted May 26, 2015 under Ask Us.Yes, there are things you can do to care for your skin and there are also things you should avoid that can irritate your skin and cause acne. Talk to […]
Read more »Is it normal to have sexual attractions towards other girls? (I’m a girl)
Posted May 18, 2015 under Ask Us.Yes. It is perfectly “normal” for girls to have sexual feelings towards other girls. Sexual attraction, which is part of “sexual orientation,” refers to the gender of a person who […]
Read more »I just started my period but it lasted for an entire week. Is this normal?
Posted May 14, 2015 under Ask Us.Periods in general usually last about 3-7 days but the amount of blood flow is usually different each day. For example, it is typically heavier during the first couple of […]
Read more »Someone from my high school committed suicide last week. I didn’t know her very well, but we were Facebook friends. Her posts were always so upbeat and happy, and I had no idea she was even depressed. What did I miss?
Posted May 13, 2015 under Ask Us.You may not have missed anything—it can be hard to truly “know” someone, especially when the only access you have to them is through social media, like Facebook. Because social […]
Read more »Is there a counselor that specializes in both stress and self-esteem?
Posted May 12, 2015 under Ask Us.Yes. A counselor can help you to understand your feelings and problems and learn how to deal with the stress in your life and also help you to improve your […]
Read more »Lately I have been thinking I should get my first pelvic exam, but when and where do I do this? Will I get checked for STIs and whether I can have children in the future?
Posted May 7, 2015 under Ask Us.Most health care providers agree that a woman should have her first pelvic exam whenever she has a symptom such as abnormal bleeding, discharge or pain, or when she turns […]
Read more »My friend just turned 14 and she and her way older boyfriend who is in high school want to have a baby. I’m so worried but I don’t know what to do! I don’t want to get her in trouble, but I want her to understand the dangers involved. What should I do?!
Posted May 5, 2015 under Ask Us.Your friend is lucky to have someone like you to be so concerned about her and her well-being. You are right to be worried because there are several reasons why […]
Read more »Is it normal to bleed A LOT when losing your virginity? I don’t understand why, and I’m quite nervous, to be honest. It was my first time and my boyfriend had to stop because I couldn’t handle the pain.
Posted April 30, 2015 under Ask Us.It is normal for some women to bleed the first time they have vaginal intercourse but at the same time some women don’t bleed at all, and that’s normal too. […]
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I’ve recently switched from the patch to the Pill. The first month back on the Pill, I missed a few days, so I decided to wait till the next month to start it again which made my period come early. I’ve been taking the Pill consistently now but because I took a few pills in the first row already, I am going to run out of pills and my period is going to come early. What should I do? Is it dangerous to have my period come early?
Posted April 28, 2015 under Ask Us.This is a great question! Many young women find it hard to remember to take the Pill (or any medicine) every day. There are some things you can try, to […]
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What causes it to smell “down there” (my vagina)?
Posted April 17, 2015 under Ask Us.Every female has a natural vaginal scent that can change throughout her menstrual cycle. A strong odor however, can be a sign of an infection, particularly if she is sexually […]
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