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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 […]
Read more »I’ve tried using a tampon several times but I have a hard time getting it in far enough, and it hurts. Help!
Posted April 14, 2015 under Ask Us.Most women would say that it took them several tries before they were able to “get the hang of it” and insert a tampon correctly. When a tampon is inserted […]
Read more »Are bumps on the nipple normal? Can they be removed in any way? What if they secrete a substance sometimes?
Posted April 10, 2015 under Ask Us.Yes, bumps around your nipple are completely normal but they shouldn’t hurt or look red or swollen. The medical name for the “bumps” around the nipple is called the “Montgomery […]
Read more »I just saw the movie Fifty Shades of Grey – is the kind of relationship the two main characters have healthy?
Posted April 8, 2015 under Ask Us.No! Fifty Shades (both the book and movie) is full of examples of emotional abuse, including stalking (Christian uses a phone and computer to track and follow Anastasia), intimidation (Christian’s […]
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My father is 5’10 and my mother is 5’2. I am 5’1. How can I become tall?
Posted April 6, 2015 under Ask Us.Everyone’s final height is mostly determined by the “genes” (genetic material) they inherit from their parents but height is also influenced by early or late puberty, some chronic illnesses and […]
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