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 […]

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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 […]

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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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family

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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My nipples point inward instead of out. Is this normal?

Posted April 3, 2015 under Ask Us.

If your nipples point inward instead of out, you have “inverted nipples.” Between 10%-20% of all girls have inverted nipples on at least one breast. This is normal and will […]

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pelvic ultrasound

Can a pelvic ultrasound tell if you are sexually active?

Posted March 30, 2015 under Ask Us.

No.  A pelvic ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to make a picture of your reproductive organs; ovaries, fallopian tubes uterus, cervix and bladder. This test cannot determine […]

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Is it bad to play multiplayer video games with my friends?

Posted March 26, 2015 under Ask Us.

It’s great that you’re paying attention to how playing different games make you feel. Video games are a lot of fun because they engage you in a unique world, challenge […]

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hormonal implant

I got the bar (birth control implant) put into my arm at the start of the year and since then I’ve had my period 5 times and whenever I don’t have my period I have a brown discharge. It doesn’t smell the greatest, and it’s stressing me out.

Posted March 23, 2015 under Ask Us.

Like other hormonal birth control methods, implants have possible side effects, which can be different for each woman. The most common side effect is irregular menstrual bleeding or missed periods. […]

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How old do you have to be to get either the hormonal implant in your arm or an IUD?

Posted March 19, 2015 under Ask Us.

Both the hormonal implant and the IUD (intrauterine device) are safe long term birth control options for both healthy teens and adult women. They last for several years, require no […]

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male condom

Tell me about male condoms, they really confuse me. Help!

Posted March 16, 2015 under Ask Us.

The male condom is a sheath (or covering) worn over the penis during intercourse. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so the […]

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