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I’m new to tampons and I can’t get it all the way in. Help please?? Is there something wrong with my vaginal shape or something?
Posted December 31, 2014 under Ask Us.When you are learning how to use tampons, it’s a good idea to use the “slender” size. It’s also easier to insert it when your menstrual flow is moderate to […]
Read more »I’m a lesbian and I’ve just been told that I might have endometriosis. My girlfriend is scared to have sex with me in case it makes things worse or she hurts me! Would it make a difference if I had sex?
Posted December 29, 2014 under Ask Us.Some woman may experience pain or “pressure” with sexual intercourse, but many do not. We recommend that you tell your partner that you will let her know if you are […]
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How do I keep track of my periods each month?
Posted December 26, 2014 under Ask Us.The easiest way to keep track of your periods is to write down when they start and when they stop. Some girls like to keep a small calendar in their […]
Read more »I have PMOS and I’m thinking of following a no-carb diet for a month. Can I eat brown rice, pasta, and bread on this diet?
Posted December 23, 2014 under Ask Us.Avoiding carbs (carbohydrates) all together, (even for just a month), isn’t a great idea because carbs provide your body with energy. Some people believe that eating carbs will cause weight […]
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I recently started taking birth control. I am on my second pack of pills, and I was wondering when it is safe to have sex without a condom?
Posted December 22, 2014 under Ask Us.It is never really “safe” to have sex without a condom unless you and your partner are having sex for the very first time and you have never been sexually […]
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Lately I’ve been feeling very sad and it won’t stop. At one point I thought about ending my life and I have also self-harmed myself multiple times. I really want to get help, but I’m too scared to tell my mom. Please help.
Posted December 18, 2014 under Ask Us.It is VERY IMPORTANT to talk to a trusted adult and get help right away! If you feel that you are unable to talk with your mom, you should talk […]
Read more »I have labial hypertrophy (enlarged labia) and haven’t gotten my period yet although my mother and sister got it when they were 13 years old. Does the fact that I have large labia have anything to do with me not getting my period yet?
Posted December 15, 2014 under Ask Us.No. Having enlarged labia (pronounced: lay-bee-al hi-per-tro-fee) will not affect when your period will start but other things can, such as a hormone imbalance or low weight. In fact, the size […]
Read more »Are you still a virgin if you have been fingered?
Posted December 10, 2014 under Ask Us.The answer to this question depends on how you define “virginity.” There’s no medical definition of “virginity.” You may decide you’re a virgin until you’ve had penis-in-vagina sex, until you’ve […]
Read more »My vulva/labia became swollen after I used shaving cream on it. What should I do?
Posted December 3, 2014 under Ask Us.If your vulva/labia became swollen after applying shaving cream, it is likely that you may be sensitive to the cream but it could also be caused from shaving. Swelling of […]
Read more »Does every girl bleed the first time they have sex?
Posted December 1, 2014 under Ask Us.No. Many girls do not bleed the first time they have sex. Some girls will have a small amount of bleeding, especially if the opening into the vagina is small. […]
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