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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. […]
Read more »Is it true that masturbating will mess up my menstrual cycle?
Posted November 26, 2014 under Ask Us.No. Masturbating has no affect on your menstrual cycle.
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Help! I have body odor and bad breath even though I take a bath every day. Now I am losing my friends. What should I do?
Posted November 19, 2014 under Ask Us.There can be different reasons why a person has body odor. If you take a shower or bath and wash with lots of (antibacterial) soap such as Dial® and water, […]
Read more »I have MRKH syndrome and have unprotected sex very frequently. Because I have no uterus (just ovaries), I don’t have to be worried about getting pregnant, right??
Posted November 12, 2014 under Ask Us.You are correct. You don’t have to worry about getting pregnant if you don’t have a uterus however, if you are having unprotected intercourse, you are at risk for many […]
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My friend told me that if you sleep in a bra then your chances of breast cancer increase. Is this true?
Posted November 5, 2014 under Ask Us.This is NOT true. There is no scientific evidence that says that your risk for breast cancer is higher if you sleep with your bra on. Some woman may choose […]
Read more »Is sleeping during the day bad for my health?
Posted October 30, 2014 under Ask Us.If you are in school and feel sleepy when you get home, it’s best to have a healthy snack and start on your homework rather than take a nap. It’s […]
Read more »I have bad pimples on my legs. Is this normal and how do I get rid of them?
Posted October 22, 2014 under Ask Us.Pimples on your legs can be caused from a variety of things. For example: you could be reacting to a certain kind of material that your pants or jeans are […]
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