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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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My periods are really heavy. I was wondering if there was something I could do to lessen the flow?

Posted October 15, 2014 under Ask Us.

Talk with your doctor or health care provider if you think your periods are very heavy. It’s important to find out the cause (if possible) and get treated. The average female […]

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I have pimples near my vagina…what’s happening?

Posted October 9, 2014 under Ask Us.

If you shave your pubic hair, it’s entirely possible that the bumps that look like pimples could be caused from ingrown hairs. If this is the case, it’s best not […]

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My eight year old daughter found a small lump on her breast area and says it’s really sore. Is this normal for her age?

Posted October 3, 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s common for girls to feel small lumps on their chest as their breasts are developing. Some girls will also complain of “tingling or aching” (in the chest area) as […]

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What are wisdom teeth and how can I tell if I have them?

Posted September 24, 2014 under Ask Us.

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to develop. They are located on each side of the jaw in the very back of your mouth. By the time you are between […]

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