Will I always have asthma?

Posted July 9, 2014 under Ask Us.

Studies have shown that asthma usually does not go away, and that the swelling in your lungs actually stays there even when your asthma is not bothering you. This is […]

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Is it bad to insert a tampon before going swimming if I’m NOT on my period yet? I’m afraid I’ll start in the water.

Posted July 2, 2014 under Ask Us.

There are a few reasons why it’s not a good idea to insert a tampon until you’re on your period. The general rule is: Only insert a tampon once menstrual […]

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Why do I have such a bad temper?

Posted June 24, 2014 under Ask Us.

There are many reasons why people have trouble managing their anger and angry behaviors. The reasons are different for everybody and may be a combination of different factors. Perhaps you’ve […]

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Girl with braces

I just got braces. Are there any foods I should avoid eating?

Posted June 19, 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes. There are certain foods that you can stick to your braces or get stuck in between your braces and teeth that can lead to cavities and/or mouth soreness. You […]

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Does Your Height Increase After Puberty?

Posted June 11, 2014 under Ask Us.

The answer to this is no. Right up until puberty, everyone grows at a slow rate. Then, when puberty hits, every teen has a growth spurt. The timing of this […]

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Girl taking a pill

I had sex for the first time 6 days ago but some of the sperm fell out of the condom. I took the “morning after” pill 36 hours later. Could I be pregnant?

Posted June 3, 2014 under Ask Us.

The “morning after” pill, which is also known as Emergency Contraception, Plan B, or Next Choice, is most effective when taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. Although emergency […]

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HIV, AIDS

What are the possibilities for getting HIV/AIDS even though I used protection?

Posted May 27, 2014 under Ask Us.

If you use latex condoms for protection and you use them correctly every time you have intercourse, the risk of getting HIV/AIDS is greatly reduced. The most dependable ways to […]

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Should your parents know you masturbate?

Posted May 20, 2014 under Ask Us.

Masturbation is common among both guys and girls and a normal part of healthy sexual development, and it should always be done privately. Rubbing your genitals can sometimes be irritating, […]

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Can you get HPV from anal sex?

Posted May 13, 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes, definitely! You can get HPV from anal sex, vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or simply by sexual contact. HPV and genital warts are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during […]

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Does having bacterial vaginosis or BV cause future fertility problems later (trouble getting pregnant)?

Posted May 7, 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes. If you don’t get treated, BV can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can damage your reproductive organs, making it difficult to become pregnant later. The good news is there […]

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