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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hpv

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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How do you know if someone you know has had intercourse yet? Can you tell?

Posted May 1, 2014 under Ask Us.

There’s really no way to tell if a person has had intercourse yet, so if you’re in a relationship with someone, it’s a good idea to ask them. Besides not […]

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calcium

Should dairy products be included in a PCOS meal plan?

Posted April 23, 2014 under Ask Us.

Dairy products can be included in a healthy PCOS meal plan as long as you are not lactose intolerant or allergic to milk. Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese are good […]

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Is it possible to become pregnant without having sex?

Posted April 16, 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s possible for a girl/woman to become pregnant if the male ejaculates near a woman’s vagina. Sperm that spills near the vagina can travel up the vaginal canal and unite […]

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feminine products

I’ve been having periods since I was 12. I’m now 16… and my periods still aren’t regular. Is this normal?

Posted April 3, 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s common to have irregular periods during the first year or two (after you start your period), but after that your periods should become more predictable. Irregular periods can be […]

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I’m 17 years old. Is it normal to have sexual desire and is my vagina mature enough to have sex?

Posted March 26, 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes, it’s totally normal to have sexual desire at 17. Although most young women are physically ready to engage in sexual intercourse, the most important part of the decision to […]

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I had sex with my boyfriend in the heat of the moment and we didn’t use a condom. I took Next Choice One Dose™ three hours after we had sex. My period is late – should I be worried?

Posted March 19, 2014 under Ask Us.

Taking emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse is your best bet to avoid unwanted pregnancy. The manufacturer of the emergency contraception Next Choice One Dose™ states, “Some women […]

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