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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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Should dairy products be included in a PMOS meal plan?

Posted April 23, 2014 under Ask Us.

Dairy products can be included in a healthy PMOS 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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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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My vagina has a funny fishy smell. What is it?

Posted March 12, 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s possible that you have bacterial vaginosis. However, you should make an appointment with your health care provider and get checked. Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal infection. Women […]

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My face is full of small pimples. What can I do to prevent this?

Posted March 5, 2014 under Ask Us.

Pimples and zits are a common skin condition called acne. About 70-90% of teens (girls and guys) will have some kind of acne breakout during their adolescent years. Here are […]

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My parents are getting divorced. Is it normal to feel relieved and not sad about it?

Posted February 26, 2014 under Ask Us.

Sometimes when parents get divorced they do so after a lot of arguing or fighting, or sometimes your parents may have appeared to not be talking to each other at […]

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Can I go to school with Mono and participate in gym class?

Posted February 19, 2014 under Ask Us.

You can go back to school when your health care provider says it’s okay. This is usually when you feel much better, which may take a few days to a […]

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