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How do I get rid of hemorrhoids and an anal fissure without having surgery?
Posted February 5, 2014 under Ask Us.Aside from being annoying, hemorrhoids (swollen veins in the rectum) can be painful and itchy. If you have hemorrhoids, you may be able to feel small lumpy pieces of skin […]
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Is it true that most girls don’t have symptoms of chlamydia?
Posted January 29, 2014 under Ask Us.Yes. Around 90% percent of women and 70% of men with chlamydia have no symptoms. If they do have symptoms, the symptoms usually start anywhere from 1-3 weeks after becoming […]
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How can I prevent my face and other areas of my skin from getting too dry?
Posted January 22, 2014 under Ask Us.Every day our skin comes in contact with many different things such as the weather, clothes, soaps and lotions, and a variety of beauty products. Many of us will have […]
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When I scratch my vaginal area, the skin looks like it’s peeling and there are tiny cuts. What is it?
Posted January 15, 2014 under Ask Us.There can be different reasons for your symptoms. You could have a yeast infection. If you are sexually active it’s possible that you could have an STI. You could be […]
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My friends told me that wearing bras to bed makes your boobs saggy and prevents them from growing. Is this true?
Posted January 8, 2014 under Ask Us.There’s no scientific evidence that wearing a bra to bed is either helpful or harmful. It doesn’t prevent your breasts from growing nor does it make your breasts saggy. If […]
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Can HPV return?
Posted January 1, 2014 under Ask Us.About 1 in 4 females between the ages of 14 and 59 in the United States have HPV. Most often the virus is cleared within 2 years. However, a female […]
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I’m 15. How do I know if I’m ready to have sex and what are the negative effects?
Posted December 18, 2013 under Ask Us.Deciding to have a sexual relationship is an important decision since it involves both your body and your emotions. You need to make sure that it is the right decision […]
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Why do I have pimples right before my period?
Posted December 11, 2013 under Ask Us.Young women often complain of “pimples” (also called acne) just before their periods. The medical term for this is called “premenstrual acne” and it’s usually due to the hormones that […]
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I’m slightly overweight. How can I slim my stomach?
Posted December 4, 2013 under Ask Us.Unfortunately, there’s no way to choose where your body loses weight. If you’re overweight, eating a balanced diet that’s low in refined grains and sugar (white bread, soda, candy, etc.) […]
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Is peeling the skin around my finger nails continuously considered “self-harm”?
Posted November 26, 2013 under Ask Us.It sounds like your peeling the skin is a nervous habit rather than “self-harm”. There may be more than one reason why you do this. Your cuticles could be extra […]
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