Girl taking a pill

I had sex yesterday but I didn’t use protection and my boyfriend and I aren’t sure if a little sperm got in. What should I do?

Posted August 7, 2013 under Ask Us.

Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe treatment to help prevent pregnancy in adolescent girls and adult women who have had unprotected sex. EC works before a women’s body ovulates, preventing […]

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What can make the hymen break?

Posted July 31, 2013 under Ask Us.

I’ve heard that you can break your hymen by riding a horse or doing a split. Is this true? If not, why, and what can make the hymen break? The […]

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I think I have MRSA near my vagina. I’m scared. What do I do?

Posted July 24, 2013 under Ask Us.

I recently discovered what seems to be MRSA near my vagina. I’m too scared to tell my mom and I don’t have insurance to go to the doctor. What do […]

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Is it good to starve myself and only eat fruit while I’m dieting?

Posted July 17, 2013 under Ask Us.

No! Your body needs nutrients from ALL of the food groups. While fruit is healthy, your body also needs protein, whole grains, dairy, vegetables, and healthy fats. Fad diets usually […]

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Is it true that having lumps on the breast is a sign of breast cancer?

Posted July 10, 2013 under Ask Us.

A breast lump can be concerning, but most breast lumps that teens have are not caused by cancer but rather from normal changes that happen during development. If you find […]

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female gender symbol

My vaginal lips hang out of my bathing suit because they’re so long. Is this normal?

Posted July 3, 2013 under Ask Us.

Labial hypertrophy is a long name that means the enlargement of the labia (sometimes called the vaginal lips). This isn’t a serious condition. It can be normal, but it can […]

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Is it safe to wash my hair during my period?

Posted June 26, 2013 under Ask Us.

Yes. It’s perfectly safe to wash your hair during your period.

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soy products

Is soy bad for you?

Posted June 19, 2013 under Ask Us.

Is soy bad for you? I read an article that said consuming too much soy can be bad because it contains estrogen. Is this true? Should I cut soy out […]

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feminine products

Are there any home remedies for irregular periods?

Posted June 12, 2013 under Ask Us.

Although not often thought of as a home remedy, healthy eating and exercise can help to treat irregular bleeding. If you are having irregular periods, it’s best to make an […]

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tampon

Should taking out your first tampon hurt?

Posted June 5, 2013 under Ask Us.

If you can insert a tampon without any trouble, you should also be able to take it out. Your vaginal muscles hold the tampon in place, so trying to relax […]

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