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Where is the hymen in the vagina?

Posted January 9, 2013 under Ask Us.

The hymen is a membrane that partially or in some cases completely covers the entrance to the vagina. There’s a tiny hole in the hymen that allows menstrual blood flow.

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How can I remove hair from my bikini area?

Posted January 2, 2013 under Ask Us.

If you want to remove pubic hair from your bikini area, your options include shaving, hair remover creams (also called depilatories), waxing, laser hair removal, or electrolysis. Learn more about […]

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I’m 15 and I have milk coming out of my breasts. I’m not pregnant or nursing. What could be wrong?

Posted December 19, 2012 under Ask Us.

Your body could be making extra amounts of a hormone called prolactin, which can cause a white discharge from your nipples. It doesn’t have an odor. Occasionally teen girls have […]

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Why does sex hurt sometimes?

Posted December 12, 2012 under Ask Us.

There are a few reasons that sex might be uncomfortable or hurt sometimes. Don’t try to tough it out. Pain is the body’s signal that something isn’t right! If you […]

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My periods are on and off – sometimes only a week apart. Is this normal?

Posted December 5, 2012 under Ask Us.

I’ve been getting my period on and off for the past couple of months. Sometimes there’s only a week between each one. Is this normal? While it can be normal […]

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Can yeast infections be passed on from a woman to a man during sex?

Posted November 28, 2012 under Ask Us.

Guys can get yeast infections, but almost never from their female partner. Instead, a guy may get a red rash from yeast on the penis (called balanitis) because he’s been […]

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If someone had crabs, does that mean they had an STI?

Posted November 21, 2012 under Ask Us.

Yes. Pubic lice, also known as “crabs” are often spread during sexual activity, but can also be spread by coming in contact with infected sheets, towels, blankets, or clothes. Pubic […]

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What are the symptoms of a period?

Posted November 14, 2012 under Ask Us.

The symptoms of a period are different for everyone. Some women have cramps in the lower part of their belly, while others never feel any discomfort at all. Many women […]

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How do you figure out how many calories you burn off with certain activities?

Posted November 7, 2012 under Ask Us.

Perhaps you’ve heard that you need to burn off more calories than you consume in a day in order to lose weight – but how do you know what activity […]

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How do I tell my mom that I got my period?

Posted October 31, 2012 under Ask Us.

You may be nervous or excited about having your first period. Hopefully you’ve talked to your mom, aunt, older sister or another relative before it started so you know what […]

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