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If you haven’t had your period for a year and you’re not taking birth control pills continuously (without a break), you should make an appointment with your health care provider […]

The answer to this question depends on how you define “virginity.”  There’s no medical definition of “virginity.” You may decide you’re a virgin until you’ve had penis-in-vagina sex, until you’ve […]

Things such as body shape and where we tend to lose and gain weight are genetic. There’s no way to lose weight in just one area of your body, because […]

Glucose is a type of sugar and the main source of energy used by your body. Glucose comes from many kinds of foods called “carbohydrates”, such as cereal, bread, rice, […]

Some people experience a twitching feeling in one or both eyes from time to time. It’s pretty common, yet scientists don’t know the exact reason why it happens. It may […]

I exercise 3 times a week for an hour and eat a pretty healthy diet, but I’m still overweight. Why can’t I lose weight? Losing weight is really hard for […]

Depending on how much water or other fluids you drink you may need to pee often, but it shouldn’t hurt. You should call your primary care provider (PCP) to see […]

It may feel good to be approached by someone who is in a clique. You’re not alone-most people want to feel accepted and popular, especially at school or in new […]

If you’re having menstrual cramps, talk with your parents or health care provider (HCP) about your options. If your menstrual cramps are painful, you may think about taking some type […]

The “skin flap” that you describe sounds like it could be your labia, which are located on the outside of your vagina. You should have two labia, one on each […]