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I have this thing which is like a skin flap near my vaginal opening is. Sometimes it hurts. Is this normal?

Posted June 6, 2012 under Ask Us.

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 […]

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Are energy bars good for you?

Posted May 30, 2012 under Ask Us.

Although energy bars vary in their nutritional content, most bars are pretty healthy. Energy bars have a combination of carbohydrates and protein in them, which make them a good snack […]

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I heard that birth control pills cause cancer. Is this true?

Posted May 23, 2012 under Ask Us.

No. The Pill actually protects against cancer of the ovaries and cancer of the lining of the uterus. A woman is half as likely to get cancer of the uterus […]

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I think I’m fat, but my friends say I’m not. How do I know who is right?

Posted May 16, 2012 under Ask Us.

It can be hard to know what a healthy weight actually is because we’re so used to seeing super thin models and celebrities in magazines and on TV. One way […]

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I can see tiny black spots under my pale skin where I shave my pubic hair. Is this normal?

Posted May 9, 2012 under Ask Us.

Yes. In between shaving your pubic hair, you’ll likely notice tiny black spots that are actually hair follicles beneath your skin. When you shave, you trim the hair above the […]

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Is it normal for my breasts to be red after a shower?

Posted May 2, 2012 under Ask Us.

It’s normal for your skin to be pink for a little while after a warm shower, but if your skin is very red, your skin may be dry (especially if […]

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Can I have sex while I’m on my period?

Posted April 25, 2012 under Ask Us.

Having sex during your period is a personal choice between you and your partner. There’s no medical reason not to have sex during this time, but remember: although it’s unlikely […]

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I have a hair problem on my nipple area, what should I do to solve my problem?

Posted April 18, 2012 under Ask Us.

Some girls have hair around their nipples. This is completely normal. If the hair bothers you, it’s best to cut it with small scissors. Plucking or shaving the hair can […]

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I had some sort of skin tag turn up overnight. It’s right next to my labia – what could it be?

Posted April 11, 2012 under Ask Us.

It’s hard to know exactly what this is without looking at it, but skin tags usually don’t “turn up overnight”. If you’re sexually active, it would be a good idea […]

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I’m 18. I have breasts and hair in the necessary places, but no period. Should I be worried?

Posted April 4, 2012 under Ask Us.

It’s normal for a girl to get her period as early as 9 years old, as late as 15 years old, or about 2-3 years after breast development. Girls who […]

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