How can I have a “pear” body shape?

Posted November 2, 2011 under Ask Us.

It may seem a strange to be compared to a fruit, but there are two basic shapes that both males and females are often compared to: apples and pears. People […]

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I had sex last night without precaution. What should I do now?

Posted October 26, 2011 under Ask Us.

If you’ve had sex without using protection, you’ll need to be concerned about two things: preventing pregnancy and getting screened for sexually transmitted infections. Emergency contraception (EC) typically called the […]

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Are you still a virgin if you masturbate?

Posted October 19, 2011 under Ask Us.

Yes, you are still a virgin until you have sexual intercourse with a partner. For the record, masturbation is normal and is a natural way to learn about your body […]

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What does bi-curious mean?

Posted October 12, 2011 under Ask Us.

Bi-curious isn’t necessarily a term that you’ll find in a dictionary, but it’s a word that some people use to describe an attraction – “being inquisitive or curious about same […]

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Can girls have wet dreams?

Posted October 5, 2011 under Ask Us.

This is an interesting question! Although there’s a lot more published research about wet dreams in males, there are limited studies that show that girls/women can experience something similar to […]

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What does it mean if you have a strange smell coming from your vagina?

Posted September 28, 2011 under Ask Us.

Vaginal odor is often linked with vaginal discharge or vaginal itching and can have different causes. Vaginal odor is often caused from a change in the bacteria that normally live […]

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What is oral sex?

Posted September 21, 2011 under Ask Us.

Oral sex is when a person uses their mouth for sexual contact with their partner’s penis, vagina or rectum. If a girl “receives” oral sex, it means that her partner […]

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Can girls get erections?

Posted September 7, 2011 under Ask Us.

Unlike guys, girls don’t have a penis, so they don’t get erections. However, the clitoral tissue may become firm when sexually aroused. The clitoris has similar nerve endings to the […]

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I cut myself. How do I get help without telling my parents?

Posted August 31, 2011 under Ask Us.

Making a decision to stop self-injuring is a big first step. Remember that learning healthier ways to handle intense feelings will take time. The key to recovering is to get […]

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How do you tell your parents that you’re having sex?

Posted August 24, 2011 under Ask Us.

How do you tell your parents that you’re having sexual intercourse with your partner? While some teens have had lots of conversations with their parents about this topic starting at […]

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