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At what age can girls use tampons instead of pads for their period?

Posted June 15, 2011 under Ask Us.

Once a girl begins to menstruate (have periods), she can use tampons. There’s no specific age since the time when a girl gets her first period isn’t the same for […]

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If I’m on the Pill and my bf ejaculates inside me, can I get pregnant?

Posted June 8, 2011 under Ask Us.

If I’m on birth control pills and my boyfriend ejaculates inside of me, am I at high risk of becoming pregnant? If you take your birth control pills every day, […]

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Can I get pregnant from anal sex?

Posted June 1, 2011 under Ask Us.

Although there isn’t a direct path from the anus/rectum to the reproductive organs, there is a small chance that you could become pregnant during anal sex. This is because the […]

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If girls get periods, what do guys get?

Posted May 25, 2011 under Ask Us.

This is a great question, thanks for asking! First, let’s clarify what we mean by a girl. Did you know that a person’s sex and a person’s gender are two […]

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What are the signs of a vaginal infection?

Posted May 18, 2011 under Ask Us.

Most girls/women have normal vaginal fluid that helps clean and moisten the vagina. You are completely healthy and normal if your discharge is cloudy white has no odor or has […]

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I heard you’re supposed to limit yourself to only one fatty food a week. Is this true?

Posted May 11, 2011 under Ask Us.

I heard you’re supposed to limit yourself to only one fatty food a week. Does that mean I can only eat one ice cream, one chocolate bar, or one piece […]

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I was told I have a longitudinal (vertical) vaginal septum – What IS this?

Posted May 4, 2011 under Ask Us.

A vaginal septum (pronounced vaj-i-null sep-tum) is when the vagina is divided into two sections. In the case of a “longitudinal septum”, the sections are vertical (up and down) creating […]

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I’ve been trying to get rid of my pimples. My acne just won’t go away! What do I do?

Posted April 27, 2011 under Ask Us.

If you’re a teen with acne, you are not alone. Acne is a common and treatable skin condition that causes pimples or “zits” and other skin problems. About 80-90% of […]

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I had sex with my girlfriend while she was on her period, will I be affected with any diseases?

Posted April 20, 2011 under Ask Us.

You will likely be fine if you and your partner practiced safe sex. But remember, anytime you have sex you may be exposed to STIs. If you used a male […]

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Will my tampon fall out if I run?

Posted April 13, 2011 under Ask Us.

When a tampon is properly inserted into your vagina, the muscles inside your vagina naturally hold the tampon in place so it can’t fall out, even when running or playing […]

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