veggie diet

How can I convince my parents that being a vegetarian is healthy?

Posted January 19, 2011 under Ask Us.

How can I convince my parent(s) that being a vegetarian is healthy – that I don’t have to eat meat to get enough protein? Following a balanced vegetarian diet can […]

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I haven’t had my period in 4 months and I’m not sexually active. What’s up with that?

Posted January 12, 2011 under Ask Us.

There can be different reasons why a teen doesn’t get her period. The most common reasons are weight change (especially weight loss), bulimia (vomiting to control weight), over exercising, stress, […]

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tampon

Do I have to take the tampon out every time I go to the bathroom?

Posted December 29, 2010 under Ask Us.

No, you don’t have to remove the tampon every time you urinate (pee) or defecate (poop). Urine (pee) and feces come out of different holes. Take the tampon out only […]

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confused boy

I’m a boy who wants to be a girl. What do I do?

Posted December 22, 2010 under Ask Us.

It’s not uncommon for youth and teens to wonder about their gender identity at some point or another. Many people, in fact, view themselves ‘somewhere on the continuum’ between male […]

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Should I shave my pubic hair?

Posted December 15, 2010 under Ask Us.

Shaving pubic hair is a personal preference. It’s not something that you have to do. In fact, there are no health benefits to shaving. However, if you do decide to […]

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Is masturbation normal?

Posted December 8, 2010 under Ask Us.

Masturbation is a completely normal and a natural way to learn about your body and find out what feels sexually satisfying. Most people agree that masturbation should be done in […]

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stressed girl

Is being stressed out a symptom of being bipolar?

Posted December 1, 2010 under Ask Us.

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that has gained a lot of attention in the past few years, but it’s actually quite rare. It’s marked by episodes of being extremely […]

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tampon

Can I swim if I’m wearing a tampon?

Posted November 24, 2010 under Ask Us.

Yes. One of the benefits to using tampons is that you can participate in all water and physical activities, whether or not you have your period! Occasionally, the tampon may […]

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feminine products

How come girls get periods but guys don’t? No fair!

Posted November 17, 2010 under Ask Us.

It may seem unfair that girls get periods and boys don’t, but it’s because their bodies are different. Girls have reproductive organs which include a uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, […]

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What are the dark pink lines on my boobs?

Posted November 10, 2010 under Ask Us.

Most of the time, dark pink lines on a women’s breast are stretch marks – which look like spoke-like lines. They appear on the skin during periods of rapid physical […]

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