Center for Young Women's Health
SchizophreniaEveryone has thoughts sometimes that they worry about. In a small number of people, unusual thoughts and intense feelings can be a sign of a mental illness called schizophrenia. People … read more
Health Guides
Dental Dams
Dental dams are used as a barrier during oral sex. Oral sex is a sexual act that involves the mouth, lips or tongue and a penis, vagina, anus or genital … read more
Period Cups
Are there other period products available besides tampons and pads? Yes. If you are looking for a reusable period product, you may want to consider period cups. Unlike tampons and … read more
Driving Safety: Frequently Asked Questions
All my friends are excited about learning to drive, but I don’t have any interest at all! Is there something wrong with me? No! Don’t learn to drive until you want or … read more
Condoms: Male Condoms
The male condom is a sheath (covering) worn over the penis during sexual activity. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so the … read more
Zika Virus
Zika is a virus transmitted through infected (Aedes) mosquitos that could cause serious health concerns in some people. Scientists are working hard to understand this health problem however there are … read more
HPV Vaccine
There are about 150 different types of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and more than 40 are sexually transmitted. Researchers keep track of the different types of HPV by identifying them with … read more
Vaginal Yeast Infections (Candidiasis)
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 75% of women get at least one yeast infection during their lifetime and 40-45% will have two or more. Some women … read more
Eye Health: Common Vision Problems and Eye Conditions
There are three common types of vision problems: nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Nearsightedness: Nearsightedness is also called myopia. People who are nearsighted can see fine up close, but things that … read more
Sexual Consent
Everyone who wants to deserves to have great sex- and sexual consent is an important part of that. This guide will talk about what consent is, how to ask for … read more