Center for Young Women's Health
TattoosBody art has been a form of self-expression for centuries. For some it may be a fashion statement, and for others, a tattoo may have religious, cultural or personal meaning. … read more
Health Guides
Mononucleosis
Have you ever heard of “the kissing disease”? Mononucleosis (pronounced mon-o-nuke-lee-o-sis, or “mono” for short) got this nickname because people can pass it through their saliva when they kiss. Kissing … read more
Dating Violence: How to get help
Dating violence is common in teenagers and young adults, so it is likely that you or someone you know could be affected by it. Knowing what dating violence is and … read more
Bug Bites and Stings
General Info & How to Protect Yourself: Bug bites and stings are common, especially in the summer. Most of the time a bite or sting from an insect is harmless … read more
Peanut Allergy
Peanut allergy is more common than ever before; its prevalence has tripled in the past ten years. Approximately 1 million children in the United States have a diagnosed peanut allergy. … read more
Schizophrenia
Everyone 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
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
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