LGBTQ: Sexual Orientation

Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.

What is sexual orientation? Sexual orientation refers to the type of sexual and romantic feelings for other people. These people can be of the same gender, a different gender, or […]

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Speaking Up for Yourself

Updated 16 March 2022 under Health Guides.

Have you ever wanted to tell someone that you’re worried, sad, or mad, but you felt nervous or didn’t know what to say? Have you ever seen something happen that […]

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Stress and How to Lower It

Updated 25 February 2022 under Health Guides.

You know when you’re stressed out – your body feels tired and your thoughts are spinning. It can also help to know why your body reacts that way, and what you can do about […]

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Talking With Your Partner About Condoms

Updated 22 March 2022 under Health Guides.

Having a conversation about how to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy should come way before sex, but sometimes it’s not discussed because one or both partners feel too […]

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Tampons

Updated 11 June 2022 under Health Guides.

You may feel nervous about using a tampon for the first time. It’s normal to feel nervous, especially if you have any unanswered questions about tampons. What are tampons and […]

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Pelvic Ultrasound

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

A pelvic ultrasound is a way to take pictures of the pelvic organs in a female and is usually done to look at the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, kidneys and […]

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Vaginal Hormonal Ring (NuvaRing®, Annovera™ )

Updated 6 December 2022 under Health Guides.

The vaginal ring is a method of birth control that provides both estrogen and progestin hormones. You need a prescription from your health care provider. The vaginal ring is also […]

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Migraine Headaches

Updated 6 September 2022 under Health Guides.

Most people have headaches once in a while, but not everyone gets the same type of headache and some people get more than one type of headache. Migraine headaches are […]

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PCOS: Spironolactone

Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Spironolactone (pronounced: spi–ro–no–lac–tone) is a diuretic or “water pill” that’s prescribed for people who have high blood pressure and for those who have swelling due to extra fluid, but it […]

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Progestin-Only Oral Contraceptive Pills (POP)

Updated 10 September 2022 under Health Guides.

The progestin-only pill (POP) is a type of birth control pill (oral contraceptive) that only contains progestin. It may be prescribed for young and adults who can’t take estrogen due […]

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