Health Guides
Voter Registration
Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.If you are 18 or older and a citizen of the United States, one of your most important responsibilities is to vote. Regardless of your race, religion, sexuality, or gender, […]
Read more »Ringworm
Updated 9 September 2022 under Health Guides.Ringworm is a common skin infection that causes an uncomfortable rash. Although the name “ringworm” might make you think that a worm causes it, this isn’t true. Read on to […]
Read more »Nosebleeds
Updated 9 September 2022 under Health Guides.Nosebleeds are very common. In fact, 60% of people living in the United States will have at least one nosebleed at some point during their life. Although it might seem scary […]
Read more »Menstrual Cups
Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.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 »Period Products: Period Underwear
Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.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 underwear. Unlike tampons and […]
Read more »Period Products: Additional Eco-Friendly Period Products
Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.What if period cups or underwear don’t fit my lifestyle? It’s OK if period cups and underwear don’t fit your budget or your lifestyle; they are not for everyone. There […]
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Sexual Assault and Rape
Updated 6 September 2022 under Health Guides.Everybody deserves respect and to feel safe in their sexual relationships. We know that sexual assault and rape happen, and it can be hard to talk about or know what […]
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LGBTQ: Gender Identity
Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.As our world continues to grow and we begin to recognize the diversity of people in our communities, part of this has been understanding that gender is not just the […]
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LGBTQ: Transgender Terminology
Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.We used to think that the gender people were given at birth was the one they would have their whole life. But many people grow up and identify as a […]
Read more »Preparing for Your Virtual Gynecology Visit at Boston Children’s Hospital
Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many health care providers including gynecologists are now seeing their patients virtually either with Zoom or another web-conferencing platform. Many teens have never had a virtual […]
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