Center for Young Women's Health
I have a lot of itching in my pubic hair only. What could it be?
Itchiness around your pubic hair area is usually caused by an allergic (skin) reaction to something you have come in contact with such as clothing, certain soaps, lotions or deodorant […]
Read more »My best friend had a crush. She was in love. We thought they were going to get married. But she just found out that he’s dating another girl. How can I help my best friend to cope?
It’s so great of you to want to help your friend. Most crushes and relationships during the teen years are a great way to learn about how to have relationships, […]
Read more »Why is my stomach so noisy?
The noise from your stomach is actually caused from the movement of food, air and fluids (that help digest your food). Some people believe that the noise is caused from […]
Read more »Why am I the first person in my class to get boobs, a bra and my PERIOD?
It can feel awkward to mature faster than your friends however, not all young women begin puberty at the same age. Just like not everyone reaches their full height at […]
Read more »I have used treatment for small pimples on my face but they haven’t gone away yet. What kind of creams and soaps should I use so they will disappear?
It is common to have breakouts during the teen years. There are many over-the-counter medicines (no prescription needed) that fight acne. Products come in soaps, cleansing pads, creams, gels, or lotions. […]
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