Center for Young Women's Health

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Making Healthy Sexual Decisions

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You may be thinking about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. As a young adult, it’s normal to think about sex, have sexual feelings, and have […]

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Pregnancy: How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy

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If you’ve decided to continue your pregnancy, it’s very important to make healthy choices. Make an appointment with your health care provider and begin prenatal care early. Make sure you […]

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Hymens: Types of Hymens

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Hymen: a thin membrane that surrounds the opening to the vagina. Hymens can come in different shapes. The most common hymen in young women is shaped like a half moon. This […]

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Masturbation

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As you approach and enter puberty (a time in which your body and mind will sexually mature), you may notice that you will begin to have sexual desires, new feelings, thoughts, and […]

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Pregnancy: General Information

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Should I be worried about getting pregnant if I have sexual contact? YES. You should be worried about getting pregnant if you are having sex with a sperm-producing partner and […]

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