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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Updated 22 April 2024 under Health Guides.

Everybody has worrisome thoughts once in a while, but constantly thinking about upsetting thoughts, intrusive thoughts, or urges to the point where they interfere with everyday activities is a problem. […]

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College Health: Mental Health Issues

Updated 16 October 2025 under Health Guides.

How can I develop a healthy social life at college? Definitely keep in touch with friends and family from home, but make sure you develop new friendships at school. You’ll […]

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Abstinence

Updated 5 June 2019 under Health Guides.

More and more teenagers are choosing abstinence because they want to be 100% sure of avoiding STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and pregnancy. Even teens who have had sex before are […]

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I’m 15. How do I know if I’m ready to have sex and what are the negative effects?

Posted December 18, 2013 under Ask Us.

Deciding to have a sexual relationship is an important decision since it involves both your body and your emotions. You need to make sure that it is the right decision […]

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Tagged birth control healthy sex STI
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How do you know if someone you know has had intercourse yet? Can you tell?

Posted May 1, 2014 under Ask Us.

There’s really no way to tell if a person has had intercourse yet, so if you’re in a relationship with someone, it’s a good idea to ask them. Besides not […]

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Tagged healthy sex open communication STI virginity
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What are the possibilities for getting HIV/AIDS even though I used protection?

Posted May 27, 2014 under Ask Us.

If you use latex condoms for protection and you use them correctly every time you have intercourse, the risk of getting HIV/AIDS is greatly reduced. The most dependable ways to […]

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I have MRKH syndrome and have unprotected sex very frequently. Because I have no uterus (just ovaries), I don’t have to be worried about getting pregnant, right??

Posted November 12, 2014 under Ask Us.

You are correct. You don’t have to worry about getting pregnant if you don’t have a uterus however, if you are having unprotected intercourse, you are at risk for many […]

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Tagged condoms healthy sex MRKH
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I have had sex with my boyfriend, but I have regular menstruation. Can I be pregnant?

Posted February 17, 2016 under Ask Us.

Getting pregnant is a common concern among adolescents who are involved in a sexual relationship. The only way you can 100% guarantee not getting pregnant is by not having sex. […]

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I have been dating a guy for a while but no one knows since he is much older and my parents would be upset if they found out. I have never been to the gynecologist, and I have never had sexual intercourse. I don’t really communicate about this issue, with my boyfriend but lately, I’m feeling pressure from him to have sex. What should I do?

Posted May 31, 2016 under Ask Us.

First, you should NEVER, feel pressured to have sex with anyone! You should only have sex when you’re ready and it should always be your choice. Your parents, just like […]

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My parents are divorced and I hadn’t talked to my dad for several years. He just died. I don’t really know how to feel, and I don’t feel anything in particular. Is this normal?

Posted May 14, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question. It is perfectly normal to feel the way you do, particularly if you did not have close relationship with your dad. However, you may experience […]

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All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your health care provider.

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