Center for Young Women's Health
I would like to lose my virginity when I am 14 or 15 years old. Is that OK? My parents would obviously not be OK with this but I don’t understand why it would be wrong. Obviously I would make sure I don’t get pregnant.
The decision to have sex is very personal and should be based off of number of factors. Sex isn’t wrong and when the timing is right, everyone deserves to have […]
Read more »Every time there are jumping jacks or squats in my work out, I feel some discomfort in my clitoris. It’s not exactly painful, but it’s a weird ticklish feeling that makes me want to stop my work out. What can I do to avoid this feeling?
Great job getting in those jumping jacks and squats! Exercise is super important in keeping our bodies and minds healthy. When our bodies don’t feel great, it can be discouraging […]
Read more »One of my parent’s male friends grabbed the back of my neck when he was sitting next to me. Another time, he gave me a side huge and seemed to have a firm grip on my waist, but also my breast. Is this affectionate or sexual?
Your body is your body, period. No one should ever touch you without your permission–and yes, that includes hugs! If the actions of this person, made you feel uncomfortable, talk […]
Read more »Is it possible to get Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) or a yeast infection and still be a virgin?
Yes, it’s possible to develop bacterial vaginosis (BV) or a yeast infection and still be considered a virgin (depending on your definition). Neither BV or yeast infections are transmitted by […]
Read more »I have a yeast infection and used an over the counter treatment. I noticed that after I used the treatment, the color of my discharge changed, could that be from the over the counter treatment?
Great question! Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of fungus called Candida aka yeast. It’s totally normal to find small amounts of yeast in the vagina, mouth, and digestive […]
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