Center for Young Women's Health
Are there any health risks associated with not wearing a bra? As someone with a small chest, I feel like I rarely need one unless exercising.
Great question! No, there isn’t any scientific evidence to support that by not wearing a bra, a person could be at a higher risk for developing things such as breast […]
Read more »My boyfriend and I have never had sex, but we would like to start. I am just really nervous that something could go wrong! I worry about things like STIs and/or a bursting condom. I am concerned because STI testing and the morning after pill are not easily available where I live. What should I do? Can we still have sex?
This is such a great question! Deciding to have sex is a big decision, one that comes with a lot of responsibility, but it sounds like you’re way ahead of […]
Read more »Lidiando con padres con problemas con el alcohol
La mayoría de los adultos beben de forma social con sus amigos o disfrutan una botella de vino con la cena, pero beber con moderación es distinto a sufrir de […]
Read more »I haven’t had my period since April, before that it had been absent for 6 months, before that 4 months. Now it’s gone again, is there a pattern? My aunt had PCOS, could I also have PCOS? Should I be worried about it?
Periods, hormones, and timing don’t always make a good trio, which is super frustrating. However, developing a strong understanding on the things that can impact hormone regulation and in turn […]
Read more »I’m under 18. Does my mom have to stay with me during a doctor’s exam? I want to ask my doctor about sex, but don’t know if I can ask my mom to leave. Also, if I ask her to leave, she’s gonna be super weird wondering why.
Thanks for your question. In the United States it’s recommended that all teens have confidential, one-on-one time with their health care provider. During this time, you can talk about things […]
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