Center for Young Women's Health

My “friend with benefits” sent a picture of his used condom and my bra to his friends, while I was in bathroom. I feel kind of weird about it, but do I have a right to be mad?

We am so sorry to hear that  you’re in this uncomfortable situation, but hopefully our response will help you sort this out a bit. A good place to start is […]

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Cigarrillos Electrónicos y el Vapeo

El vapeo o el uso de cigarrillos electrónicos es una tendencia popular pero dañina para los adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. Según los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades […]

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Currently, I have a condom stuck inside my vagina. Will my period be delayed until the condom comes out?

Thank you for your question. You have a couple of options. However, one thing is for sure don’t leave the condom in your vagina. Leaving the condom behind in your […]

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I was told I needed to get clearance from a pediatric cardiologist, before I start cross country, due to my fast heart rate. My appointment is next week and I am a little nervous. What should I expect? Will anything hurt?

This is a great question! It’s smart that you are having your fast heart rate checked out by a pediatric cardiologist (a doctor who specializes on hearts in children and […]

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Can I get pregnant from humping a blanket that might have had sperm on it?

Thank you for your question! It’s super important to mention that anytime a woman has unprotected sexual contact, which includes touching, rubbing, or penetration with a penis, she may run […]

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