Center for Young Women's Health
My vagina is really sore and uncomfortable, it hurts if I touch it and it is very itchy, and I have a discharge that smells a bit fishy, is it something to worry about??
Anytime your vagina is irritated and/or you have a discharge and itchiness, it could mean that you have a vaginal infection. It is possible to have an allergic reaction to […]
Read more »How long does it take the pill to kick in? Say I start the pill on Monday. Can I have unprotected sex on Friday?
No, you will not be protected from STIs or pregnancy. Birth control pills do not protect a woman from sexually transmitted infections. Birth control pills protect from pregnancy after 7 […]
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Teste para HIV
Atualmente é recomendado que qualquer pessoa acima de 13 anos tenha um teste de HIV anual como parte de exames de rotina. É principalmente importante se você for sexualmente ativo […]
Read more »I have dark hair and I have noticed that I have a good amount of hair around my anus. Is it normal for women to shave or wax the hair around this area?
It is normal for both girls and guys to have hair around their anus. Some people have very little hair in this area while others have more. There are no […]
Read more »I’m lesbian and I came out to my friends on New Year’s Eve but I don’t know if I need to tell my doctor because I am only 13.
It takes a lot of courage to “come out” whether it is with your friends, family or others. Even though you are young, it is important to talk with your […]
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