Center for Young Women's Health

Is it true that you HAVE to pee after sex?

You don’t have to pee after sexual intercourse although it isn’t harmful to do so, and it might even be helpful. Many people believe that peeing soon after sex, lessens […]

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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 […]

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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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hormonal implant

Implantes Hormonais

Implantes hormonais são um tipo de contracepção no formato de um pequeno cilindro, o qual é colocado sob a pele do braço da mulher. O implante impede uma gestação e […]

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HIV, AIDS

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 […]

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