Center for Young Women's Health
Help! I have dark hair on my upper lip and chin. What can I do about it?
/Having unwanted or extra hair on places such as your upper lip, chin, or neck can be mildly annoying to severely distressing, but there are many different ways to remove […]
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I’m slightly overweight. How can I slim my stomach?
/Unfortunately, there’s no way to choose where your body loses weight. If you’re overweight, eating a balanced diet that’s low in refined grains and sugar (white bread, soda, candy, etc.) […]
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I’m 15. How do I know if I’m ready to have sex and what are the negative effects?
/Deciding to have a sexual relationship is an important decision since it involves both your body and your emotions. You need to make sure that it is the right decision […]
Read more »I’m 17 years old. Is it normal to have sexual desire and is my vagina mature enough to have sex?
/Yes, it’s totally normal to have sexual desire at 17. Although most young women are physically ready to engage in sexual intercourse, the most important part of the decision to […]
Read more »How do you know if someone you know has had intercourse yet? Can you tell?
/There’s really no way to tell if a person has had intercourse yet, so if you’re in a relationship with someone, it’s a good idea to ask them. Besides not […]
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