Center for Young Women's Health

How can you gain weight with a high metabolism?

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How can you gain weight with a high metabolism? Whether you have a fast metabolism or a naturally slender frame, gaining weight in a healthy way can require the same […]

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Does every girl bleed the first time they have sex?

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No. Many girls do not bleed the first time they have sex. Some girls will have a small amount of bleeding, especially if the opening into the vagina is small. […]

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Are you still a virgin if you have been fingered?

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The answer to this question depends on how you define “virginity.”  There’s no medical definition of “virginity.” You may decide you’re a virgin until you’ve had penis-in-vagina sex, until you’ve […]

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contraceptives

I recently started taking birth control. I am on my second pack of pills, and I was wondering when it is safe to have sex without a condom?

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It is never really “safe” to have sex without a condom unless you and your partner are having sex for the very first time and you have never been sexually […]

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I have PCOS and I’m thinking of following a no-carb diet for a month. Can I eat brown rice, pasta, and bread on this diet?

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Avoiding carbs (carbohydrates) all together, (even for just a month), isn’t a great idea because carbs provide your body with energy. Some people believe that eating carbs will cause weight […]

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