Center for Young Women's Health

veggie diet

I heard you’re supposed to limit yourself to only one fatty food a week. Is this true?

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I heard you’re supposed to limit yourself to only one fatty food a week. Does that mean I can only eat one ice cream, one chocolate bar, or one piece […]

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family

How do you tell your parents that you’re having sex?

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How do you tell your parents that you’re having sexual intercourse with your partner? While some teens have had lots of conversations with their parents about this topic starting at […]

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Girl taking a pill

Is it important for teens to have accurate information about emergency contraception?

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Yes, everyone including teens should have accurate information about emergency contraception so they can make an informed decision. Unfortunately there are myths or untruths about EC; however, you can trust […]

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apple, water, measuring tape

How do I lose weight as soon as possible?

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Unfortunately there’s no magic bullet to lose weight – despite all of the ads in magazines that promise quick weight loss. Most of these fad diets are hard to stay […]

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girl on scale

How do I lose weight in my stomach?

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Things such as body shape and where we tend to lose and gain weight are genetic. There’s no way to lose weight in just one area of your body, because […]

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