Center for Young Women's Health

I have never had sex but I have multiple bubble like bumps on my inner labia. What do you think it is?

There can be a few different reasons why you might have “bubbles” or bumps on your inner labia. The multiple tiny bumps may be a condition called papillomatosis which is […]

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Esponja Contraceptiva

A esponja contraceptiva é uma esponja de espuma pequena, em formato de donut, que contém um espermicida chamado Nonoxynol-9. A esponja contraceptiva é um método de barreira vaginal que previne […]

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How do I increase my metabolism? Are there any specific foods or drinks or something like that?

While there are plenty of products out there that are marketed as “metabolism boosters” there is no safe, magic, quick way to increase your metabolism. However, there are certain healthy habits that […]

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I keep getting urinary tract infections after I have sex with my boyfriend. I’ve tried drinking a lot of liquids but that doesn’t help. Is there anything I can do to stop the pain?

Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are more common in girls who are sexually active. That’s because the urethra (the tube where the urine comes out of) is very close to the […]

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