Center for Young Women's Health
My period is 6 days late and I’m starting to worry. It’s never been late before. Should I be worried?
If you have had sexual contact, you could be pregnant, especially if you are not using a reliable method every time you have sex. We suggest that you see your […]
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I know that I have to wash my face, but is there any other way to get rid of acne without using medications?
Yes, there are things you can do to care for your skin and there are also things you should avoid that can irritate your skin and cause acne. Talk to […]
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Falando com seu parceiro sobre preservativos
Ter uma conversa sobre como prevenir uma doença sexualmente transmissível e uma gravidez indesejada deve vir antes do sexo, mas às vezes isso não é discutido porque um ou ambos […]
Read more »Is it normal to have sexual attractions towards other girls? (I’m a girl)
Yes. It is perfectly “normal” for girls to have sexual feelings towards other girls. Sexual attraction, which is part of “sexual orientation,” refers to the gender of a person who […]
Read more »I just started my period but it lasted for an entire week. Is this normal?
Periods in general usually last about 3-7 days but the amount of blood flow is usually different each day. For example, it is typically heavier during the first couple of […]
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