Center for Young Women's Health

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Should your parents know you masturbate?

Masturbation is common among both guys and girls and a normal part of healthy sexual development, and it should always be done privately. Rubbing your genitals can sometimes be irritating, […]

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Infecciones vaginales por hongos (Candidiasis)

Probablemente habrás oído hablar mucho sobre las infecciones por hongos en los anuncios de la televisión y las revistas. La mayoría de las mujeres contrae por lo menos una infección […]

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Can you get HPV from anal sex?

Yes, definitely! You can get HPV from anal sex, vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or simply by sexual contact. HPV and genital warts are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during […]

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Does having bacterial vaginosis or BV cause future fertility problems later (trouble getting pregnant)?

Yes. If you don’t get treated, BV can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can damage your reproductive organs, making it difficult to become pregnant later. The good news is there […]

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Should dairy products be included in a PCOS meal plan?

Dairy products can be included in a healthy PCOS meal plan as long as you are not lactose intolerant or allergic to milk. Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese are good […]

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