Center for Young Women's Health

eating disorder

I think I’m fat, but my friends say I’m not. How do I know who is right?

It can be hard to know what a healthy weight actually is because we’re so used to seeing super thin models and celebrities in magazines and on TV. One way […]

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I can see tiny black spots under my pale skin where I shave my pubic hair. Is this normal?

Yes. In between shaving your pubic hair, you’ll likely notice tiny black spots that are actually hair follicles beneath your skin. When you shave, you trim the hair above the […]

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clique

I want to be popular but I don’t want to be in a clique. What should I do?

It may feel good to be approached by someone who is in a clique. You’re not alone-most people want to feel accepted and popular, especially at school or in new […]

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eyeball

What causes my eye to twitch sometimes?

Some people experience a twitching feeling in one or both eyes from time to time. It’s pretty common, yet scientists don’t know the exact reason why it happens. It may […]

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stretch marks

Are stretch marks on the hips, thighs, and breasts normal?

Stretch marks on the hips, thighs, and breasts are very common and completely normal. They often appear during puberty, pregnancy, or with rapid weight gain. Stretch marks will usually fade […]

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