Center for Young Women's Health

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I like to feel my breasts (just mine). Am I gay or bi-curious for that?

Touching your own breasts is normal. This doesn’t mean you’re gay or bi-curious. Many girls/women enjoy the feeling while massaging their breasts and nipples, for example, while washing up, or […]

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What can I do to limit my sexual urges?

If you think you’re involved in risky sexual behavior because you have strong sexual urges, it might be helpful if you avoided things that trigger your sexual “urges” such as […]

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Does female masturbation cause pimples?

Definitely Not! Pimples or acne are NOT caused by masturbation. Pimples are caused by clogged pores or follicles that become filled with dead skin cells and oil (called sebum). Changes […]

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If someone had crabs, does that mean they had an STI?

Yes. Pubic lice, also known as “crabs” are often spread during sexual activity, but can also be spread by coming in contact with infected sheets, towels, blankets, or clothes. Pubic […]

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How do you figure out how many calories you burn off with certain activities?

Perhaps you’ve heard that you need to burn off more calories than you consume in a day in order to lose weight – but how do you know what activity […]

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