Center for Young Women's Health

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I’m scared about coming out. What can I do?

I am attracted to girls, and I think I’m a lesbian, but I’m scared about coming out in case people judge me. Having questions about your sexuality is perfectly normal. […]

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I had sex with my girlfriend while she was on her period, will I be affected with any diseases?

You will likely be fine if you and your partner practiced safe sex. But remember, anytime you have sex you may be exposed to STIs. If you used a male […]

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If I’m on the Pill and my bf ejaculates inside me, can I get pregnant?

If I’m on birth control pills and my boyfriend ejaculates inside of me, am I at high risk of becoming pregnant? If you take your birth control pills every day, […]

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What does bi-curious mean?

Bi-curious isn’t necessarily a term that you’ll find in a dictionary, but it’s a word that some people use to describe an attraction – “being inquisitive or curious about same […]

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Can girls get erections?

Unlike guys, girls don’t have a penis, so they don’t get erections. However, the clitoral tissue may become firm when sexually aroused. The clitoris has similar nerve endings to the […]

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