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Can a pelvic ultrasound tell if you are sexually active?

Updated 30 March 2015 under Ask Us.

No.  A pelvic ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to make a picture of your reproductive organs; ovaries, fallopian tubes uterus, cervix and bladder. This test cannot determine […]

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Are you still a virgin if you have been fingered?

Updated 10 December 2014 under Ask Us.

The answer to this question depends on how you define “virginity.”  There’s no medical definition of “virginity.” You may decide you’re a virgin until you’ve had penis-in-vagina sex, until you’ve […]

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Does every girl bleed the first time they have sex?

Updated 1 December 2014 under Ask Us.

No. Many girls do not bleed the first time they have sex. Some girls will have a small amount of bleeding, especially if the opening into the vagina is small. […]

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How do you know if someone you know has had intercourse yet? Can you tell?

Updated 1 May 2014 under Ask Us.

There’s really no way to tell if a person has had intercourse yet, so if you’re in a relationship with someone, it’s a good idea to ask them. Besides not […]

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How do I know if I’m a virgin?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

The answer to this question depends on how you define “virginity.”  There’s no medical definition of “virginity.” You may decide you’re a virgin until you’ve had penis-in-vagina sex, until you’ve […]

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Are you still a virgin if you masturbate?

Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes, you are still a virgin until you have sexual intercourse with a partner. For the record, masturbation is normal and is a natural way to learn about your body […]

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I’m a virgin and want to use tampons. Is that okay?

Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes. Even if you’re a virgin (you’ve never had vaginal intercourse), you may use tampons. Tampons don’t change your hymen (the skin that partly covers the opening to your vagina). […]

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