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I’m a virgin but I have gas from my vagina sometimes. What is this? Please help.

Updated 10 June 2015 under Ask Us.

Although it can be embarrassing, most of the time passing gas from the vagina is normal. The lay terms for this are: “vaginal fart”, “vart” or “queef”.  It usually happens […]

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My period is 6 days late and I’m starting to worry. It’s never been late before. Should I be worried?

Updated 28 May 2015 under Ask Us.

If you have had sexual contact, you could be pregnant, especially if you are not using a reliable method every time you have sex. We suggest that you see your […]

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Preservativo Feminino

Updated 18 May 2015 under Dicas de Saúde.

O preservativo  feminino é um revestimento usado pela mulher dentro da vagina durante a relação sexual. Existem dois tipos: o original, FC1, é feito de poliuretano, um tipo de plástico, […]

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Preservativos Masculinos

Updated 18 May 2015 under Dicas de Saúde.

O preservativo masculino é um revestimento (ou capa) usado sobre o pênis durante a relação sexual. Ele previne uma gravidez agindo como uma barreira, impedindo o sêmen  de entrar na […]

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I just started my period but it lasted for an entire week. Is this normal?

Updated 14 May 2015 under Ask Us.

Periods in general usually last about 3-7 days but the amount of blood flow is usually different each day. For example, it is typically heavier during the first couple of […]

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Lately I have been thinking I should get my first pelvic exam, but when and where do I do this? Will I get checked for STIs and whether I can have children in the future?

Updated 7 May 2015 under Ask Us.

Most health care providers agree that a woman should have her first pelvic exam whenever she has a symptom such as abnormal bleeding, discharge or pain, or when she turns […]

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Is it normal to bleed A LOT when losing your virginity? I don’t understand why, and I’m quite nervous, to be honest. It was my first time and my boyfriend had to stop because I couldn’t handle the pain.

Updated 30 April 2015 under Ask Us.

It is normal for some women to bleed the first time they have vaginal intercourse but at the same time some women don’t bleed at all, and that’s normal too. […]

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What causes it to smell “down there” (my vagina)?

Updated 17 April 2015 under Ask Us.

Every female has a natural vaginal scent that can change throughout her menstrual cycle. A strong odor however, can be a sign of an infection, particularly if she is sexually […]

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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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