I have a question about periods. I haven’t started my period and I’m curious what’s going on. I’ve never had sex…

Updated 5 December 2017 under Ask Us.

Most people first start their period around age 12-13 years in the United States. Some people start earlier, and others start later. Everyone is different. The timing of your period […]

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I’m 19 and a virgin and have a septate hymen. Is it okay to have sex with a septate hymen or should I get it removed first? Please help!

Updated 22 November 2017 under Ask Us.

You can see in the picture below of the “septate hymen” that you have an extra band of hymeneal tissue that is partly blocking the opening to your vagina. Ask […]

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I am suffering from vaginismus and can’t seem to use tampons. What is it and will I ever be able to use tampons?

Updated 13 November 2017 under Ask Us.

Vaginismus is a feeling of pain around the vaginal opening. This occurs because the muscles at the opening to the vagina tighten when something is going to be placed inside […]

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I have a vaginal discharge and odor but I’m too embarrassed to see a doctor. Please help.

Updated 6 November 2017 under Ask Us.

It’s normal to have a small amount of vaginal discharge and your own vaginal scent that may change, for example, after working out, during your period, and after sex, but […]

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I have a lot of itching in my pubic hair only. What could it be?

Updated 31 October 2017 under Ask Us.

Itchiness around your pubic hair area is usually caused by an allergic (skin) reaction to something you have come in contact with such as clothing, certain soaps, lotions or deodorant […]

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Why am I the first person in my class to get boobs, a bra and my PERIOD?

Updated 13 October 2017 under Ask Us.

It can feel awkward to mature faster than your friends however, not all young women begin puberty at the same age. Just like not everyone reaches their full height at […]

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What’s the difference between a panty liner and a pad? Which one is better?

Updated 25 September 2017 under Ask Us.

Both panty liners and pads are used to absorb menstrual flow to keep your clothes from becoming wet with blood. Panty liners are smaller and thinner and are typically used […]

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I was recently told by a friend it’s not safe to douche, because it does more harm than good. Is this true?

Updated 19 September 2017 under Ask Us.

Your friend is right. Douching (cleaning your vagina with just water, vinegar or a pre-packaged liquid) isn’t necessary and can actually be harmful. A woman’s body naturally makes a fluid […]

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It turns out my period will likely arrive on the first day of my vacation. Can I delay my period by starting the next pill pack without taking the inactive pills in my pill pack? Will the Pill still be effective?

Updated 5 September 2017 under Ask Us.

Check with your health care provider (HCP) to make sure there isn’t any reason why you shouldn’t keep taking active birth control pills in order to delay your period.  You […]

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During the past three or so months I have lost about 7-8kg (about 17 lbs.) but not in a healthy way. I haven’t gotten my period for about two months, and I’m worried. I’m still counting my calories but I’m scared because I don’t want to have any issues.

Updated 30 August 2017 under Ask Us.

You seem to recognize that your weight loss, counting calories and not having regular periods may all be signs of a health concern such as an eating disorder. It’s great […]

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