I am 13 and had my first period when I was 11. It continued for a month and returned 6 months later then stopped after a month. I am a virgin and I have not gotten it ever since. What’s happening?

Updated 6 May 2019 under Ask Us.

It is common to have irregular periods for the first two years after getting your period; however, it is not normal bleed for a month. Most girls have their period for 1-6 or […]

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I got fingered and afterwards there was a lot of blood. I later realized there is a cut inside my vagina. It burns when I pee and I’m too scared to talk to an adult. How do I make it heal faster?

Updated 4 June 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question. The cut is likely due to a tear caused by your partner’s fingernail. This type of injury is common with sexual activity such as with […]

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Is it okay to clean my vulva using soap and warm water?

Updated 19 June 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! The answer is Yes! When showering or bathing, wash your vulva with warm water and mild or unscented soap. Separate your labia and let the warm […]

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I have a lump on my vulva during my period. What is it?

Updated 19 June 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to know what your lump is or the cause without seeing it. Most of the time, there is no need for concern; […]

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What causes your period to be late if you are a virgin?

Updated 9 July 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Your period can be irregular for a lot of different reasons (besides pregnancy) such as stress, exercising, gaining or losing weight, being sick, taking certain medications, or […]

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What does clear, stretchy and jelly-like vaginal discharge mean?

Updated 25 July 2019 under Ask Us.

Typically, clear, stretchy and jelly-like vaginal discharge that has the consistency of egg whites, means that you are making a lot of estrogen. This type of discharge often occurs in […]

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I got my period last month. When am I supposed to “douche”?

Updated 29 July 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! Douching, which is cleaning the inside of the vagina with soap and water, vinegar or pre-packaged solutions isn’t necessary and actually can be harmful. In fact, […]

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Is it more hygienic to shave my pubic hair or just leave it alone?

Updated 26 August 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. It is not more hygienic to shave pubic hair. Some girls decide to remove it (as a personal preference) but there are no health benefits. In fact, there […]

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I have this weird feeling that my vagina doesn’t seem normal. I have two folds of skin that cover the middle of my vagina. Is this normal?

Updated 11 September 2019 under Ask Us.

The two folds of skin that you describe are likely your “labia”, which are located on the outside of your vagina and are completely normal. The medical word for these […]

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I’m having a funny discharge that’s yellow in color, should I be concerned?

Updated 20 September 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! It can be normal to have a small amount of vaginal discharge because the vagina makes a fluid that naturally cleans itself. The fluid can change […]

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