Topic: Gynecology
Every time I masturbate, I get my period but it’s not like my real menstruation. I’ve never inserted any object into my vagina, and I’m a virgin. My doctor said my hormones are not stable. Can masturbation increase hormones and actually affect my menstrual cycle?
Updated 5 May 2017 under Ask Us.Many young people masturbate to learn about their body, explore what they find sexually satisfying, and even relieve stress. This it totally normal! However, masturbating cannot cause you to have […]
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Vaginose Bacteriana
Updated 3 May 2017 under Dicas de Saúde.Mulheres de qualquer idade podem ter Vaginose Bacteriana (VB)–mesmo adolescentes ou mulheres que nunca foram sexualmente ativas. Entretanto,ela é mais comum entre meninas e mulheres que têm relações sexuais com […]
Read more »Seu Primeiro Exame Ginecológico
Updated 3 May 2017 under Dicas de Saúde.Você deve estar preocupada com seu primeiro exame ginecológico. É normal ficar ansiosa sobre algo quando não se sabe o que esperar. É também normal sentir-se envergonhada. Nós esperamos que, […]
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Clamídia
Updated 3 May 2017 under Dicas de Saúde.A clamídia é uma das doenças sexualmente transmissíveis (DST) mais comuns nos EUA. Ela é causada por uma bactéria que pode infectar a vagina, colo do útero, trompas de falópio, […]
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I watched the video and read the article on how to insert a tampon, but I still can’t do it! I’ve tried several times and it always feels uncomfortable in my vagina? Why?
Updated 25 April 2017 under Ask Us.A mirror is often helpful when you’re trying to insert a tampon for the first time, so that you can see exactly where your vaginal opening is. You can also […]
Read more »I have a pimple near my vagina. I do not shave my pubic hair and I have never had any type of sexual intercourse. What may be wrong?
Updated 19 April 2017 under Ask Us.It’s hard to know what has caused the pimple near your vagina. Since you are not sexually active, it is not due to a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Although many […]
Read more »How can I be more environmentally friendly during my period when I am away from home on vacation, a road trip, or summer camp?
Updated 13 April 2017 under Ask Us.If you are looking for an environmentally friendly way deal with your period, you might want to consider reusable and absorbent period panties, washable cloth pads or menstrual cups. Instead […]
Read more »I am the only one of my friends that hasn’t had period yet. Is it dangerous?
Updated 5 April 2017 under Ask Us.Everyone goes through puberty at a different time, which means girls get their periods at different times too. Most girls get their period about 2 to 2.5 years after they […]
Read more »I am a virgin but I always have a smell and discharge in my vagina. What should I do?
Updated 15 March 2017 under Ask Us.Most girls will have a vaginal discharge after puberty which can be thick and sticky, especially during the middle of their menstrual cycle or during ovulation. During ovulation, vaginal discharge […]
Read more »How do I insert a tampon in my vagina?
Updated 22 February 2017 under Ask Us.The best way to learn how to insert a tampon is to read our “How to Use Your First Tampon” guide and watch the video that we created for girls […]
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