feminine products

Can you delay your period from coming on a certain day or week?

Updated 25 February 2014 under Ask Us.

It depends. You should talk to your health care provider first. It’s easiest to delay your period if you’re taking a birth control pill that has the same amount of […]

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How can I prevent my face and other areas of my skin from getting too dry?

Updated 19 February 2014 under Ask Us.

Every day our skin comes in contact with many different things such as the weather, clothes, soaps and lotions, and a variety of beauty products. Many of us will have […]

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Can I go to school with Mono and participate in gym class?

Updated 19 February 2014 under Ask Us.

You can go back to school when your health care provider says it’s okay. This is usually when you feel much better, which may take a few days to a […]

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Does massaging your breasts everyday help them grow bigger?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

No. Massaging won’t help them grow bigger. Your genes and your weight determine the size of your breasts. If you got your first period in the last 2-3 years, your […]

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Why does the pelvic area in girls widen during puberty?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

You may notice that as you are growing and developing, your body shape is naturally becoming curvier. Your hips actually widen during this time to prepare to carry a baby […]

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Is peeling the skin around my finger nails continuously considered “self-harm”?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

It sounds like your peeling the skin is a nervous habit rather than “self-harm”. There may be more than one reason why you do this. Your cuticles could be extra […]

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Why do I have pimples right before my period?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Young women often complain of “pimples” (also called acne) just before their periods. The medical term for this is called “premenstrual acne” and it’s usually due to the hormones that […]

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My friends told me that wearing bras to bed makes your boobs saggy and prevents them from growing. Is this true?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

There’s no scientific evidence that wearing a bra to bed is either helpful or harmful. It doesn’t prevent your breasts from growing nor does it make your breasts saggy. If […]

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How can I remove hair from my bikini area?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

If you want to remove pubic hair from your bikini area, your options include shaving, hair remover creams (also called depilatories), waxing, laser hair removal, or electrolysis. Learn more about […]

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What causes dark spots on the face and how can I get rid of them?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

There can be different reasons for dark spots on the face. The most common cause is sun damage. Brown spots from sun damage usually appear on areas of the skin […]

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