Vulvar and Vaginal Care and Cleaning

Updated 6 September 2023 under Health Guides.

You may be confused by the products that claim to keep your vagina smelling like “springtime.” Caring for your vulva and vagina is actually very simple because you don’t need […]

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Showering

Updated 23 October 2023 under Health Guides.

Are you wondering if there’s a “right” way to take a shower? Check out the helpful tips below: How often? There is no rule on how often you should shower- this […]

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Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Supplements

Updated 26 December 2023 under Health Guides.

The pressure to perform in high school and college sports continues to increase as student-athletes compete for scholarships and chase the dream of playing professionally. Unfortunately, some athletes at all […]

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Safety on the Streets: Quiz

Updated 25 October 2023 under Health Guides.

It’s always good to be conscious of safety when out and about. Answer these questions about how to handle situations to test your street smarts! 1. You are walking down […]

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Endometriosis runs in my family and my mom thinks I have it. I have really painful periods, but on my periods I have a lot of back pain to the point where it makes me cry and not want to walk. Is that normal?

Updated 24 February 2023 under Ask Us.

Thank you for asking such an important question, especially since next month (March) is endometriosis awareness month! Did you know that 1 in 10 people born with female reproductive organs […]

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I recently started on the birth control pill. However, my mom really wants me to get an IUD, but I am not sexually active. I really want to stick with the pill, but now I am wondering, should I listen to my mom and get an IUD?

Updated 15 May 2023 under Ask Us.

Awesome question, thank you for asking.  First and foremost, starting any form of hormonal contraception should be a personal decision. This includes but not limited to; birth control pills, patches, […]

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I recently started taking metformin, but it’s been giving me a lot of nausea. I am wondering, will the nausea ever go away? I am worried because sometimes I feel like it will never go away, especially when it lingers till the next morning. Help!

Updated 17 July 2023 under Ask Us.

We are so sorry to hear that you are experiencing an upset stomach (nausea) with your new medication. Metformin aka Glucophage ® is an oral medication (aka a pill) that […]

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Is it weird that I have sexual dreams?

Updated 24 July 2023 under Ask Us.

This is an excellent question! The short answer to this is, no! It is not weird to have sexual dreams! It may be helpful to answer this question by explaining […]

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I am 5’7 and underweight, but my doctor has told me I am at a “healthy” weight. If this is all true, then why is my butt covered in stretch marks?!?

Updated 31 July 2023 under Ask Us.

This is a great question, thank you so much for asking. For starters, it is important to mention that EVERY body is different in their own beautiful and special way. […]

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Consejos para solicitar la admisión en una universidad

Updated 17 May 2023 under Guías de la Salud.

Las notas y las calificaciones buenas en los exámenes son importantes, pero hay otras formas de hacer que tu solicitud destaque y te vuelva una candidata competitiva. Estos son nuestros […]

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