Topic: General Health

I have a lump in my left breast on the outside edge near my armpit. It’s the size of a marble but feels kind of like a ball of string and hurts slightly to touch. It’s been there a few months and gets worse with my period. Should I be concerned?
Updated 5 August 2022 under Ask Us.Thank you so much for sharing this with us. If you are concerned about a lump or other change in the way your breasts feel, and especially if you are […]
Read more »Hey! I was wondering, could the third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine make Plan B less effective?
Updated 19 August 2022 under Ask Us.Great question, thanks for asking! Over the last year and a half, we have learned a lot about the COVID-19 vaccines created by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna. Every […]
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How quickly do the birth control pill symptoms take to appear? When will I know when my body is used to it? I am scared of gaining weight and getting moody. So far, I haven’t, but I am very anxious that I will have this worry forever.
Updated 26 August 2022 under Ask Us.Thank you so much for this question! This is a totally understandable fear. Some people experience physical and mental symptoms when they start taking hormonal birth control pills. Sometimes these […]
Read more »My left boob is a lot bigger than my right. It looks weird. Is that normal? Will it even out?
Updated 9 September 2022 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question! Yes, this is totally normal. Breast/chest tissue takes around 3-5 years to develop from the first time you notice growth. During those years, it’s common […]
Read more »Are there any health risks associated to chronic eating of sand? Is chronic eating of sand an indication of any particular disease(s) or health condition(s)?
Updated 23 September 2022 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question! One potential reason behind the chronic eating of sand is pica, an eating disorder in which people compulsively eat substances that are not food and […]
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Is it bad that I don’t have any sexual desire?
Updated 30 September 2022 under Ask Us.We are so glad that you asked us this question! There are lots of reasons behind lower levels of libido (sexual desire), some physiological and others related to more core […]
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Are anal and vaginal douching products like Summer’s Eve® safe to use?
Updated 7 October 2022 under Ask Us.Great question! Let’s talk about the difference between vaginal and anal douching and their safety. One of the many amazing things about your vagina is that it’s self-cleaning. If you’ve […]
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I recently trimmed my pubic hair and it’s now prickly and itchy…what should I do? It’s very uncomfortable.
Updated 11 November 2022 under Ask Us.Thank you for your question – we’re so sorry to hear that you’re feeling uncomfortable. Let’s talk about pubic hair care and how you can make yourself more comfortable! Because […]
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Acne
Updated 21 December 2021 under Health Guides.What is acne? Acne is a common and treatable skin condition that causes pimples or “zits” and other skin problems. About 85% of teens will have some kind of acne […]
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Body Odor
Updated 17 June 2021 under Health Guides.Body odor is natural and is usually caused by sweating. When you are hot, feel nervous, or start exercising, you are likely to sweat more. This is your body’s way […]
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