Topic: General Health
I spend a lot of time texting with my friends. Is it possible to be addicted to texting?
Updated 13 August 2015 under Ask Us.Texting is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, but since it is a less intimate form of communication, there can be drawbacks. You may feel […]
Read more »So I’m 14 years old and have never used tampons! I looked at the video on the site and tried it. However, when I insert the plastic (even before I put the tampon in) it starts stinging really bad!! I’ve tried washing my hands, making sure I’m holding the tampon correctly, and a ton of other stuff. I’m going to the pool in 2 days. Help!!!
Updated 24 August 2015 under Ask Us.It sounds like you are doing everything right yet it’s not typical to feel a “sting” when you insert a tampon. The “sting” is most likely from irritation of the […]
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I read that taking birth control pills can help lower the risk of getting anemia. I have already been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia; will going on the pill help?
Updated 21 October 2015 under Ask Us.Birth control pills are often prescribed by health care providers to treat certain medical conditions such as heavy periods. Because there is less menstrual bleeding when taking birth control pills, […]
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At what age can girls use tampons instead of pads for their period?
Updated 25 February 2014 under Ask Us.Once a girl begins to menstruate (have periods), she can use tampons. There’s no specific age since the time when a girl gets her first period isn’t the same for […]
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Can I swim if I’m wearing a tampon?
Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.Yes. One of the benefits to using tampons is that you can participate in all water and physical activities, whether or not you have your period! Occasionally, the tampon may […]
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I’m a virgin and want to use tampons. Is that okay?
Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.Yes. Even if you’re a virgin (you’ve never had vaginal intercourse), you may use tampons. Tampons don’t change your hymen (the skin that partly covers the opening to your vagina). […]
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Help! I have dark hair on my upper lip and chin. What can I do about it?
Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.Having unwanted or extra hair on places such as your upper lip, chin, or neck can be mildly annoying to severely distressing, but there are many different ways to remove […]
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I’m slightly overweight. How can I slim my stomach?
Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.Unfortunately, there’s no way to choose where your body loses weight. If you’re overweight, eating a balanced diet that’s low in refined grains and sugar (white bread, soda, candy, etc.) […]
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Perforaciones en el cuerpo
Updated 27 October 2014 under Guías de la Salud.Personas de muchas culturas diferentes han perforado sus cuerpos durante siglos. Si miras en un libro de historia, encontrarás que los egipcios, los griegos, y los romanos practicaban el arte […]
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Do I have to take the tampon out every time I go to the bathroom?
Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.No, you don’t have to remove the tampon every time you urinate (pee) or defecate (poop). Urine (pee) and feces come out of different holes. Take the tampon out only […]
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