My mom made a new rule that if I want to keep my Facebook and Instagram accounts, I have to add her as a friend and let her follow my posts, but I don’t really want to. What should I do?

Updated 17 June 2015 under Ask Us.

It is hard to let parents into your social media life, especially when they change from less restrictive to more restrictive rules. Your mom probably made the decision because she […]

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I am happy with my breasts. There is no pain and there are no lumps that I can detect but there is milky-colored secretion from one breast. Should I check it out with a doctor?

Updated 15 June 2015 under Ask Us.

Yes, you should make an appointment with your health care provider (HCP). A discharge from your breast could mean that your breast is infected, that a breast duct is dilated […]

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How do I know if I’m over masturbating? And if I am, are there any symptoms/downsides/negative effects this can have on me?

Updated 5 June 2015 under Ask Us.

You may be masturbating too much if it begins to interfere with your daily routine, school and other activities.  The only downside is that your genital area can become irritated […]

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How old should a girl be to start dating?

Updated 2 June 2015 under Ask Us.

Some people start dating at 16, 17, 18 or later. The age that you should start dating depends on what your parents think which is likely based on religious and […]

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I know that I have to wash my face, but is there any other way to get rid of acne without using medications?

Updated 26 May 2015 under Ask Us.

Yes, there are things you can do to care for your skin and there are also things you should avoid that can irritate your skin and cause acne. Talk to […]

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Are bumps on the nipple normal? Can they be removed in any way? What if they secrete a substance sometimes?

Updated 10 April 2015 under Ask Us.

Yes, bumps around your nipple are completely normal but they shouldn’t hurt or look red or swollen. The medical name for the “bumps” around the nipple is called the “Montgomery […]

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My father is 5’10 and my mother is 5’2. I am 5’1. How can I become tall?

Updated 6 April 2015 under Ask Us.

Everyone’s final height is mostly determined by the “genes” (genetic material) they inherit from their parents but height is also influenced by early or late puberty, some chronic illnesses and […]

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My nipples point inward instead of out. Is this normal?

Updated 3 April 2015 under Ask Us.

If your nipples point inward instead of out, you have “inverted nipples.” Between 10%-20% of all girls have inverted nipples on at least one breast. This is normal and will […]

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Is it bad to play multiplayer video games with my friends?

Updated 26 March 2015 under Ask Us.

It’s great that you’re paying attention to how playing different games make you feel. Video games are a lot of fun because they engage you in a unique world, challenge […]

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I am almost 22 and I think my breasts are fully developed, but I am worried they are too small. Is there any type of injection or medicine that I can take that will increase my breast size?

Updated 24 February 2015 under Ask Us.

The size of a woman’s breasts can vary from person to person and they can also change throughout a woman’s life. If you lose weight, your breasts may become smaller […]

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