pubic louse

If someone had crabs, does that mean they had an STI?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes. Pubic lice, also known as “crabs” are often spread during sexual activity, but can also be spread by coming in contact with infected sheets, towels, blankets, or clothes. Pubic […]

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Does female masturbation cause pimples?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Definitely Not! Pimples or acne are NOT caused by masturbation. Pimples are caused by clogged pores or follicles that become filled with dead skin cells and oil (called sebum). Changes […]

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I like to feel my breasts (just mine). Am I gay or bi-curious for that?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Touching your own breasts is normal. This doesn’t mean you’re gay or bi-curious. Many girls/women enjoy the feeling while massaging their breasts and nipples, for example, while washing up, or […]

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hpv

Can HPV return?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

About 1 in 4 females between the ages of 14 and 59 in the United States have HPV. Most often the virus is cleared within 2 years. However, a female […]

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What can I do to limit my sexual urges?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

If you think you’re involved in risky sexual behavior because you have strong sexual urges, it might be helpful if you avoided things that trigger your sexual “urges” such as […]

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Can yeast infections be passed on from a woman to a man during sex?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Guys can get yeast infections, but almost never from their female partner. Instead, a guy may get a red rash from yeast on the penis (called balanitis) because he’s been […]

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What is the appropriate time to have sex after menstruating?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Although women are most fertile during the middle part of her cycle, there’s a chance a woman can become pregnant ANY TIME she has unprotected intercourse, AND pregnancy can happen […]

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Is it possible for a penis to be too large to enter a vagina?

Updated 21 January 2014 under Ask Us.

When a woman feels aroused or interested in having sex, her vagina makes a natural lubricant that helps glide a male’s penis into the vagina. It also helps if the […]

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Is masturbation normal?

Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Masturbation is a completely normal and a natural way to learn about your body and find out what feels sexually satisfying. Most people agree that masturbation should be done in […]

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oral herpes

Can you get STIs from oral sex?

Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes! Just about all of the STIs, including: HIV, Herpes, HPV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia can be transmitted through unprotected oral sex. You may not be able to tell if […]

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