Topic: Sexual Health
Are you still a virgin if you masturbate?
Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.Yes, you are still a virgin until you have sexual intercourse with a partner. For the record, masturbation is normal and is a natural way to learn about your body […]
Read more »What’s the easiest way to get tested for STIs without my parents knowing?
Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.The easiest way to get tested is to make an appointment with your health care provider. It’s good to call the office and speak with a nurse about their confidentiality […]
Read more »Does masturbating too often cause any serious health problems?
Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.Does masturbating too often cause any serious health problems or long term effects? If it does, then what are the treatments to prevent it? And also how can I stop […]
Read more »While having sex I get very dry and sore. Is this normal?
Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.No. Your vagina produces natural lubrication that makes intercourse comfortable. Lack of lubrication may be due to you not feeling aroused or from taking certain medications. Sometimes vaginal soreness can […]
Read more »What can make the hymen break?
Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.I’ve heard that you can break your hymen by riding a horse or doing a split. Is this true? If not, why, and what can make the hymen break? The […]
Read more »I had sex yesterday but I didn’t use protection and my boyfriend and I aren’t sure if a little sperm got in. What should I do?
Updated 15 January 2014 under Ask Us.Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe treatment to help prevent pregnancy in adolescent girls and adult women who have had unprotected sex. EC works before a women’s body ovulates, preventing […]
Read more »Is it ok to trim your pubic hair?
Updated 8 January 2014 under Ask Us.Is it ok to use small scissors and a mirror and trim your pubic hair, just along the underwear/swimsuit line where the hair sticks out? I don’t want to remove […]
Read more »What does bi-curious mean?
Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.Bi-curious isn’t necessarily a term that you’ll find in a dictionary, but it’s a word that some people use to describe an attraction – “being inquisitive or curious about same […]
Read more »Can girls have wet dreams?
Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.This is an interesting question! Although there’s a lot more published research about wet dreams in males, there are limited studies that show that girls/women can experience something similar to […]
Read more »How do you get pregnant?
Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.You can get pregnant if you have intercourse and a male releases his sperm inside of your vagina. You can also get pregnant if the male removes his penis from […]
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