My partner said that when he enters inside me, he feels something like a barrier or a lump. This kind of barrier hurts when touched. What can it be? Because of this, I can’t have normal sex. (I have never had sex before.)

Updated 10 April 2023 under Ask Us.

You are not alone, pain with penetration is a lot more common than you think! However, it is hard to know what the barrier or lump may be that is […]

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Recently I have been dreaming about having romantic feelings and kissing girls. Yet, I also dream about the same thing with boys! Does this mean I am “bi” (bi-sexual)? The thing is I prefer to be with boys in a romantic relationship, help please!

Updated 17 April 2023 under Ask Us.

Hi there, thanks for reaching out with your question. It is completely and totally normal to have dreams that aren’t necessarily accurate or realistic to how things are for you […]

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I recently started on the birth control pill. However, my mom really wants me to get an IUD, but I am not sexually active. I really want to stick with the pill, but now I am wondering, should I listen to my mom and get an IUD?

Updated 15 May 2023 under Ask Us.

Awesome question, thank you for asking.  First and foremost, starting any form of hormonal contraception should be a personal decision. This includes but not limited to; birth control pills, patches, […]

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I’ve always felt like a woman and I believe I am, but I don’t like my genitals, I would rather have nothing there. What is wrong with me?

Updated 5 September 2023 under Ask Us.

First, nothing is wrong with you, and this is a very valid question! Something important to know is that genitals have an incredible amount of diversity. Media and the social […]

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I think I might have vaginismus. What is it? How do I get rid of it?

Updated 8 September 2023 under Ask Us.

Great question! Vaginismus (vaj-uh-niz-muhs) is a feeling of pain around the vaginal opening when something is going into the vaginal canal. This occurs because the muscles at the opening of […]

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Am I protected from pregnancy the week after the placebo pill week? I started my new pill pack on time (Sunday), but now I am freaking out! My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on day 4 of my new pill pack. I have been on birth control for a year, could I be pregnant?

Updated 9 October 2023 under Ask Us.

Great question! When the birth control pill is taken correctly, it is 99% effective against pregnancy. However, most teens don’t actually take the pill correctly because they don’t realize how […]

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Bacterial Vaginosis

Updated 9 November 2022 under Health Guides.

People born with a female reproductive system, at any age can have Bacterial vaginosis or “BV” – rarely in teens and people who have never been sexually active. However, it is […]

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Birth Control Pills: Frequently Asked Questions

Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Are there different kinds of birth control pills? Yes. There are many different kinds of birth control pills (there are different doses of hormones in different hormonal pills). Your health […]

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Birth Control Pills: How to take BCPs

Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.

The most common pill packs come with 21 active hormone pills and seven placebo pills, but some packs have 23, 24, 26, or even 28 active pills. The example shown […]

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Birth Control Pills: General Information

Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptive pills and the “Pill”) are a type of female hormonal birth control method and are very effective at preventing pregnancy. The Pills are […]

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