Topic: Sexual Health
Condoms
Updated 22 March 2022 under Health Guides.The external (male) condom is a sheath (covering) worn over the penis during sexual activity. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so […]
Read more »Withdrawal or Pull-Out Method
Updated 8 November 2022 under Health Guides.Withdrawal (also called “pull out” method is when the male withdraws his penis completely from the woman’s vagina before he ejaculates (releases many sperm all at once). Withdrawal is a […]
Read more »Birth Control Pills: Medical Uses
Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.Teens and young adults are often prescribed birth control pills for irregular or absent menstrual periods, menstrual cramps, acne, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) and polycystic ovary […]
Read more »Puberty
Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.Puberty is the name for the time when your body goes through changes and you begin to grow from a child to an adult. Your hormone levels will change; you […]
Read more »Menstrual Period: General Information
Updated 23 August 2022 under Health Guides.Puberty is the time when your body changes because of hormones produced by your ovaries. Puberty usually starts between age 8 and 13 and includes growth of your breasts, the […]
Read more »Hormone Patch (Xulane/Twirla)
Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.The patch looks like a square Band-Aid (less than 2″ x 2″) and is worn on the skin. It contains hormone medicine like birth control pills, but the dose absorbed […]
Read more »Your First Pelvic Exam
Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.You may be worried about your first pelvic exam. It’s very normal to be uneasy about something when you don’t know what to expect. It’s also normal to feel embarrassed. […]
Read more »Contraception: Pros and Cons of Different Contraceptive Methods
Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.Here’s a list of the many available types of contraception, and the pros and cons of using each. Hormonal Implants Success Rate with Typical Use: 99% Pros Cons Long-term method […]
Read more »LGBTQ: Sexual Orientation
Updated 23 November 2022 under Health Guides.What is sexual orientation? Sexual orientation refers to the type of sexual and romantic feelings for other people. These people can be of the same gender, a different gender, or […]
Read more »Contraception: Success and Failure Rates of Contraceptives
Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.These charts show the average number of women who accidentally get pregnant while using contraception over the course of one year. Typical Use: When contraception is not used every time, […]
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