Hello! So, I’m 15 and I have been thinking about getting the bar (Hormonal implant). I don’t know if I’m too young or if it’s unreasonable for me to get it. Should I get the bar?

Updated 3 January 2018 under Ask Us.

The hormonal implant is a safe and long term birth control option for healthy teens and adult women, however different states and different health clinics have various policies on whether […]

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If I stick a hair brush handle in my vagina will I still be a virgin?

Updated 12 December 2017 under Ask Us.

Most people would say that a person is a virgin until they have sexual intercourse with another person. However, depending on your cultural and religious beliefs losing your virginity may […]

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I’m 19 and a virgin and have a septate hymen. Is it okay to have sex with a septate hymen or should I get it removed first? Please help!

Updated 22 November 2017 under Ask Us.

You can see in the picture below of the “septate hymen” that you have an extra band of hymeneal tissue that is partly blocking the opening to your vagina. Ask […]

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I have a lot of itching in my pubic hair only. What could it be?

Updated 31 October 2017 under Ask Us.

Itchiness around your pubic hair area is usually caused by an allergic (skin) reaction to something you have come in contact with such as clothing, certain soaps, lotions or deodorant […]

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Cystic Fibrosis: Talking with Your CF Team about Sexual and Reproductive Health

Updated 11 September 2017 under Health Guides.

Many people with CF have known their CF team or doctor since they were a baby. This may make it easier for you to talk about your sexual and reproductive […]

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Why do I feel such guilt about masturbating? My religion doesn’t prevent me from doing it, my mom has even said it is normal, and I want to really badly but I know I will feel horrible if I do! Please help!

Updated 22 August 2017 under Ask Us.

You may want to get to know your body from the freckles on your face to how it feels when you touch your genitals. Begin by noticing different parts of your […]

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What are some reasons (besides being pregnant) that your period is late?

Updated 9 August 2017 under Ask Us.

First, make sure that you counted your cycle correctly. The first day of bleeding is the first day of your cycle. Count from cycle day 1 until the 28th day. […]

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I’ve been having itching, redness and soreness when I wipe or touch my vagina. I also have a white milky color vaginal discharge and when I wipe I see a yellowish color on the toilet paper. What could this be?

Updated 2 August 2017 under Ask Us.

Your symptoms suggest that you have inflammation of your vagina which is likely due to a vaginal infection. The 3 most common causes of vaginal infections are yeast, bacterial vaginosis, and […]

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I recently had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. Now I have pimples next to my private parts and I am seeing yellow discharge. What could be the cause for these issues and what should I do?

Updated 24 July 2017 under Ask Us.

Any time you have unprotected sex, you are at risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease(s). “Pimples” can be due to ingrown hairs, irritation from shaving, something your skin came […]

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Prós e Contras de Diferentes Métodos Contraceptivos

Updated 19 June 2017 under Dicas de Saúde.

Aqui está a lista de muitos métodos de contracepção disponíveis e os prós e contras de cada método. Pílulas Anticoncepcionais Taxa de sucesso com o uso típico: 91% Prós: Contras: […]

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