Topic: Sexual Health

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Progestin-Only Hormone Therapy
Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.If you are unable to take estrogen or if you do not respond to combination (estrogen and progestin) pills, your clinician may prescribe either norethindrone (Camilla®), norethindrone acetate (Aygestin®) or […]
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Sexual Assault and Rape
Updated 6 September 2022 under Health Guides.Everybody deserves respect and to feel safe in their sexual relationships. We know that sexual assault and rape happen, and it can be hard to talk about or know what […]
Read more »Talking to Your Teen/Young Adult About Sexual Relationships
Updated 12 October 2022 under For Parents.It is so important to talk to your teen or young adult child about sexual relationships, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or intellectual ability. We are glad […]
Read more »Contraception: Quiz
Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.There are many different types of contraception that vary in how effective they are at preventing pregnancy, how much they cost, how easy they are to use, and whether they […]
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LGBTQ: Contraception
Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.Contraception, or birth control, is important for anyone that does not wish to become pregnant. Especially those who are sexually active, are thinking about becoming sexually active, or just aren’t […]
Read more »For the last four months, I have been taking a birth control called Wymzya FE. I really like this birth control, but when I had my physical with my primary care provider, they switched me to the generic form of Wymzya FE. My question is, will I still be protected from pregnancy if I take the generic form of Wymzya?
Updated 3 June 2022 under Ask Us.Great question! Yes, you will still be protected against pregnancy even if you take a generic form of the medication. You might being wondering, is there a difference? The simple […]
Read more »I’ve learned a lot about the human body lately and I feel disgusted realizing there are parts of me dedicated to sex and making babies. I hate my entire reproductive tract and especially my boobs. I wish my chest was flat. Is it normal to feel this?
Updated 10 June 2022 under Ask Us.Thank you so much for reaching out to us with this question! We are glad you are learning and asking questions about your body. It’s totally normal to have different […]
Read more »I’m 14, and my fiancé and I are ready for sex. I’m planning to use lots of protection. My parents don’t want me to have sex, but they are giving me an okay. We both have plans for the future, and he will be by my side if I get pregnant early. Am I ready, or no?
Updated 22 July 2022 under Ask Us.Deciding when you are ready to have sex for the first time is a deeply personal experience, and the fact that you are asking us this question means you are […]
Read more »Is it normal for your vagina to be loose and look different after having sex a few times?
Updated 29 July 2022 under Ask Us.The idea that penis-in-vagina (PIV) sex causes the vagina to become “loose” or stretched-out is a myth (meaning it is made-up) that goes back hundreds of years. You may have […]
Read more »Hey! I was wondering, could the third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine make Plan B less effective?
Updated 19 August 2022 under Ask Us.Great question, thanks for asking! Over the last year and a half, we have learned a lot about the COVID-19 vaccines created by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna. Every […]
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