My boyfriend and I have tried to have sex many times, but every time he tries to insert his penis it really hurts. Recently, I tried touching the opening of my vagina with a finger, again I had really bad pain. We did get his penis in all the way one time, but it was painful. Please help!

Updated 30 September 2020 under Ask Us.

So glad you asked us this question! For some, conversations about sex are awkward or uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t be this way. Talking about sex is how you learn, especially […]

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I really want to get pregnant. The only problem is, I haven’t had my first period yet and I am worried about getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Is it possible to get pregnant (even if I haven’t had my period yet), while protecting myself from STIs?

Updated 2 October 2020 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question. It is totally possible for a young woman to become pregnant without having her first period. This is because during ovulation a mature egg is […]

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Is it normal to feel ashamed after masturbating? I tried to finger myself and it really hurt. When I pulled out my hands, there was a lot of blood. Did I hurt myself? I feel very ashamed.

Updated 11 November 2020 under Ask Us.

First, what is masturbation? Masturbation is when a person touches or rubs their genitals. It’s completely normal for both men and women to masturbate. There is a stigma around masturbation, […]

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I have taken two pregnancy tests and they both came back positive. I am a virgin! How is this possible? I don’t know how to tell my parents, help!

Updated 27 November 2020 under Ask Us.

There isn’t a medical definition of a “virgin” or virginity. The term is used differently by different people and may relate to cultural or religious beliefs or the meaning of […]

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HIV, AIDS

I just read your guide on HIV Testing and it mentions, “A reactive result is considered a preliminary positive, and means that HIV antibodies were found.” So what does it mean if the second test is negative?

Updated 1 December 2020 under Ask Us.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV isn’t treated it can progress into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). However, with early testing and […]

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Does getting the flu shot interfere with getting a Depo shot at the same time?

Updated 15 December 2020 under Ask Us.

Great question, it’s always easier to get all your shots at once or at the same appointment, especially during these strange times. For starters, Depo-Provera ® aka “depo-shot” is a […]

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Abuso Sexual y Violación

Updated 13 July 2020 under Guías de la Salud.

Todo el mundo merece respeto y sentirse seguro en sus relaciones sexuales. Sabemos que el abuso sexual y las violaciones ocurren, y puede ser difícil hablar sobre el tema o […]

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Abstinence

Updated 5 June 2019 under Health Guides.

More and more teenagers are choosing abstinence because they want to be 100% sure of avoiding STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and pregnancy. Even teens who have had sex before are […]

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Pregnancy: How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy

Updated 27 June 2019 under Health Guides.

If you’ve decided to continue your pregnancy, it’s very important to make healthy choices. Make an appointment with your health care provider and begin prenatal care early. Make sure you […]

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Salud Universitaria: Salud Sexual, Relaciones, y Recursos

Updated 19 November 2019 under Guías de la Salud.

Las personas toman muchas decisiones sobre su sexualidad durante la universidad, incluyendo si se abstendrán de tener relaciones sexuales o si empezarán, o continuarán, a ser activas sexualmente. Otras decisiones […]

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