Topic: Sexual Health
I have been dating a guy for a while but no one knows since he is much older and my parents would be upset if they found out. I have never been to the gynecologist, and I have never had sexual intercourse. I don’t really communicate about this issue, with my boyfriend but lately, I’m feeling pressure from him to have sex. What should I do?
Updated 31 May 2016 under Ask Us.First, you should NEVER, feel pressured to have sex with anyone! You should only have sex when you’re ready and it should always be your choice. Your parents, just like […]
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Dispositivos Intrauterinos (DIUs)
Updated 15 September 2016 under Dicas de Saúde.O dispositivo intrauterino é um tipo de contracepção que é inserido através da vagina para dentro do útero para prevenir uma gestação. Existem mais de um tipo de DIU. Três […]
Read more »I have a boyfriend and it’s been 6 months since we have been dating. We haven’t kissed or had sexual contact. Is he gay?
Updated 2 July 2015 under Ask Us.It is possible that your boyfriend may think of you as a friend rather than a girlfriend but there could be other reasons why your boyfriend has not tried to […]
Read more »Does meeting someone on Tinder increase my chances or risk of getting STDs?
Updated 15 July 2015 under Ask Us.I’m 19 and going off to college in the fall. A bunch of my friends are on Tinder and I am too. But I have not met with anyone and […]
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I read that taking birth control pills can help lower the risk of getting anemia. I have already been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia; will going on the pill help?
Updated 21 October 2015 under Ask Us.Birth control pills are often prescribed by health care providers to treat certain medical conditions such as heavy periods. Because there is less menstrual bleeding when taking birth control pills, […]
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Does the Pill make you gain weight?
Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.Some teens gain weight and some teens lose weight while on the Pill, but most stay exactly the same. Try to remember to watch your portion sizes, avoid fast food, […]
Read more »I heard that birth control pills cause cancer. Is this true?
Updated 6 March 2014 under Ask Us.No. The Pill actually protects against cancer of the ovaries and cancer of the lining of the uterus. A woman is half as likely to get cancer of the uterus […]
Read more »Is it true that people gain weight on birth control pills – and if yes how can you lose it?
Updated 6 March 2014 under Ask Us.The truth is most people who take birth control pills do NOT gain weight. Scientific studies have not shown any link between the Pill and weight gain, but medication can […]
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Is watching porn OK?
Updated 5 February 2014 under Ask Us.The answer to this question is complicated, so we’ve done our research and asked our experts for their opinion. Here’s the answer: “Porn”, short for pornography usually refers to media […]
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I’m 15. How do I know if I’m ready to have sex and what are the negative effects?
Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.Deciding to have a sexual relationship is an important decision since it involves both your body and your emotions. You need to make sure that it is the right decision […]
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