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Pildoras anticonceptivas orales

Updated 1 December 2014 under For Parents.

Si su hija ha iniciado recientemente tomando píldoras anticonceptivas o está pensando en tomarlas, probablemente usted tenga algunas preocupaciones y preguntas. Seguramente habrá escuchado algunas cosas de los anticonceptivos que […]

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Is it true that masturbating will mess up my menstrual cycle?

Updated 26 November 2014 under Ask Us.

No. Masturbating has no affect on your menstrual cycle.

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I have MRKH syndrome and have unprotected sex very frequently. Because I have no uterus (just ovaries), I don’t have to be worried about getting pregnant, right??

Updated 12 November 2014 under Ask Us.

You are correct. You don’t have to worry about getting pregnant if you don’t have a uterus however, if you are having unprotected intercourse, you are at risk for many […]

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I have pimples near my vagina…what’s happening?

Updated 9 October 2014 under Ask Us.

If you shave your pubic hair, it’s entirely possible that the bumps that look like pimples could be caused from ingrown hairs. If this is the case, it’s best not […]

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How do you tell your parents that you’re pregnant?

Updated 15 July 2014 under Ask Us.

If you’re pregnant, it’s important for you to get health care as soon as possible so you can learn about your options. It’s best to get support from your parent(s), […]

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I had sex for the first time 6 days ago but some of the sperm fell out of the condom. I took the “morning after” pill 36 hours later. Could I be pregnant?

Updated 3 June 2014 under Ask Us.

The “morning after” pill, which is also known as Emergency Contraception, Plan B, or Next Choice, is most effective when taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. Although emergency […]

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What are the possibilities for getting HIV/AIDS even though I used protection?

Updated 27 May 2014 under Ask Us.

If you use latex condoms for protection and you use them correctly every time you have intercourse, the risk of getting HIV/AIDS is greatly reduced. The most dependable ways to […]

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Should your parents know you masturbate?

Updated 20 May 2014 under Ask Us.

Masturbation is common among both guys and girls and a normal part of healthy sexual development, and it should always be done privately. Rubbing your genitals can sometimes be irritating, […]

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Can you get HPV from anal sex?

Updated 13 May 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes, definitely! You can get HPV from anal sex, vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or simply by sexual contact. HPV and genital warts are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during […]

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Does having bacterial vaginosis or BV cause future fertility problems later (trouble getting pregnant)?

Updated 7 May 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes. If you don’t get treated, BV can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can damage your reproductive organs, making it difficult to become pregnant later. The good news is there […]

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