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5/16/12
“I think I'm fat, but my friends say I'm not. How do I know who is right?”
5/9/12
“I can see tiny black spots under my pale skin where I shave my pubic hair. Is this normal?”
5/2/12
“Is it normal for my breasts to be red after a shower?”
4/25/12
“Can I have sex while I'm on my period?”
4/18/12
“I have a hair problem on my nipple area, what should I do to solve my problem?”
4/11/12
“I had some sort of skin tag turn up overnight. It's right next to my labia - what could it be?”
4/4/12
“I'm 18. I have breasts and hair in the necessary places, but no period. Should I be worried?”
3/28/12
“I have different size breasts. Can I fix this?”
3/21/12
“I had sex ONCE, about a year ago. Do I need a Pap test?”
3/14/12
“I had a sinus infection recently, and now I have white vaginal discharge. Is this normal?”
“I had a sinus infection recently, and now I have white discharge that looks like cottage cheese coming out of my vagina. Is this normal?”
3/7/12
“If my mom got her period at 13, will I get my period then?”
2/29/12
“I have PCOS and I'm scared I won't be able to have children...what do you recommend?”
2/22/12
“Is it important for teens to have accurate information about emergency contraception?”
2/15/12
“I like to feel my breasts (just mine). Am I gay or bi-curious for that?”
2/8/12
“Does masturbating too often cause any serious health problems?”
“Does masturbating too often cause any serious health problems or long term effects? If it does, then what are the treatments to prevent it? And also how can I stop masturbating too much?”
2/1/12
“If you have a UTI and it feels better, do you still need to finish the medicine?”
“If you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), and it feels better, do you still need to finish the medicine and keep the appointment with your doctor?”
1/25/12
“I wet the bed every night and wear diapers. How can I stop?”
“I wet the bed every night and wear diapers. I can't have sleepovers or go to overnight camp, but my parents don't want to do anything about it. How can I stop bedwetting and convince my parents to help?”
1/18/12
“How can I tell if I have a septate hymen?”
“I think I may have a septate hymen, but I'm not sure. How can I tell for sure without going to a doctor? I don't want to make an appointment if nothing is wrong.”
1/11/12
“Is it true that people gain weight on birth control pills - and if yes how can you lose it?”
1/4/12
“I have a terrible, itchy rash around my anal area. ACK, help!”
“I have a terrible, itchy rash around my anal area. I've tried over-the-counter medicine for diaper rash which kind of works, but has a strong smell and leaves white cream all over my underwear, which bugs me. ACK, help!”
12/28/11
“Does putting in a tampon hurt?”
12/21/11
“I have a smell coming from my vagina. What causes it and how do I get rid of it?”
12/14/11
“I have leaking breasts. Should I worry or see a health care provider?”
12/7/11
“How do I lose weight as soon as possible?”
11/30/11
“What does it mean when a yellow sticky thing comes out of your vagina?”
11/23/11
“How can I tighten my breasts?”
11/16/11
“What could be the reason that I can't insert a tampon?”
11/9/11
“How do you get pregnant?”
11/2/11
“How can I have a “pear” body shape?”
10/26/11
“I had sex last night without precaution. What should I do now?”
10/19/11
“Are you still a virgin if you masturbate?”
10/12/11
“What does bi-curious mean?”
10/5/11
“Can girls have wet dreams?”
9/28/11
“What does it mean if you have a strange smell coming from your vagina?”
9/21/11
“What is oral sex?”
9/14/11
“Is it okay to have sex during your period?”
9/7/11
“Can girls get erections?”
8/31/11
“I cut myself. How do I get help without telling my parents?”
8/24/11
“How do you tell your parents that you're having sex?”
“How do you tell your parents that you're having sexual intercourse with your partner?”
8/17/11
“What's an orgasm?”
8/10/11
“I'm a virgin and want to use tampons. Is that okay?”
8/3/11
“What's the correct way to get rid of bumps/pimples caused from shaving pubic hair?”
7/27/11
“What's the easiest way to get tested for STDs without my parents knowing?”
7/20/11
“What happens if you have one breast that's a cup size larger than the other?”
7/13/11
“What is brown discharge?”
7/6/11
“Can you get STDs from oral sex?”
6/29/11
“Can you get your period while you're swimming?”
6/22/11
“Is it safe to shave the hair around my breasts?”
6/15/11
“At what age can girls use tampons instead of pads for their period?”
6/8/11
“If I'm on the Pill and my bf ejaculates inside me, can I get pregnant?”
“If I'm on birth control pills and my boyfriend ejaculates inside of me, am I at high risk of becoming pregnant?”
6/1/11
“Can I get pregnant from anal sex?”
5/25/11
“If girls get periods, what do guys get?”
5/18/11
“What are the signs of a vaginal infection?”
5/11/11
“I heard you're supposed to limit yourself to only one fatty food a week. Is this true?”
“I heard you're supposed to limit yourself to only one fatty food a week. Does that mean I can only eat one ice cream, one chocolate bar, or one piece of cake (etc.) per week?”
5/4/11
“I was told I have a longitudinal (vertical) vaginal septum - What IS this?”
4/27/11
“I've been trying to get rid of my pimples. My acne just won't go away! What do I do?”
4/20/11
“I had sex with my girlfriend while she was on her period, will I be affected with any diseases?”
4/13/11
“Will my tampon fall out if I run?”
4/6/11
“I want to pierce my belly button by myself. What are the risks?”
3/29/11
“Is breast pain or tenderness normal?”
3/23/11
“Can you delay your period from coming on a certain day or week?”
3/16/11
“How do I know if I accidentally put a tampon in and forgot to take the old one out?”
3/9/11
“What is that sticky stuff coming out of my vagina?”
3/2/11
“I'm scared about coming out. What can I do?”
“I am attracted to girls, and I think I'm a lesbian, but I'm scared about coming out in case people judge me.”
2/23/11
“Is watching porn OK?”
2/16/11
“Is it okay to workout if I'm underweight?”
2/9/11
“I have PCOS. Does that mean I can't get pregnant after marriage?”
2/3/11
“Can you get pregnant right after a menstrual cycle?”
1/26/11
“What does white discharge mean?”
1/19/11
“How can I convince my parents that being a vegetarian is healthy?”
“How can I convince my parent(s) that being a vegetarian is healthy - that I don't have to eat meat to get enough protein?”
1/12/11
“I haven't had my period in 4 months and I'm not sexually active. What's up with that?”
12/29/10
“Do I have to take the tampon out every time I go to the bathroom?”
12/22/10
“I'm a boy who wants to be a girl. What do I do?”
12/15/10
“Should I shave my pubic hair?”
12/8/10
“Is masturbation normal?”
12/1/10
“Is being stressed out a symptom of being bipolar?”
11/24/10
“Can I swim if I'm wearing a tampon?”
11/17/10
“How come girls get periods but guys don't? No fair!”
11/10/10
“What are the dark pink lines on my boobs?”
11/3/10
“Why do I have white discharge but not my period?”
“Well, all my friends have had their period but not me, but I have had many other developments like discharging (white)... why???”
10/27/10
“How is bacterial vaginosis contracted and how do you get rid of it?”
“I know someone who got bacterial vaginosis. How is it contracted and how do you get rid of it, especially never having intercourse?”
10/20/10
“Are people that are born fat naturally fat?”
10/13/10
“How do you wear a tampon?”
10/6/10
“What is the best way to keep yourself protected from Chlamydia?”
9/28/10
“I've thinned out during puberty, but I'm still overweight. How I can be healthier?”
“I have thinned out over my years of puberty, but I'm still over weight. I like looking thin but I know I'm not as healthy as I could be. Any suggestions?”
9/22/10
“What happens when you have diabetes?”
9/15/10
“What can I do about feeling hungry all the time?”
“These days I've been so hungry and I never seem to be full so I keep eating. What do you suggest I do to get full and not be so hungry all the time?”
9/8/10
“Is it ok to be a little overweight?”
9/1/10
“Should I sleep with a tampon in?”
“Is it okay to use a tampon while I'm sleeping? How long can I sleep with it in?”
8/25/10
“Is it safe to do sex during your menstrual period?”
8/18/10
“What is a condom?”
8/11/10
“How do I measure my bra size myself?”
8/4/10
“How long is my menstrual cycle?”
“How do I count the days of my menstrual cycle? Do I start counting the day I start bleeding or when I finish?”
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