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Learn the facts about sexual health with articles about puberty, menstruation, infections, and just about everything else you wanted to know, for guys and girls.


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Your Changing Body
Delayed Puberty
Everything You Wanted to Know About Puberty
Female Reproductive System
Male Reproductive System
When Will I Start Developing?
Why Is My Voice Changing?

For Girls
All About Menstruation
Am I Still a Virgin If I Use a Tampon?
Are Changes in My Vaginal Discharge OK?
Breast and Pelvic Exams
Can I Make My Breasts Larger?
Can a Girl Get Pregnant if She Has Sex During Her Period?
Coping With Common Period Problems
Endometriosis
Female Reproductive System
Finding the Right Bra
Having a Healthy Pregnancy
How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination
I'm 14 and I Don't Have My Period Yet. Is This Normal?
I've Never Had My Period, so What's This Discharge?
My Periods Are Irregular. Is Something Wrong With Me?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The Deal With Feminine Hygiene
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Virginity: A Very Personal Decision
Why Are My Breasts Different Sizes?
Why Are My Breasts Sore?

For Guys
Can a Girl Get Pregnant if She Has Sex During Her Period?
Hernias
How to Perform a Testicular Self-Examination
I'm a Guy . . . So How Come I'm Developing Breasts?
Is It Normal to Get Erections?
Is My Penis Normal?
Male Reproductive System
Testicular Injuries
Varicocele
Virginity: A Very Personal Decision
Why Do I Need Testicular Exams?
Why Is My Voice Changing?

STDs & Other Infections
About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Chlamydia
Genital Herpes (HSV-2)
Genital Warts (HPV)
Gonorrhea
HIV and AIDS
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B (HBV)
How Do People Get AIDS?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis
Urinary Tract Infections
Vaginal Yeast Infections

Birth Control
Abstinence
Birth Control Methods: How Well Do They Work?
Birth Control Patch
Birth Control Pill
Birth Control Ring
Birth Control Shot
Birth Control: What You Need to Know
Can I Make It Easier to Talk to My Partner About Condoms?
Cervical Cap
Condom
Diaphragm
Douching
Emergency Contraception
IUD
Rhythm Method
Spermicide
Withdrawal




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