Reproductive health education has been controversial in spite of the lifelong impact of reproductive decisions. Some feel this education should be provided privately. Others point to diseases, unwanted pregnancies and the right to be educated about health issues, and believe the most reliable way to ensure it happens is through the school system. Even though reproductive health education remains debated, comprehensive programs are part of the public school curriculum.
A hickey is nothing more than a skin bruise caused by prolonged sucking of the mouth against the skin. The bruise becomes discolored when small blood vessels called capillaries break and leak blood into the soft tissues under t...
It may even be effective in treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). That was the original reason why this pill was first created in the first place.
Q. I'm 30 years old an...
However, there could be other causes like hyperhidrosis.
Excessive sweating may be all over the body or be limited to certain areas of the body. This condition affects both men and women and usually begins during childhood ...
Here are some sexual health book recommendations:
"Making Sexual Decisions, The Ultimate Teen Guide!" by Dr. Kris. All the important teen sex topics are covered here.
"The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality" by Michae...
Q. What is human sperm made up of?
A. Sperm is found inside seminal fluid (semen). Semen is a mixture of sperm and the secretions of the seminal vesicles, prostate gland and the bulbourethral glands. Sperm make up only about ...
There are several new ones that work well. If you have symptoms of a yeast infection in your mouth--like a white covering on your throat, white spots on the back of your throat, or on the roof of your mouth--make an appointment...
The condom's actual effectiveness (taking into account human error, such as using them incorrectly and putting them on the wrong way) drops the effectiveness rate down to 80 to 90 percent.
This means that 10 to 20 couples out...
A swab sample of your cervix is taken to collect some cells to examine in a laboratory for cancerous or pre-cancerous growths, or other abnormalities. (For more details, read Pap Smears.) This simple test is an important part o...
What's up, and when will I get my period again? (I have not had sex.)
Can I give genital herpes to my boyfriend if I am not having an outbreak at the time?
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What is the function of or reason for pubic hair?
Sexual...
This measure is expensive, controversial and unproven, but it may be your only recourse.
4. Troubleshoot. Did you use an expired condom or an oil-based lubricant? Maybe you nicked the condom with a fingernail while putting it...
Sexual FAQs
Q. What is the difference between a male and female orgasm?
A. The most obvious difference in orgasms is that male orgasms are usually accompanied by the ejaculation of semen. Ejaculation involves the secretio...
Some of those can be painful. If you start to feel pain from heavy kissing, let your partner know.
How Long Does a Hickey Last?
Just like any other bruise, it will fade over time. Everyone heals at different rates. You prob...
That's why it can help for the woman to listen to her body and act appropriately. This is especially true if a woman has any pain or uterine bleeding, or if her "water is broken," in which case she'll need to avoid sexual inter...
Slow down and take your time.
Pain deep inside the pelvis: This can be caused by infections of the cervix or uterus (see PID), endometriosis, or cysts or tumors on the ovaries. All of these may be treated medically, but you n...
These were common questions from readers' emails; hopefully, they will answer some of your questions, too.
Where is What?
There are 26 pages of FAQs. Look through the index to find your question and answer of interest. They ...
In the flapper days (the 1920s), it was considered desirable to have small breasts, as was the case in the 1960s, when fashion models began to look emaciated. With the arrival of the Wonderbra, it again became fashionable to ha...
Most males discharge a small amount of fluid before ejaculation. It is a clear emission that can have a high concentration of sperm if the male had just ejaculated before you had sex. This fluid is frequently called "pre-cum." ...
Condoms are sold in most drug stores chains, in some super markets and via the Internet.
Birth contol pills are only available from a doctor, although they should be used with a diaphragm to protect yourself from STDs. If y...
In fact, the United States also has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the western world.
Find the answers to all your sexual questions here...
• Learn how to protect yourself from an unwanted pregnancy, from STDs an...
Sexual Questions Part 1
1. Why do Depo-Provera shots stop periods?
If you've gotten your injections on time, the absence of periods does not mean you're pregnant and is not something to worry about. Periods stop because Dep...
Safe sex, especially with a committed and loving partner, can bring medical health benefits. It can provide a healthy dose of exercise. The bed can actually be a good exercise machine and vigorous sexual activity can burn 200 c...
However, it is something that teenagers need to understand and control. All the authority figures are telling them to say no, however, most of the movies, television shows and the media are telling them it is more than OK. By c...
