Condoms aren’t perfect, but if you’re going to have sex, they’re an important way to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and pregnancy.

Doctors may prescribe some kinds of birth control to ease period cramps. Find out what may help.

It’s possible to get an infection from “fingering” (sex that involves fingers) or oral sex. One sign may be if your genitals stay itchy, sore, or red.

Getting the HVP vaccine is still a good idea because there are different types of HPV.

When a couple has sex and sperm enters the vagina, someone can get pregnant whatever the position. Find out why.

It’s not possible to get pregnant from oral sex alone, but sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a risk. Learn how to protect yourself and your partner.

Yes. Any time a girl has unprotected sex, she could get pregnant.

If you have sex, you can get pregnant before your period, during it, or right after your period ends. Learn how to help prevent unplanned pregnancy and more.

Getting pregnant through anal sex is unlikely. A bigger concern is sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Some people clean their vagina after having sex to prevent pregnancy, but it won’t work. If you decide to have sex, use reliable birth control instead.

People who have AIDS are infected with the HIV virus. This means they can pass HIV on to others.

The chance of getting pregnant while using fingers during sex (“fingering”) is very low. Learn how it can happen, how to help prevent pregnancy, and more.

If you’re pregnant, you won’t get your period. But you can have other bleeding that might look like a period. Learn possible causes and what to do.

Using two condoms actually offers less protection than using just one. Here’s why.

It's possible to get pregnant if you have sex during your period. This is because of ovulation, the time each month when ovaries release an egg. Find out more.

Even if you haven’t had your first period, you can get pregnant if you have sex. This is because of ovulation, which happens before you start having periods.

Even if it’s someone’s first time having sex, it’s possible to become pregnant. Find out how and learn ways to help prevent it.

The HPV vaccine works best when you receive all your shots on time. Find out when to get yours.

Getting tested at a doctor’s office or health clinic is the best way to learn if you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). You can also get treatment and more.

If you’re just talking with your doctor about birth control, you don’t need a pelvic exam. But you will need one for some kinds of birth control, like diaphragms.

The exact cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome is unknown, but it can be brought on by infections and occasionally by vaccines. But no connection has been found between GBS and the HPV vaccine.

Condoms can sometimes rip or tear. Here's what can help prevent that.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) don’t always cause symptoms, so you can’t tell if your partner has one. That’s why you both should get tested for STDs.

If you can't talk with your parents about birth control, you can still get it from your doctor, a health clinic, or a school’s student health center.

You can get the Pill (or the ring or patch) from a health clinic like Planned Parenthood.

What are the are signs of a yeast infection? Find out.

Most condoms have expiration dates printed on the packaging. Avoid using a condom after it has expired.

People with STDs often don’t have symptoms, so might not even know they're infected. So it’s very important to get tested.

Bumps on your penis may or may not be cause for concern. Learn more.

Even when no sores are present, the herpes virus is still active in the body and can spread to others.

Condoms can get worn out if they’re carried around in a wallet. That means they can break more easily. Learn better places to keep them.

Health-wise, it’s fine to have sex during your period, so it depends on how you and your partner feel about it. Find out how to stay safe if you do have sex.

Even if someone has had only one sexual partner, there’s a chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Here's how to stay safe.

Find out about dental dams, square pieces of stretchy latex or a similar material that go over a woman's genitals when she receives oral sex.

Pimples in that area could be from shaving, or an infection. Find out more.

Sex is a topic that can be hard to talk about, even with friends. Here's how to start a tough talk.

If a condom slips off, you are at higher risk for STDs and unplanned pregnancy. Here's what to do.

If you know that the condom has broken during sex, stop right away and use a new condom. Find out more.

Having sex when you think it’s a "safe" time can lead to an unplanned pregnancy. It’s hard to know when you're least likely to become pregnant.

If there's a change in the way your discharge looks or smells, it’s best to see a doctor.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Just like eye color or height, your genes decide your breast size.

Touching or massaging breasts doesn’t make them grow. Find out what does affect how breasts develop.

There's no fast way to get rid of extra skin after weight loss. To keep seeing improvement, give it more time.

When males go through puberty, some develop a small lump in one or both breasts, which can be tender.

It's normal for guys to have one testicle a bit bigger than the other, and it's usually the right testicle.

Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn.

The best thing to do if you have a question about dieting is to see your doctor.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Is there a way to remove pubic hair painlessly? Find out.

It's quite common for girls to have different-sized breasts, especially as they develop during puberty. If you're worried about how your breasts are developing, check out this article.

Breast soreness is common as your body develops, but it's rarely serious. Find out why your breasts may hurt and what you can do about it.

The best motivator to sticking with an exercise program is having fun.

There's no fast way to get rid of extra skin after weight loss. To keep seeing improvement, give it more time.

Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn.

The best thing to do if you have a question about dieting is to see your doctor.

If you're overeating often, here are some things that might help

Most of the time, a doctor can't tell if a girl has had sex just from a pelvic exam. But you should let your doctor know if you've had sex anyway. Here's why.

It is the law that doctors must give patients copies of their medical records when they ask.

The HPV vaccine works best when you receive all your shots on time. Find out when to get yours.

The doctor or nurse practitioner will decide if you need a pelvic exam based on your medical history and physical health.

It's up to you if your mom stays in the room with you during a gyn exam.

The exact cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome is unknown, but it can be brought on by infections and occasionally by vaccines. But no connection has been found between GBS and the HPV vaccine.

You can get the Pill (or the ring or patch) from a health clinic like Planned Parenthood.

You might not want to talk with your doctor about things like sex or STDs when your parent is in the exam room. These three tips may help.

Find out how to take charge of managing your medical care.

Most pediatricians stop seeing patients who are between the ages of 18 and 21, so you'll need to make the switch eventually.

Some primary care doctors provide routine gynecological care, but others don't.

During a blood draw, some people might have a vasovagal reaction. Learn more.

It's very common for teens with asthma to need changes in their medicines, such as a higher dose.

You should tell your doctor about any lumps or swelling in your testicles. Here's why.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Doctors recommend that girls start seeing a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15. Here's why.

Find out why doctors might do this during an exam.

Getting an erection during a testicular exam is a natural, physical response. It's not something you can control.

Doctors check the testicles to make sure everything is healthy and that a guy doesn't have any problems, like a hernia.

Many things can make a girl's period stop — including exercising a lot and losing weight quickly.

The best motivator to sticking with an exercise program is having fun.

It can be dangerous to run outside in the heat — it becomes harder for your body to cool itself down, which can lead to heat-related illnesses and dehydration.

Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn.

It's very common for teens with asthma to need changes in their medicines, such as a higher dose.

It's common to feel sore after an intense workout, especially if you tried something new. It's probably a good idea to take it easy.

The right sports bra will help keep breast-bouncing to a minimum and reduce soreness.

When it comes to sports injuries, the days of "just suck it up" or "play through the pain" are over. Here's why.

If you tore your ACL, you might need this surgery to fix it. Find out what's involved.

Water is always the best way to hydrate and avoid empty calories. And you can always add flavors to it.

Helmets are a way to help protect your head from injuries like cuts and skull fractures.

If you like fast food, you can grab a bite in a smart way. Here's how.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Foods that are high in fat and calories and low in nutrition can be bad for your health, even if you're skinny.

If you're overeating often, here are some things that might help

Water is always the best way to hydrate and avoid empty calories. And you can always add flavors to it.

When someone pressures you to do something you're not comfortable with, you have a right to say no.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) don’t always cause symptoms, so you can’t tell if your partner has one. That’s why you both should get tested for STDs.

If your partner smokes, here are tips on getting them to stop.

If someone you know has ASD, you may wonder what to say and do at times. These tips can help.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Sex is a topic that can be hard to talk about, even with friends. Here's how to start a tough talk.

Friends can be the first line of defense for someone who is having an asthma flare-up. Here's how to be prepared.

People infected with hepatitis B can pass it to others through blood, so anyone who has ever tested positive for it can't donate blood.

Lots of people feel motion sickness while playing video games. Here's why.

The genes of both parents are involved for a child to be born with sickle cell disease. Learn all about it.

Find out what the experts have to say.

What are the are signs of a yeast infection? Find out.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

When males go through puberty, some develop a small lump in one or both breasts, which can be tender.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Lots of women who have migraines get them as part of their PMS symptoms. Learn more.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

You should tell your doctor about any lumps or swelling in your testicles. Here's why.

Friends can be the first line of defense for someone who is having an asthma flare-up. Here's how to be prepared.

Doctors can treat medical problems and sometimes cure them. But what's the difference between a "treatment" and a "cure"? Find out.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say!

Helmets are a way to help protect your head from injuries like cuts and skull fractures.

Your cycle should go back to normal with treatment.

It's not a good idea to go an entire school day without changing pads, pantiliners, or tampons. Here's why.

There are permanent ways and temporary ways to deal with upper-lip hair.

There are several ways to remove nipple hair. Learn more.

Shaving is an easy way to remove pubic hair. It is fairly inexpensive, and you can do it yourself.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Is there a way to remove pubic hair painlessly? Find out.

Find out what the experts have to say.

If there's a change in the way your discharge looks or smells, it’s best to see a doctor.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

If you don't feel like you can talk with your parents about getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), here are some tips on how to keep it private.

You might not want to talk with your doctor about things like sex or STDs when your parent is in the exam room. These three tips may help.

Find out how to take charge of managing your medical care.

Most people think of a virgin as someone who hasn’t had vaginal sex. So, if you use a tampon and haven’t had vaginal sex, you’re still a virgin.

Doctors may prescribe some kinds of birth control to ease period cramps. Find out what may help.

Yes. Any time a girl has unprotected sex, she could get pregnant.

It's not a good idea to keep a tampon in if you're having vaginal sex. Here's why.

You can, but it's probably better (and easier) to wait until your period comes.

Yes. Any girl who has her period can use a tampon.

It's not a good idea to go an entire school day without changing pads, pantiliners, or tampons. Here's why.

Masturbation doesn't affect periods or cause health problems. Those are rumors. Find out more.

Even if you haven’t had your first period, you can get pregnant if you have sex. This is because of ovulation, which happens before you start having periods.

Many things can make a girl's period stop — including exercising a lot and losing weight quickly.

It's normal if you can't figure out your cycle for the first couple of years after you start getting your period.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Many girls throw up — or feel like they might throw up — just before or during their periods.

Girls usually get their first periods between the ages of 8 and 15. However, some girls start puberty a little earlier or later than others.

The only way to know if everything's OK is to visit your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Vaginal discharge is normal and due to changing hormone levels. It helps keep the vagina healthy.

Lots of women who have migraines get them as part of their PMS symptoms. Learn more.

It might seem like your period stops at night, but what you're noticing is probably gravity at work.

It's perfectly normal to notice some clumps from time to time during your period.

When a girl's period is irregular, it might come more than once a month or only come every few months.

Discharge helps clean and moisten the vagina as well as prevent and fight infection.

Health-wise, it’s fine to have sex during your period, so it depends on how you and your partner feel about it. Find out how to stay safe if you do have sex.

It's fine to wear a tampon in the bath or shower.

Period blood can be brown as well as red.

Lots of girls get aching in their breasts before their periods start. Here's what can help.

Irregular and missed periods are common. Learn more.

Doctors sometimes prescribe birth control pills (the Pill) to regulate periods. Here's why.

It's normal to have the blues or feel sick before and during a period.

Your cycle should go back to normal with treatment.

When someone pressures you to do something you're not comfortable with, you have a right to say no.

Most of the time, a doctor can't tell if a girl has had sex just from a pelvic exam. But you should let your doctor know if you've had sex anyway. Here's why.

The only way a doctor might know if someone has been masturbating is if the area was irritated enough to make it red or a darker shade than usual.

It’s possible to get an infection from “fingering” (sex that involves fingers) or oral sex. One sign may be if your genitals stay itchy, sore, or red.

When a couple has sex and sperm enters the vagina, someone can get pregnant whatever the position. Find out why.

If you don't feel like you can talk with your parents about getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), here are some tips on how to keep it private.

It's not a good idea to keep a tampon in if you're having vaginal sex. Here's why.

Wet dreams begin during puberty when the body starts making more testosterone, a male hormone. They're a normal part of growing up and you can't stop them.

Masturbation won’t stunt growth (keep a person from from getting taller) or cause any health problems. Find out more.

Some studies have shown a decrease in sperm count from wearing tight-fitting underwear.

It’s possible to get a yeast infection after having sex. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.

It is possible to get genital herpes from oral sex. Here's why.

People who have AIDS are infected with the HIV virus. This means they can pass HIV on to others.

Find out what the experts have to say.

The HPV vaccine protects against 90% of the HPV strains that cause genital warts. But it can't protect against them all.

It's possible to get pregnant if you have sex during your period. This is because of ovulation, the time each month when ovaries release an egg. Find out more.

The HPV vaccine works best when you receive all your shots on time. Find out when to get yours.

Getting tested at a doctor’s office or health clinic is the best way to learn if you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). You can also get treatment and more.

It's up to you if your mom stays in the room with you during a gyn exam.

Touching or massaging breasts doesn’t make them grow. Find out what does affect how breasts develop.

If you and your partner plan to have sex, or if you’ve already had it, it’s important to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Here's what to expect.

People with STDs often don’t have symptoms, so might not even know they're infected. So it’s very important to get tested.

Bumps on your penis may or may not be cause for concern. Learn more.

It's normal for guys to have one testicle a bit bigger than the other, and it's usually the right testicle.

Find out what the experts have to say.

It’s normal for people to masturbate. Some people do it to relieve stress or tension. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about.

It's normal to think about sex often, just once in a while, or not all. Find out how puberty plays a role and what sexual attraction is.

Condoms can get worn out if they’re carried around in a wallet. That means they can break more easily. Learn better places to keep them.

Health-wise, it’s fine to have sex during your period, so it depends on how you and your partner feel about it. Find out how to stay safe if you do have sex.

Shaving, whether it's your legs, armpits, or pubic area, is a personal choice.

Even if someone has had only one sexual partner, there’s a chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Here's how to stay safe.

Having sex can affect your health in ways you might not see or feel, so it's important to tell your doctor. Here’s how.

Find out about dental dams, square pieces of stretchy latex or a similar material that go over a woman's genitals when she receives oral sex.

Wet dreams begin during puberty when the body starts making more testosterone, a male hormone. Some guys may feel embarrassed, but they're normal.

Pimples in that area could be from shaving, or an infection. Find out more.

Sex is a topic that can be hard to talk about, even with friends. Here's how to start a tough talk.

If a condom slips off, you are at higher risk for STDs and unplanned pregnancy. Here's what to do.

If you know that the condom has broken during sex, stop right away and use a new condom. Find out more.

Having sex when you think it’s a "safe" time can lead to an unplanned pregnancy. It’s hard to know when you're least likely to become pregnant.

Find out what the experts have to say.

If there's a change in the way your discharge looks or smells, it’s best to see a doctor.

Some, but not all, girls bleed the first time they have vaginal sex. Here's why.

There are permanent ways and temporary ways to deal with upper-lip hair.

There are several ways to remove nipple hair. Learn more.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Most people need just three skin care products to take care of the skin on their face. Find out which ones to use.

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition that causes tiny bumps, often on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, or cheeks. Learn the symptoms and treatments.

It's tempting, but should you pop that pimple? Find out.

Pimples in that area could be from shaving, or an infection. Find out more.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Nightmares aren't completely preventable, but you can set the stage for a peaceful night's rest.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Find out what the experts have to say.

Is it OK to wear a bra at night? Find out.

Wet dreams begin during puberty when the body starts making more testosterone, a male hormone. Some guys may feel embarrassed, but they're normal.

If you find yourself lying awake in bed, try these tips.

Sleep paralysis can happen just once and never again.

This body movement is called a hypnic (or hypnagogic) or myoclonic jerk.