Ew, I have little bumps on my arms!

Ew! I have little bumps on my arms. My guy friend was hugging me one day and he totally freaked out--he said my arms feel like sandpaper. Not cool. What's the deal?! Chill. What you probably have is a...

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My throat's all phlegm-y!

I get this really gross phlegm in the back of my throat. I constantly have to clear it. This is really affecting the way I sing and talk. Ugh, we hear ya loud and…clear that phlegm. Dr. Mandell says nasal...

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Does it hurt when you first get your period?

My older sister told me that when you get your first period, it hurts a lot--now I'm really scared! Will my first period be really painful? You probably won’t feel much of anything. According to Dr. Paula Hillard, director of...

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Just shaved my legs, but I'm still seeing roots!

Whenever I shave my legs, I can always see the roots right afterward. My legs are smooth and all, but I hate the way it looks. Help! Unfortunately, shaving won't nix your hair's roots. Getting as close a shave as possible...

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Why do I wet my undies after I go to the bathroom?

Sometimes a little pee comes out in my underwear after I go to the bathroom. Do I have a bladder control problem? You’re probably just one of many girls who deal with a little bit of leakage from time to...

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Why do my fingers turn red when I'm cold?

Whenever I'm cold, my fingers start turning red and my fingertips feel stiff. This is painful and happens frequently when the A.C. is turned on high or I'm outside and it's cold. Is this normal, and what can I do...

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