Got a down there sitch you're too embarrassed to ask anyone else about?

Getting stinky down south? Got an itch below the belt? From hairy sitches to period probs, we’ve got the answers to all the questions you’re way too embarrassed to ask anyone else. So go ahead, ask us! If you’ve got a down there sitch...

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Mountain Dew: A toxic don't?

Do you do the Dew? You might wanna file that under “health don’ts”, dearie, ‘cause the word on the street is that the soda has a surprising ingredient (um, other than mass quantities of caffeine, of course): brominated vegetable oil, otherwise known...

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Removing your wisdom teeth might not be a smart move

In April, 17-year-old Jenny Olenick was having her wisdom teeth removed when she died due to lack of oxygen while under anesthesia. Just last week, another teen was found dead in his bed the day after his third molars were taken out. The...

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The 411 on your outta-control flow

My period is out of whack! It's so heavy on the first two days that I'm always changing my tampons every few hours. Then, I get cramps so painful and sharp that I can't concentrate in class. That's not even the worst part...

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Cali bans fake baking for the under-18 set

The West Coast state that practically invented the tan is cracking on indoor tanning, according to the Huffington Post. Yep, girls who crave that (deadly!) glow will have to look elsewhere—hopefully to tan in a can. GL is psyched to see a state...

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5 ways to sport pink in your workout gear

It's October and while that may flash images of crimson foliage and orange pumpkins, we're warming up to a different red tint: pink. We heart this girly color year-round, but this month is all about raising awareness for breast cancer. Taking a...

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Freaky fingers! Am I double-jointed?

My fingers bend back really far and it is kind of scary-looking. Am I double-jointed? Being double-jointed—or having what’s known as hypermobility syndrome—basically means that your joints are able to stretch farther than most people’s joints are able to. It can include contortionist...

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"What's the deal with the HPV vaccine?"

There are lotsa wacky rumors flying around right now about the HPV vaccine, a series of shots that can help prevent cervical cancer. We chatted up one of our fave doctors to help set the record straight. Here, Dr. Joanna K. Dolgoff gives her...

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Could this bald spot be alopecia areata?

I’ve had strong, healthy long hair for years, but when my mom was doing my hair the other day, she found a bald spot. My stepdad took a look and said it might be alopecia areata. What’s that? “Alopecia areata” is a...

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Bloody nose babe

I've been getting bloody noses a lot. Usually every other day. Sometimes they're so bad I have to sit on the floor because if I stand up I black out. Should I tell a doctor? Yes indeed, babe, it’s time to get...

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