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Should I start wearing bras?

My breasts are small, but I feel I should wear something to cover up. But I don’t want the boys to make fun of me if they see a bra through my shirt. What can I do? It’s totally normal...
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How do I insert a tampon?

I can’t insert a tampon without it hurting. Is something wrong? How do I get it right? Tampons can be tricky at first, but they shouldn’t be uncomfortable or painful at all, insists Dr. Charles Wibbelsman, author of The Teenage Body...

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Does the toothpaste trick really work?

I almost never get pimples but last time I did, I put toothpaste on it and left it on for the rest of the night. When I washed it off the next morning, my skin was cracked and it really...
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I get super sweaty down there. What should I do?

Lately, I have noticed some sweat "down there" and I am wondering if it is normal. One day I had a whole bunch in my underpants and it smelled really bad, too. Any advice? Before you do anything about this...

Really, dude? My BF is freaked out by my period

My boyfriend is freaked out by the fact I have my period. He found out because I bled through my pants, and now he is uncomfortable around me. How can I get things back to normal? Bill: Though periods are a...
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Everyone's shaving but me. How can I convince my mom to let me shave?

I'm in seventh grade and still have hair on my legs. I'm afraid to ask my mom if I can shave. She’ll probably assume I'm doing it for boys and I’m not. But the hair on my legs GROSSES ME...

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I'm ready for tampons. How do I tell Mom?

I want to start using tampons but I don’t know how to tell my mom when we’re at the store. Can you tell me what to say? For some reason, it can be really awkward to talk to moms about...
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Whats pH got to do with it?

I keep hearing about my pH balance and I'm very confused. What is it? The pH scale measures the relative acidity of a certain substance. Maintaining a standard pH allows organisms to function properly in a certain environment. A healthy vagina is slightly...

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