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Nov. 20, 2009

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Is it normal when your outer layer of your vaginal part is turning red and starts to shed? Or is it just a yeast infection?

Do vaginal infections effect sex hormones if you get them or if a vaginal infection is left untreated?

I’m a 16-year-old female. I was recently diagnosed with vaginitis. It was treated with medication, but now my vagina is swollen, irritated, itchy and bleeding on the inside area. I went to a youth clinic to get checked for STDs and I was fine except for vaginitis. What could it be?

I have been diagnosed by my GYN with dysplasia. Is it curable and will I have it for the rest of my life? I am a 15-year-old female.

I had crabs and thought I got rid of them with the RID medication. They came back and I shaved my pubic hair. As you said on this Web site, shaving doesn’t solve the problem. Do crabs go under your skin? Can I use the rid on my skin without the pubic hair?

I am a 14 year old female. Should I get the vaccine for cervical cancer? Do I need to worry about that now?

I took an extra week of birth control, so I didn’t have my period last month. This month I have not had a period, but I have had a heavy white discharge. Could taking an extra week of birth control cause me to miss two months of my period?

My period isn't red. I actually think there’s a green tint to it. I told my mom and she said it’s normal for the first time, but is has been almost a year since I started. Should I see a doctor?

How does a condom work on an uncircumcised penis if the foreskin moves so easily during sex? Wouldn't the foreskin bunch up inside the condom?

I have a small white bump on my lower lip that fluctuates in size. I also have HPV. Are these connected? What should I do about it?

I have been diagnosed with HPV and cervical dysplasia. Can my boyfriend can get dysplasia or HPV?

I’m a guy who had one outbreak of herpes. Is my partner only at risk of contracting it when I have the symptoms, or am I always contagious?

Yesterday my friend told me she had sex with her 10th grade math teacher. My friend says she really loves her teacher, and told me not to tell anyone. But I'm scared she might be pregnant. What should I do?

What is spermicidal cream or gel? And how is it used?

Recently my penis has developed some swelling on the shaft of my penis right below the head. What is it? I’m 15.

Does a sexually transmitted infection leave your system if treated with antibiotics or does it forever stay with you like mono?

I'm a 14-year-old girl. I am fairly tan, and the skin down there is dark brown. Should the skin around my vaginal area, such as the "clitoris" be darker than the general color of my skin? I am worried that I might have a disease.

I have dry skin on various spots on my penis. Is this normal? What should I do?

Is it possible to become pregnant after anal sex? Is there any way I can prevent this? I'm in a relationship I know is monogamous and don't have to worry about disease and do not need a condom.

I noticed these little white spots on the hair around my vagina. Sometimes the hair itches. I tried washing it real well, but they don't go away. What should I do?

I am a 17-year-old lesbian. Does TeenGrowth have any information about safe sex for homosexual youth?

My ex-boyfriend has been abusive to me. He has shoved objects inside down there. I got BV for about the 10th time in two years. I told my doctor about my ex and after an examination, she said my cervix looked irritated. What exactly did she mean by that? Can she tell that my ex boyfriend has hurt me by examining me?

I'm 18 and have been with the same girl for five years. We're both virgins. When is the right time to have sex?

A friend told me he has a STD, We are both on the wrestling team. Can I catch it from him?

Where can I get more information on the Depo-Provera shot?

I’m a 14-year-old girl and I believe I'm ready to have sex. I’m not scared about pain, but I’m scared I might get pregnant (a lot of women in my family get pregnant when they lose their virginity). Of course I’ll use a condom but what if it tears? What should I do? Do condoms labeled “ultra thin’ tear more easily?

The last time my boyfriend and I had sex, when he went to take off the condom it wasn’t there. We couldn't figure out where it went. Could it be inside of me? Do you think I could be pregnant?

I am 19 and have been sexually active since I was 17. I had a pelvic exam and ever since I have had bleeding during/after intercourse. Not all the time, but the majority of the time. Why is this happening and what I should do?

One of my best friends has had unprotected sex. She is 13. She says it's fine and that I shouldn't worry about her, but I am worried. How can I knock some sense into her before a sperm gets knocked into her first?

My boyfriend and I use Alka Seltzer^R (I insert it before he inserts his penis.) Is it bad? Should we still use protection?

Is it healthy for my girlfriend to swallow my semen?

Why is it unsafe to take a yeast infection cream if you have lower back pain?

Are there condoms for girls?

My girlfriend doesn't want me to use condoms. She says it makes her think I don't trust her. I don't like them a lot, but I keep hearing about how important they are. Should I listen to her?

I am 13 and used to be sexually active. I think I have a yeast infection, but I’m not sure. Is there anyway to find out without my parents knowing and without going to the doctor?

I'm 14 years old and am sexually active. We use a condom, but I'm paranoid and want to get on birth control. I have no way of getting the pills, so his older sister said she would let me use hers. Is it safe for me to use her pills? If I go to the doctor, will he know that I’m on the pill? If I take a drug test for my job will they know I’m taking it?

What exactly is "poppin a cherry,” and does it hurt? Is there anyway I can prepare? (masturbating, etc.)

I am a 13-year-old boy who is gay. My doctor said my breasts swelled because I had anal sex. I began having sex at age 9. He said this is a common development in gay boys of age 9 to 12. Is this true?

I heard about a birth control option for women called the patch. What is it, how does it work?

Sometimes I have shooting pains in my penis and anus. Is something wrong or is this normal?

What is the best type of condom?

If a guy has warts and touches my genitals, can I get genital warts?

I'm not currently sexually active, but my boyfriend and I have had oral sex. I'm pretty sure it will go farther soon, so I'm going to be prepared. Is birth control available over-the-counter? Is a parent required to be present when you buy it? What's the best kind?

Can you get HIV or STDs from performing oral sex? Where can I go to get tested without my parents knowing?

Does wearing more than one condom decrease the chances of AIDS?

Can you get infected with HIV by saliva?

I'm 16 and am sexually active. Recently I discovered a rash around my vagina. It’s painful, but does not hurt when I urinate. Also I’ve noticed a change in my discharge. Who is the best person to see and can you give me any advice on what you think it may be?

What are the symptoms of a yeast infection?

I have been having this discharge for over four months but no signs of my period coming. What does this mean?

Our sex education teacher says that condoms don't prevent HIV and that the only way to be safe is not to have sex. Is he right?

Is it absolutely necessary to go to the gynecologist? I’ve had sex but no one says it’s a big deal to go.

Lately I have had pain in my lower abdomen when I urinate. My urine has a distinct odor and is cloudy. I also have an intense itch in my vagina that is unreachable. What do you think is wrong with me?

I have a pain in my lower left side of my stomach. I've had two ultrasounds and they still don't know what it is. They said it might be a cyst on my ovary, but that it's unlikely because I'm on the pill. I’m always tired, feel like I’m going to be sick and have really bad headaches. I’ve had sex and wonder if it may be mono or another type of STD?

My brother went to the doctor and had a penis culture. What is it and how is it performed?

My girlfriend and I had sex for the first time and now it burns when she urinates. We used protection and we were both virgins. I think it might be a yeast infection, but I’m worried it may be some sort of STD. What could it be?

I went in to get tested for STDs recently, and I may have Chlamydia or some other bacterial infection. I need to go back in to be tested again in three weeks. The first test was extremely painful, and I'm afraid to have it done again. Is there a less painful STD test I can take?

After having sex, I bleed like I’m peeing out blood. What is happening?

I have herpes. Are they any closer to finding a cure?

My left testicle hangs and my right testicle is always up. Sometimes I have pain in the testicles. Is there anything I can do without seeing a doctor?

I'm 13 and have had sex twice, the second time I had a real bad odor. It started the next day and lasted for three days. What was it?

I have this white discharge. It started about the same time I had unprotected sex. Could I have an STD?

My vagina seems redish/brown, is this a sign of yeast infection?

What is a carrier of hepatitis C? Can I have some information on the disease?

What is a dental dam?

Is it possible to become pregnant from anal sex? Can semen leak out and get you pregnant?

Can I get pregnant or get sexually transmitted diseases, like HIV, from performing oral sex?

After I finish urinating, my penis stings a little bit. Is this normal?

My period usually only lasts three or four days. This time my period was really heavy the first two days and really light the next four or five days. Also there has been kind of a white almost translucent discharge, it is kind of thick. What could it be?

If my boyfriend and I are sitting in the jacuzzi, is it possible for me to get pregnant if he ejaculates in the water?

I have this discharge from my vagina and it's white and thick. My vagina also burns. I'm scared to talk to my mom about it. What can I do?

I have these hard sores around my vagina. They come and go and are like open sores sometimes. What are they and what can I do to make them go away.

If you have sex for the first time with a person infected with HIV, you can't get infected with HIV, right? It takes more than one time to be infected doesn't it?

I am pregnant and am having a discharge. I am wondering if this is normal. I haven't been to a doctor yet to check and see what this is. Can you help me?.

I drink a lot, but three days ago, I went too far. I went out and had a lot to drink and ended up with guys all over me and I don't remember what happened. I don't know if my boyfriend knows what I did and my period is late. I think I am pregnant, what am I going to do? Please help.

When my boyfriend and I have sex we don't use protection, but right before he ejaculates, he pulls out. I know that you answered a question saying that it is likely to get pregnant even if he does pull out, but I haven't become pregnant yet. But a couple of times, he ejaculated in me and I didn't get pregnant. Could it be because I haven't had an orgasm or am I infertile?

When does a girl start having pelvic exams and pap smears?

What are the visible symptoms of herpes?

I have been urinating a lot. I went to my doctor and had a urine test and everything was OK. But I still go to the bathroom a lot. I bought pads for men. Is this OK?

I am 13 and already started my period. I have had it three times. Now, instead of bleeding, I have a mucus like discharge at the time I should be on my period. I’m not a virgin and I’m not pregnant. Can you tell me what is wrong with me and what I should do?

I have had my period for three weeks. I am getting really tired. What should I do?

What is the big deal about syphilis? I thought it was obsolete these days?

I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. He told me he has chlamydia. What is it and what should I do?

My doctor told me I have bacterial vaginosis. I didn't even know it. Can my boyfriend catch it?

Our public school is planning to begin a "sex education" course for eighth graders. Some of the parents and teachers want a program that only teaches about abstinence. I haven't had sex and don't want to yet, but I know some of my friends who say they are. What types of programs have been most helpful to students?

The nurse just called and told me my PAP test was abnormal. She said not to worry but I need to have another one in 3 months. I thought that an abnormal PAP test meant cancer. Why shouldn't I worry? Should I go to different doctor to get another PAP?

I've noticed that there are stains in my underpants for the past couple of days. They're sort of clear - not yellow or green. Sometimes when I pee, it burns a little bit. I haven't been using a condom with my new sex partner - What should I do?

I found these bumps on my penis. They sort of look like warts. I didn't think guys got warts there.

I really like to French kiss. Is it safe?

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