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I am pregnant, and want to stay pregnant, but heard it can lead to lifelong health effects. Is this true?
Pregnancy is a natural, but large, change for your body that does increase stress on your body. It causes physical, hormonal, and other changes to your body that can have lasting effects on your body, including putting stress on your body that can have negative effects in the long-run. However, like stated, pregnancy is natural and your body is made to adapt to it. While it can have lasting impacts, like any major bodily change, it is a natural process for your body. To make
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Dec 1, 20251 min read
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I want to have sex, but it feels like my vagina tightens every time and it hurts. Why is this? What can I do?
Vaginal tightness and pain during sex is common and can be caused by many things. First, make sure that you and your partner are both comfortable and relaxed, as stress can cause tightening or less pleasure. Also, foreplay or working on getting "turned on" more can cause your body to relax more during sex and decrease tightness. Using things like lube can also help with friction! Communication and comfort can be key to decreasing stress and increasing arousal to lessen vagina
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Dec 1, 20251 min read
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Are the abortion pill and the morning after pill the same thing?
No, the morning after pill and the abortion pill are not the same thing. The morning after pill (e.g., Plan B), is a pill you take within 72 hours after having sex to PREVENT a pregnancy from happening. It is emergency birth control. It contains either levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate to ensure a fertilized egg does not implant in the uterus. This prevents pregnancy from starting. The abortion pill is a pill you take AFTER getting pregnant. In the early stages of a pregna
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Dec 1, 20251 min read
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Is it safer to use 2 condoms to prevent pregnancy?
No, it is not better to use two condoms. In fact, two condoms can cause friction between the condoms and make it easier for the condoms to break. Using two condoms, therefore, can increase the risk of pregnancy. Do not use two condoms! This includes using two external condoms (ones that go on the penis), or using an internal and external condom together (an internal condom is one that goes inside the vagina/anus).
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Dec 1, 20251 min read
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Can I get pregnant from anal sex?
No, you will not get pregnant if you only have anal sex, since your digestive system and your reproductive organs are not connected. The sperm needs to enter the vagina/uterus in order for pregnancy to potentially occur. However, with anal sex you are more prone to getting an STI, so still make sure you use protection, such as a condom or internal condom, to prevent STIs!
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Dec 1, 20251 min read
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How do I test for endometriosis?
Endometriosis is when endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing pain and potential reproductive complications. Common symptoms may include extreme pain during your period, pain during sex, excessive bleeding, among other symptoms. If you are experiencing pain or excessive bleeding during your period, you should see a doctor to check to check for any issues and get treatment to manage your symptoms. To get tested for endometriosis, you will need to see a doctor -
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Dec 1, 20251 min read
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I gave a blowjob to somebody recently. Should I get STI tested?
If you are sexually active, including having oral sex, it is recommended that you get STI tested on a regular basis, or when you are...
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Aug 25, 20251 min read
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I used one of your pregnancy tests. How will I know the result?
If you order pregnancy tests from our online store, it will come with a complete guide of how to use and read the results! Follow that...
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Aug 25, 20251 min read
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Where can I get Plan B?
Plan B, or the morning after pill, is a brand of emergency contraceptive pills, which you can take within a few days after having sex to...
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Jul 10, 20251 min read
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