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I’m not pregnant but I’m not getting my period. What could cause this?

Nellie

Jul 27, 2022
1 min

I’m not pregnant but I’m not getting my period. What could cause this?

There are a number of other reasons you could not be getting your period even though you are not pregnant. Our menstrual cycles depend on...

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How do I properly wash my vagina and with what?

Nellie

Jul 11, 2022
1 min

How do I properly wash my vagina and with what?

It's important to start by defining some anatomy terms. We're used to hearing people refer to all of a woman's reproductive anatomy as...

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Could you please explain about septate hymen and its treatment?

Nellie

Jun 16, 2022
1 min

Could you please explain about septate hymen and its treatment?

Septate hymen is rare, and occurs when people are born with extra tissue on their hymen, which is a thin tissue that is around the...

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Why does my vagina have a tingling, tight sensation when just doing regular activities like sitting?

Nellie

May 26, 2022
1 min

Why does my vagina have a tingling, tight sensation when just doing regular activities like sitting?

The most likely reason is a result of friction between or tightness from clothes and your vaginal area. The vagina and clitoris are very...

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Why is there an odor down there at times, and what can I use to stop it ?

Nellie

May 25, 2022
1 min

Why is there an odor down there at times, and what can I use to stop it ?

By down there, I am going to assume we're talking about the vagina. It is natural for there to be an odor, especially on days where you...

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Nellie

May 3, 2022
1 min

Why does it hurt when I get turned on?

Good question! Some pain when you feel turned on is normal and can be felt in a couple of places. Long story short, if you have female...

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Nellie

Mar 8, 2022
1 min

Why is the skin on my privates so dark?

Good question! Everyone's skin is different, and for many people, the skin in the area of or around your genitals may be darker...

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How long should the labia majora and minora skin be? Is there any way to shorten it?

Nellie

Feb 21, 2022
1 min

How long should the labia majora and minora skin be? Is there any way to shorten it?

It is difficult to say how long the labia majora and minora should be, given that everyone has different labia. The labia can be...

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Is it normal to have discharge everyday?

Nellie

Jan 20, 2022
1 min

Is it normal to have discharge everyday?

It can definitely be normal to have discharge everyday, but normal is different for everyone! When we're talking about discharge, it is...

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Nellie

Jan 18, 2022
1 min

When does ovulation occur?

Ovulation typically occurs about 2 weeks before the start of your menstrual cycle. Ovulation means that someone's ovary has released an...

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