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 the hormones in our body (estrogen and progesterone, mainly) to work well. Sometimes, an imbalance of these hormones or the hormones that stimulate these hormones (follicle stimulating hormone, FSH, or luteinizing hormone, LH) can delay your period or make your period irregular. Often times, when teens first get their period, it can be irre

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 "the vagina." Actually, the outside part of your genitals is called the "vulva," and the vagina is the canal/tube inside you where a baby would come out of, or where period blood comes out of. You don't need to wash your vagina - the vaginal canal inside of you has its own chemically balanced environment and your vagina cleans itself. Washing

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 vaginal opening. As a result, those with septate hymen may have what looks like two vaginal openings. Depending on the situation, some with this condition can find it harder to insert a tampon during menstruation or have painful sexual intercourse. If you are concerned that you have a septate hymen, the only way to know for sure is to see a doctor

The most likely reason is a result of friction between or tightness from clothes and your vaginal area. The vagina and clitoris are very sensitive and this could be a reason you are having a tingly, tight sensation. It is not unusual to have sensation down there when you do activities because the vagina is also a part of your body and has lots of sensation (just like your fingers or your face). However, if this is a new issue that suddenly developed or if you find it getting

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 may have heavy flow or are sweating from doing lots of walking or physical activity that could create more friction in your underwear area. The important thing is to distinguish between a normal odor and a bad odor that may be a sign of an infection. The bad odors include smells that are very fishy, or other symptoms like lots of discharge, b

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 reproductive organs, this is likely because of tightening pelvic floor muscles or vaginal contractions in response to stimulation. If you have male reproductive organs, it could be a result of all the blood flow going to your testes or penis when you get turned on. Some people can also feel some stomach pain when they get turned on because of

Good question! Everyone's skin is different, and for many people, the skin in the area of or around your genitals may be darker (scientifically called hyperpigmentation). This may be due to hormones like estrogen, which can impact our skin color sometimes by stimulating our melanocytes (cells that make the pigment or color on our skin), or friction on your skin, which causes the color to get darker over time. As long as there is no irritation, reddening, or a sudden darkening

It is difficult to say how long the labia majora and minora should be, given that everyone has different labia. The labia can be asymmetrical or symmetrical, or they may be longer or shorter, with one side hanging out lower than the other. The labia minora (the inner lips) can also be bigger or smaller than the labia majora. There should be no length that is one of concern, unless they are causing you physical discomfort in any way. Most OB/GYNs would say they have never seen

It can definitely be normal to have discharge everyday, but normal is different for everyone! When we're talking about discharge, it is important to note the color, the smell, and the amount of discharge you're having. It can be normal to have discharge everyday if that discharge is clear or milky AND there is not very much (nowhere near as much as you have during your period). Some women do get discharge every day, and some have it less often. The amount of discharge and the

Ovulation typically occurs about 2 weeks before the start of your menstrual cycle. Ovulation means that someone's ovary has released an egg into their fallopian tube (learn more about female anatomy here). So, for example, if the first day of their period is April 14th, then ovulation may have occurred 14 days before, around March 31st or April 1st. The exact time of ovulation can be difficult to know, especially if someone has a menstrual cycle that is longer or shorter than