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Cramps. Blemishes. Fatigue. This isn't anyone's list of favorite things, but most of us experience some or all of these symptoms once every few weeks. Awesome. The good news? There's some natural ways to treat PMS so you can feel less...well, horrible, around your period. Exercise. "Exercise gives ... read more
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Do you suspect your friend has an eating disorder? If she has stopped eating in front of you, if she’s losing weight rapidly, if she’s getting defensive when you ask her if she’s hungry, or if she’s making mysterious trips to the bathroom after meals, you may be right to think your friend has an ... read more
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Don’t be fooled - condoms are most effective (98% to be exact), comfortable, and pleasurable when people use them CORRECTLY! Here are 10 of the most common condom myths and the facts that prove them wrong. Condom Myth #1: One’s good. Two are better. It may seem like two or more condoms could ... read more
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Sunscreen can be a pain to remember and apply, especially when you just want to get out on the water, off on your run, or to an outdoor concert or BBQ. But, as we all know, sunscreen is essential in preventing burns and reducing cancer risk, not to mention keeping your skin looking beautiful for ... read more
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Periods can do crazy things. They can be like clockwork with light flow and no pain, or they can be irregular with crazy cramps and heavy bleeding. When is what’s going on with your period normal, and what do you need to be worried about? In addition to talking to a doctor, the best way to figure ... read more
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Thinking about your birth control options? When it comes to safe sex, there's not a one-size-fits-all solution. What works for someone else might not be right for you. Fortunately, there's many different types of birth control, and they have different pros and cons. But with so many to choose ... read more
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How well do you know the most common sexually transmitted infections (also called STIs or sometimes called STDs)? It's something no one wants to think about. Unfortunately they are very common and on the rise. And for many of them, you don't actually have to have penis-in-vagina sex to contract ... read more
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An IUD (intrauterine devices) is a type of birth control that has been around for decades but has been dominating recent conversations about contraception. They have been around for YEARS (mostly used by older women), but recently, docs have started recommending them more for girls. Here’s what ... read more
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It's easy to focus on the beauty benefits of working out. But constantly looking for physical changes in your weight and shape can hurt your self-confidence. When what should be body-positive workouts ends up being more like “body self-conscious,” it’s enough to put a damper on anyone's fitness ... read more
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Eating disorders are common, affecting thousands of teenagers every year. Maybe you have heard about eating disorders (Ke$ha checked into rehab for one this year), maybe you are struggling with one, or maybe you are worried about a friend. Anorexia and bulimia are the two most common types of eating ... read more
