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eunoia January 12th 2009 06:53 PM
Going to the Gynecologist: What to Expect
by Jessie
This guide contains answers to the following questions:
- When should I start to see a gynecologist?
- What should I expect during my first visit? (A step-by-step discussion on what happens before, during, and after the exam room.)
- How do I choose the right doctor?
- What do I do, if I’m not insured?
TeenHelp February 12th 2022 01:15 PM
Top 7 US Food You Must Try with Your Spouse
Are you in the United States, and you are hoping to try new foods with your spouse? If yes, we congratulate you because you are about to discover some top US foods. These foods will make you and your spouse enjoy every minute you spend eating together.
We urge you to pay close attention to the information here the way an immigrant will pay attention to counsel from an Immigration lawyer for the US. When you pay attention, you’ll discover...
Mel May 23rd 2009 06:38 PM
Article featured in Avatar - Volume 1, Issue 5 (Sept. 2007).
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
by drowningangel
Several times a week, the TeenHelp staff gets questions regarding sexually transmitted diseases and infections: what they are, how to prevent them, and the symptoms you may have if you do contract one. This month, we are addressing what is becoming a commonplace issue for teenagers around the world - STDs and STIs.
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TeenHelp February 12th 2022 01:52 PM
Dangers of Teen Vaping
Teenagers are often in a hurry to grow up and tend to do things to make them look and feel older, and some teenagers do things they shouldn't feel like they belong. For decades, teens have stated that these were the reasons they started smoking cigarettes. Today, vaping has taken the place of smoking among teens as a supposedly safer alternative.
What is Vaping?
Vaping involves inhaling vapor created by an e-cigarette or a vape pen. Vaping devices contain...
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TeenHelp November 6th 2021 06:45 AM
How to change your surroundings when you need a change
By Emmie (Golfing girl) and Holly (Celyn)
When we have a bedroom or a room in our houses we can get used to how everything looks and become bored with it over time.
How do we change our surroundings? This will depend on what you're comfortable with. Some people can change everything in the bedroom right away and they are fine with this. Then you have other people who have a hard time with changing their surroundings and that is ok, so...
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TeenHelp May 5th 2016 08:37 PM
This article has been labeled as triggering, particularly on the subject of rape or abuse. The contents of this article might therefore not be suitable for certain sensitive users. Please take this into consideration before continuing to read.
Sexual self-harm
By Cassie (Cassado)
Self-harm is anything you do with the intention of harming yourself. Some common forms of self-harm include scratching, cutting, burning, or bruising. Sexual self-harm is just as common, but it is not...
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TeenHelp April 13th 2022 02:06 AM
What is Albinism?
By Hollie (Everglow.)
Albinism is a genetic condition caused by a lack of pigment called melanin in the skin, eyes and hair. As a result of this, people who have albinism may appear paler, and may have very light hair and eyes. Albinism can affect people of any nationality or skin colour, and also occurs in the animal world! Albino animals are very light in colour, and will often have red or pink eyes - a trait that can also be sometimes seen in people under certain light...
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TeenHelp December 17th 2021 12:48 PM
Storyteller. December 1st 2012 08:32 PM
Personality traits vs. disorders: know the difference!
By Robin (PSY)
We all know someone who’s narcissistic – they’re full of themselves, they put other people down, and they’re generally not fun to be around! Could it be that the person you’re thinking of is suffering from Narcissistic Personality Disorder? How about someone who’s “clingy” with their significant other – are they suffering from Dependent Personality Disorder? Let’s not forget the friend who “hates” people and never wants...
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TeenHelp December 17th 2021 12:57 PM
TeenHelp October 13th 2021 01:16 AM
What is Sanfilippo syndrome?
Brittany (.Brittany.)
Also referred to as childhood dementia, Sanfilippo syndrome is a rare, genetic, metabolic disorder that currently has no cure. Sanfilippo syndrome only happens if a child gets a defective gene from both parents. When both parents have the defective gene, they have a 1 in 4 chance of having a child born with Sanfilippo syndrome. As a result, 1 in every 70,000 children born in America is born with Sanfilippo (Source).
Sanfilippo syndrome...
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Mel March 28th 2009 08:04 AM
Grieving the Loss of a Pet
By Shaz
When a person you love dies, it is natural to feel sorrow, express grief, and expect friends and family to provide understanding and comfort.
Given the rich and intense relationships most pet owners share with their animal companions, the loss of a pet can be very painful. The loss of a beloved pet can trigger overwhelming feelings of grief and sadness. Many consider grieving inappropriate for someone who has lost "just a pet." In reality, though,...
TeenHelp January 12th 2022 04:56 AM
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