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Gender & Sexuality

Sexual Wellness

What should I expect when my body is growing?

How often do I need a check-up?

Does masturbation have side effects?

What are my options for managing my period?

Is there a way to manage painful cramps or irregular periods?

What does it mean to express the way I feel if it is different than the body I was born with?

What is non-binary gender?

What should I do if I want to affirm my gender?

What is hormone therapy and what can it do for me?

How do I know who I am attracted to?

How do I talk to people in my life about my gender and sexuality?

What does it mean if a person has pain, odor, burning, or discharge from their vagina or penis?

What is a pap smear versus a pelvic exam?

What is a testicular exam versus a genital exam?

What is a chest or breast exam and when do I need one?

What is an orgasm?

What do I do if I had an uncomfortable sexual experience?

Which birth control may be right for me or my partner(s)?

Can I use birth control for other reasons?

What should I do if I am experiencing side effects from my birth control?

How much does birth control cost and how do I pay for it?

How do I get and use external condoms?

How do I get and use internal condoms?

How effective is pulling out (withdrawal method) for preventing STIs, STDs, and pregnancy?

What is emergency contraception and how do I get it?

What is an abortion?

When can someone get pregnant?

What are my options if I get pregnant?

How do I get and use a pregnancy test?

How can I prevent STIs and STDs?

How can I get tested and treated for STIs and STDs?

How can I prevent HIV?

What is HPV and when should I get vaccinated for it?

How are STIs and STDs spread from person to person?

What if I am feeling sad, depressed, angry, stressed or anxious?

What should I do if I am having negative feelings about my body or appearance?

What should I do if I am using alcohol or other drugs?

What should I do if I am having suicidal thoughts or thinking of hurting myself or others?

What is trauma and what should I do if I need to talk about a traumatic experience?

What should I do if I don't have stable housing or am homeless?

What should I do if I don't have access to regular meals?

How do I know if my relationship is healthy or unhealthy?

How can I manage pressure to have physical or sexual contact?

What is the legal age of consent?

How do I talk to my partner(s) about consent?

How do I talk to my partner(s) about birth control and safe sex?