A miscarriage is sometimes called ‘losing a baby’. A miscarriage is when the embryo or fetus dies in the uterus in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. It’s most common in the first 12 weeks. Most miscarriages happen because the baby isn’t developing normally.
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A pregnant person has 3 choices: continue with the pregnancy and choose to parent continue with the pregnancy and choose adoption end the pregnancy by choosing an abortion All 3 of these choices are legal and available to everyone in Alberta. Talk to your parents, a supportive friend or adult or your health care provider […]
Yes, some people have one breast that is bigger or a different shape than the other. During puberty, when breasts are growing, they change shape and size until they are fully developed. During this time, you may notice that one breast is bigger. Breasts usually even out as they develop, but if they end up […]
You don’t have to be a certain age to masturbate. It’s a normal way for a person to learn about and explore their body. While masturbation is normal, it should be done in private.
‘Rub one out’ is a slang term for masturbation. Masturbation is when someone touches their own genitals for pleasure. Masturbation is a normal way for a person to learn about and explore their body. While masturbation is normal, it should be done in private.
The penis is the passageway for urine and semen to leave the body.
Breasts don’t always have milk in them. When a person is pregnant, their body makes hormones to get the breasts ready to feed the baby after it’s born. Once the baby is born, the hormones signal the breasts to start making milk. When the baby breastfeeds, milk leaves the breast and the hormones keep signaling […]
The hymen is a fold of tissue within the vagina that partially covers the opening. The hymen is usually there at birth, although people can also be born without a hymen. Hymens can be different shapes and sizes. The hymen is flexible tissue, and it usually stretches/wears away during childhood from activities like bike riding […]
When you first get your period (also called menstruation), you may feel like your underwear is wet. It may not feel much different from any discharge you’ve had before. You may also notice blood when wiping after going to the washroom. Sometimes you can feel a small gush of blood, especially if you stand up […]
During puberty, hormones cause the voice box (larynx) to grow larger and make the vocal cords thicker. While this is happening, some people may notice their voice sounds like it’s cracking or jumping between high and low sounds. It often happens with no warning. It can take anywhere from a couple of months to a […]