A tampon is put in the vagina to absorb menstrual fluid before it leaves the body. Tampons are available with and without applicators. When learning, it’s usually easier to use ones with applicators. Follow the directions that come with the tampons. Most also have diagrams included. Before inserting a tampon, wash your hands with soap […]
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A tampon is put in the vagina to absorb menstrual fluid before it leaves the body. They have an attached string that hangs out of the vagina so they’re easy to remove. Even if the string goes inside of the vagina, the tampon can’t “get lost”. A person can use their finger to remove a […]
No. A tampon is a product put in the vagina to absorb menstrual fluid before it leaves the body. Virginity is a term that refers to when someone has not yet chosen to have sex, or sexual activity, with another person. Using a tampon is not having sex.
TSS stands for Toxic Shock Syndrome, which is caused by a bacteria. More than 9 out of every 10 cases of TSS are linked to using tampons during menstruation. A tampon is a product put in the vagina to absorb menstrual fluid before it leaves the body. Learning about how to use tampons helps to […]
Peri-menopause is the time leading up to menopause. Most people will notice the physical and emotional changes of peri-menopause in their late 30’s or as late as the early 50’s when their menstrual cycle begins to change. During this time, hormone levels go up and down unevenly (fluctuate), causing changes in periods and other symptoms.
Menopause is when a person has no menstrual period for 12 months in a row. This can happen when a person is in their mid 30’s all the way to early 60’s, but is most common between ages of 45-55. Menopause is experienced differently by everyone. Some have no symptoms while others have many physical […]
The scientific term for a wet dream is nocturnal emissions. A wet dream is when a penis gets erect (hard), and ejaculates (releases semen) while a person is asleep. A sign that a nocturnal emission has happened is waking up in damp pyjamas and bed sheets. Nocturnal emissions usually begin during puberty as the body […]
Yes, getting erections is very normal! While people may experience erections (boners) when they are younger, they may happen more often and unexpectedly during puberty. An erection happens when the penis fills with blood, making the penis larger and harder. Some people might have many erections in a day, and others may not have any.
A yeast infection is a common infection caused by a type of fungus called Candida albicans. A healthy vagina has a small number of yeast cells. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina. These infections are very common. Symptoms of a yeast infection include: a curdy, white […]
Breasts may start growing anytime between ages 8-16. When your breast growth starts has nothing to do with how fast they will grow, or what size they’ll be. One of the first signs that the breasts are starting to develop is a small, tender bump behind each nipple called a ‘breast bud’.