I get asked about hair removal all the time. Many times the inquiring party (whether the parent or the patient) has already decided how they feel about hair removal and is just seeking some form of medical validation. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ For this reason, I’d like to start my saying that 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 …

Sexually transmitted infections can be acquired from oral, anal, or vaginal sex. STIs include HPV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, Hepatitis, and HIV. Anyone who has sexual contact can get infected with an STI, but this is a teen topic because half of the STIs in the United States are in people ages 15 to …

The menstrual cycle is the process by which the female body prepares for pregnancy. Since the average age of the first period is around 12.5 years, the association of periods with pregnancy can be (appropriately) alarming for most teens. ⁣ ⁣ The changes that occur during the menstrual cycle are due to hormones released from …

The hymen is a tissue membrane located at the opening of the vagina. Hymens may differ in shape, but the most common hymen is shaped like a crescent moon, laying completely on its side. This shape allows for menstrual blood to flow out of the vagina and for a tampon to be inserted. ⁣   …