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To stop smoking
Here are a number of tips to successfully stop smoking. When you stop smoking, you might feel a strong craving for cigarettes. The craving will only last for a few minutes – which can be good to know.
I'm afraid I won't bleed when I have sex for the first time. Is there some kind of operation I can get?
My family says I have to be a virgin when I get married. They say there has to be blood on the bed after I've had sex for the first time. I'm scared there won't be any blood. I've heard that you can get a hymen (“maidenhead”) sewn into place. Does this work?
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A menstrual period, or period, is blood that comes from the uterus and out of the vagina about once a month.
There are four types of sanitary protection that you can buy: sanitary pads, panty liners, tampons and menstrual cups. All of these, except for the menstrual cup, are available in most supermarkets, kiosks and pharmacies. Menstural cups can be bought online or at certain pharmacies.
You can visit a Youth Guidance Centre if you have questions about your body, sex or birth control. You can also visit the clinic if you are feeling anxious or depressed and need someone to talk to.