Many people who have genital herpes don’t show symptoms, or the symptoms are so mild they don’t notice them — so they might not even know they have it. When herpes does cause symptoms, the most common ...
If you’re transgender, intersex, or nonbinary, puberty may feel especially hard. Sometimes during puberty the changes going on in your body might not line up with your gender identity. If that sounds ...
If you or someone you know experienced sexual assault, you’re not alone. There are resources that can help you heal and offer support for both survivors and people close to them. It’s not your fault.
Please enter your age and the first day of your last period for more accurate abortion options. Your information is private and anonymous. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA) works ...
You’re transgender (or trans) if your gender identity is different from the sex the doctor assigned you at birth. For example, you may be transgender if you were assigned male at birth and know you’re ...
Condoms are great at preventing both pregnancy and STDs. If you follow the instructions and use them every time you have vaginal, anal, or oral sex, there’s very little chance of pregnancy, or getting ...
When should I start talking with my kid about sex and relationships? Research tells us that kids and teens who have regular conversations with their parents and caregivers about sex and relationships ...
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Your vulva and vagina are as unique as the rest of your body. Here’s everything you need to know about vulvas, vaginal discharge, and how to take care of your genitals. There’s really no such thing as ...
Birth control is how you prevent pregnancy. There are lots of different birth control options out there. We’re here to help you figure it all out.
Abortion is a safe way to end pregnancy. There are two kinds of abortion in the U.S. — in-clinic abortion and the abortion pill. Some Planned Parenthood health centers provide one or both kinds of ...
Queer is a word that describes sexual and gender identities other than straight and cisgender. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people may all identify with the word queer. Queer is sometimes ...