How addicting is meth?
Thanks for writing in! Amphetamine encompasses various drugs, but you will find methamphetamine is more commonly researched, talked about, and prevalent. Amphetamine is the parent drug of a family of psychostimulants, which speed up the messages going to and from the brain. Some street names for amphetamines include “uppers,” “bennies,”…
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Why do Native Americans have strong hair? What’s their secret?
The simple answer is genetics and not hair products or remedies. However, when it comes to genetics, it can get pretty complicated. To give you an example of how genetics work – suppose that girl has a straight dark hair that is similar to her mothers. In this case, it…
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I had unprotected sex with a woman two years ago. She’s said she had just been tested. I have zero symptoms of an std but I’m scared of asymptomatic stds.
Thanks for writing in! You’re right, sometimes STDs do not have any symptoms, so if you’re worried about it, go get tested. Getting tested for an STD is probably easier than you may have built it up to be. Since there is no single test that can screen for all…
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I just broke up with my boyfriend. Honestly I don’t feel anything. Why?
I just broke up with my boyfriend. Honestly I don’t feel anything. Why? We all process things differently and that’s okay. Perhaps you’ve observed others going through a breakup and it looked much differently from the outside than what you’re experiencing. Perhaps you have some ideas beforehand about…
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What is hepatitis C? Should I get tested?
My parents told me I needed to get tested for hepatitis C because I used IV drugs in the past and have some home piercings and tattoos. What is it exactly? Hepatitis C is a contagious infection that affects your liver that can cause liver cancer or liver failure if it’s…
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Hi Auntie, I’m a new mom and nervous about breastfeeding!
Hi Auntie, I’m going to be a teen mom and I’ve heard good and bad things about breastfeeding. I’m a bit nervous. I don’t know what to expect? Read More
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Is there any chance of pregnancy if a very few amount of sperm has gone inside vegina?
Is there any chance of pregnancy if a very few amount of sperm has gone inside vagina? If sperm has entered the vagina and contraceptives are not being used like birth control pills or the patch, there is always a chance for pregnancy. What you’re describing is called the ‘pull-out’…
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Setting boundaries with family…
Is it weird when your dad leaves the bathroom door open and calls you in to bring him something and you are a female? Dear Cheyenne, I am really sorry that you are feeling uncomfortable with your family member. If you feel weird or uncomfortable about it, then go with…
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I have clamydia and am 17 how do I get prescribed
I have clamydia and am 17 how do I get prescribed Hello Relative, Thank you for asking this question. It take a lot of courage to reach out and find information about how to keep yourself and your partner(s) healthy. Lots of people are confused about getting tested and treated…
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