Periods

See answers to some common questions about periods.

• Am I Still a Virgin If I Use a Tampon?
• Can Birth Control Help With Cramps?
• Can I Get Pregnant if My Periods Are Irregular?
• Can I Have Sex With a Tampon In?
• Can I Practice Using a Tampon Before I Get My Period?
• Can I Use a Tampon If I'm a Virgin?
• Can I Wear the Same Pad All Day?
• Can Masturbation Affect Periods?
• Could I Get Pregnant if I've Never Had My Period?
• Did My Period Stop Because of Too Much Exercise?
• How Do I Know if My Period Is Regular?
• I Think I Had My First Period. How Can I Be Sure?
• I Throw Up During My Period. Is That Normal?
• I'm 14 and I Don't Have My Period Yet. Is This Normal?
• I'm 19. Is it Normal to Still Have Irregular Periods?
• I've Never Had My Period, So What's This Discharge?
• Is It Normal for My Period to Stop at Night?
• Is It Normal for Period Blood to Come Out in Clumps?
• Is It OK to Have Sex While You Have Your Period?
• Is It OK to Wear a Tampon in the Bath or Shower?
• Is Period Blood Always Red?
• Is it Common to Get Migraines Before Your Period?
• Is it OK to Get My Period Twice in One Month?
• Is it OK to Have a Discharge After Getting Your Period?
• My Breasts Ache During My Period. What Can I Do?
• My Periods Are Irregular. What's Going On?
• Should I Take Pills to Regulate My Period?
• Why Do I Feel Depressed When I Have My Period?
• Will My Monthly Cycle Go Back to Normal With PCOS Treatment?

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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