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What Can I Do About Sweating?

I’m 14 and I sweat constantly. I never had a sweating problem before. Is there anything I can do?– Kara* Though it can be embarrassing, sweating — even lots of sweating — is usually normal. One of the...

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How Do I Get Rid of Hair on My Upper Lip?

I have hair on my upper lip. Is there a way to get rid of it permanently? I wax my upper lip but it’s annoying to have to keep doing it.– Marla* The only way to permanently eliminate unwanted hair is a...

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Can I Pierce My Own Eyebrow?

I want to get my eyebrow pierced and was wondering: Why can’t I do it myself or have a friend do it?– Anne* Whenever part of the body is pierced, there’s a risk of infection, prolonged bleeding,...

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Why Do My Palms Always Feel Sweaty?

I am 16. I have noticed that my hands sweat and they always have a film on them. It has really affected my social life and limits my relationship with my girlfriend — she understands, but I really...

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How Can I Wash My Hands Without Spreading Germs?

How can you wash your hands without spreading germs when you touch the tap handle?– Cecilia* This is a great question: There you are, doing the right thing by washing your hands for 20 seconds or more...

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Can I Wear the Same Pad All Day?

When I have my period, can I go a whole school day without changing the pad?– Kim* It’s not a good idea to go an entire school day without changing pads, pantiliners, or tampons. No matter how light...

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Is It Safe to Shave Pubic Hair?

Can I shave my pubic hair? Is it safe? How do most girls maintain their pubic hair? – Amanda* Shaving is one way to remove pubic hair — if it’s done right and you’re very careful. Shaving is fairly...

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Can You Keep Wearing a Pad You’ve Slept in?

Is it bad if you sleep with a pad on, then continue to wear it the next day if it does not have blood on it?– Holly It’s not a good idea to wear the same pad you slept in, even if there’s no sign of...

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How Do I Remove Hair Around My Nipples?

Do many girls have hair around their nipples and if so, how do they remove it?– Kamira* It’s possible — and normal — to have hair almost anywhere on the body, so a few hairs on your nipples are nothing...

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What’s the Best Way to Remove Excess Pubic Hair?

I am 13 years old and I am finding that my pubic hair is a bit embarrassing. I don’t want to begin shaving it, because I only want it gone around the edges where it can stick out of my bathing suit....

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What Happens During a Bikini Wax?

It’s summer, and that means bathing suit. I want to try a bikini wax, but I heard it hurts. Is it safe? If so, can I do it at home? It’s kind of embarrassing to think about some stranger seeing me down...

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