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Keyword	Region/State
PPAL	Alabama
ICYC	Colorado
PPGA	Georgia
PPMS	Mississippi
PPLV	Nevada
PPNM	New Mexico
WHY	Wyoming
PPRM	Everywhere Else

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This is a super common question! A tampon will not get lost inside the body. When a tampon is put inside of a vagina, there isn’t anywhere else for it to go! At the very back of the vagina is the cervix, which has a super small opening that a tampon can’t fit through. So, a tampon can’t leave the vagina and move into the body. It will stay in the vagina until it’s removed.
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Yep, people can choose to get piercings in lots of places on their body! Piercings can be very personal, since people decide to get body piercings for lots of different reasons. Everyone gets to decide what feels right for them and what’s right for one person might not be right for someone else. For any kind of piercing it’s important to go to a professional, since they are the experts. It’s also a good idea to talk with a trusted adult to answer any questions you might have.
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Being scared of going to the doctor is totally normal! But it’s still important to go, especially if you're worried about your body or if it's time to get a check-up. If you feel scared, it's ok to bring a friend or an adult you trust. To find a clinic near you text "ICYC" to 57890

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What makes a bad kiss, or a good kiss, is different for everyone. While people might think there is a "right" way to kiss - there isn't! Everyone gets to decide what feels right for them and their bodies. It’s important to talk with your partner about your feelings and decide on what you're both comfortable doing. Text "ICYC" to 57890 for all your questions!

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Porn can be sexual videos, pictures, movies and/or books that are meant to turn people on. Porn is meant for adults, but we recognize that people under 18 often view it. It’s normal if someone views it and it’s normal if someone doesn’t. So far there’s not enough research to show if porn really changes someone’s brain. The best way someone can take care of themselves if they choose to view porn is to be aware of how much time they spend watching it, if it’s getting in the way of their life (things like hobbies, school, family and friend time, etc.), and if it’s changing the way their body responds and how they think about sex. Remember, you can always talk to a trusted adult if you see something that makes you uncomfortable or feel like you have a problem with porn.
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Short answer: yes! Our genitals are all made of the same stuff but just get arranged differently in the womb when we develop a sex assigned at birth (i.e., male, female, intersex). The clitoris is made out of spongy erectile tissue, the same material that a penis is made out of, and just like a penis they fill with blood and stand away from the body when someone is sexually aroused (turned on). And just like penises, clitorises come in different lengths so it may be more visible for some people!
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While colds and flus are not sexually transmitted in the same ways that STIs are, they can be passed through kissing and other close contact. So if you have sex with someone with a cold or flu you still might get sick. •
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Romantic/emotional attraction describes being attracted to someone’s heart, mind, and spirit and feeling interested in dating them. Sometimes someone can not want to date anyone only because there’s no one around them that interests them, but they still feel emotional/romantic attraction towards other people. However, sometimes someone may not want to date anyone and they may never feel romantic attraction towards someone else, and that’s okay! When someone feels little to no romantic attraction to others, this is called being aromantic (also called “aro”). It’s normal if someone wants to date someone else, doesn’t want to date right now, or never wants to date. All are normal and you know yourself best!
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