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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 totally natural thing that happens to pe

This is a totally natural thing that happens to people with vaginas! It mostly has to do with hormones. Right before someone has their period, their body starts making more of the hormones progesterone and estrogen. Higher levels of estrogen can effect the stomach and small intestine, causing air to trap, constipation, gas, and someone’s bowel movements (poop) to change. So if you notice any changes during “that time of the month,” know that you’re not alone!
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While there’s not a “mouth condom,” there ar

While there’s not a “mouth condom,” there are ways to make oral sex (mouth-to-genital sex) safer! External condoms and dental dams (stretchy sheets of latex or polyurethane) can both be used for oral sex. Both of these work by covering the genital area – external condoms go over an erect penis while dental dams are held against a vulva – and they both help prevent STIs by blocking skin-to-skin contact and sexual fluids. They also come flavored, unflavored, and can be used with or without added lubrication!
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If the vagina (or the penis) is itchy it could be

If the vagina (or the penis) is itchy it could be just an itch or it might be from an allergy, an infection or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The only way to know the cause of the itching is to go to a health center to get checked up. •
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We get this question a lot. Pre-cum is a liquid th

We get this question a lot. Pre-cum is a liquid that comes out of the penis any time a person gets an erection. People don’t feel when pre-cum is released. Pre-cum is made in the Cowper’s Gland and helps make the body ready for sperm to leave during ejaculation. While pre-cum doesn’t have sperm in it, it’s possible for it to pick up sperm on the way out of the penis. Pre-cum can also pass STIs, so using a condom can help reduce the risk of pregnancy or STIs.
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The most effective method at preventing against pr

The most effective method at preventing against pregnancy or STIs is abstinence (not having sex). When used the right way, condoms can work up to 98% of the time. This means the condom isn’t expired, has been stored at room temperature and out of direct light, and all steps were followed for putting it on. Don’t know the steps? Check out our condom highlight for more info!
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The only way to know if someone likes you back is

The only way to know if someone likes you back is to ask them! A person doesn’t get to choose who they like but they do get to decide if they tell them, tell someone else or keep it to themselves. Talking with an adult you trust can be helpful in deciding what you would want to say.
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This is a super common question! A tampon will not

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

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 nor

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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