Is it your opinion that if you talk to your adolescent about sexual topics, it might encourage them to try it out? I have heard this argument frequently from parents, but I have a different perspective. Recently, a small group of high school girls were…
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15+ year old girls
Does Talking about Sex Mean Your Adolescent Will Want to Have Sex?
April 4, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It’s All About the Ovaries!
November 11, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
While your daughter is young, about 5-7 years-old, this is the perfect time to begin teaching her about her girl anatomy. It might surprise you to learn that I think the best place to begin is with the ovaries. It All Begins with the Ovaries…
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Does Your Daughter Understand This About Her Period?
October 13, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When a young girl sees spots of blood in her underwear for the first time, she has several different reactions. Of course, she realizes a big change has just taken place in her life and a few moments of panic may set in. Within a…
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The Menstrual Cycle Made Simple
September 28, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you are a mom, you know how significant your monthly menstrual cycle is to your everyday life. It seems complicated, and so we might be hesitant to try to teach it to our daughters, even though we want them to have the information. To…
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Teaching Your Daughter How to Keep Her Female Anatomy Healthy
July 12, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What does your adolescent daughter know about keeping her female anatomy healthy? When she starts having regular periods, you know how important it is for her to feel confident that she is prepared for her period each month and that she understands feminine hygiene. This…
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