There are certainly many different opinions about whether or not a young girl, who is just beginning to have menstrual periods, should be encouraged to use a tampon. These concerns stem from different places. Here are three of the more common ones. The chemicals in…
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Why Do You Use A Tampon?
June 16, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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I Wish Someone Would Have Taught Me This! | Preparing for Puberty
August 24, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I’ll bet many of us have had this thought when we reflect back to our puberty experience. I am always intrigued when I teach small groups of girls about puberty and notice that their mothers are rapidly taking notes for themselves! From the time our…
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