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Posted on: 10/01/2007
Question
im 15 with a boyfriend but no sex. recently ive been having irritations and redness around my vagina and i want to get myself checked out to make sure that everything is ok, but im embarrased to talk about it with my mom or my doctor. is there somewhere i can go to get checked where i can easily go.
Answer
There may be a Planned Parenthood near you, and some schools have clinics which are usually good places to be seen. It is good to start being responsible for your health care though, and talking about things is a good place to start. At 15, in most states you can see your doctor without her telling your mom, so call your doctors office and ask if you can come in without your mom knowing.