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Embarrassing Teenage Bodies helps answer the common questions and health concerns of teenagers. The videos, condition guides and interactive applications provide clear, honest information about the changes going on in teenage bodies.

Featured Video

Am I Normal?

  1. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn
  2. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn
  3. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn
  4. Dr Dawn Harper discusses breast development amongst teenage girls, explaining what is and isn
  5. Dr Dawn Harper discusses all matters relating to periods and what is and isn
  6. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn
  7. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn
  8. Dr Dawn Harper discusses the causes and treatments of acne, including the opinions of the cast of Hollyoaks.

How to Check Yourself

  1. Dr Christian answers your most frequently asked questions about the penis.
  2. This video explains the process Charlotte went through in order to have a feeding tube inserted into her stomach.
  3. Dr Harper
  4. Dr Christian meets Charlotte for the first time.

Latest Questions

Hi, Im 22. Ive had discharge since i was 11 and is there any way of preventing the smell? Its not very pleasant. As well as is there a way where we can wear underwear and…

Asked by Renee on Vaginal Discharge

I have blackheads on my chest, and i get spots on my kneck, back and chest. How do i get rid of them???…

Asked by Sam on Am I Normal Body Odour

i havent started yet but imve had a bad tummy and a white mark in my gboxers and i dont know what to do can any one help but im scared to star ive had a talk wiv my mum …

Asked by hannah on Am I Normal Periods

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Latest Comments

I have extra skin inside the flaps but its a dark color and hangs a little is it normal ?and if not what do I do very self contionus espically since my bf sees it ....:( please help:(…

Claire on Am I Normal Vagina

I am exactly the same. Your vagina lenghtens and widens when you are sexualy exited. So try not to worry about it too much. If it becomes a problem in the bedroom, see a doctor :)…

Tara on Am I Normal Vagina

im the same im your age and 32b and i caorry so i only where padded bras coz of the shape but i fold my arms and get on with it and i dont go swimming at the mo coz of them but theyll get to the write shape soon sont worry…

hannah on Am I Normal Breasts

Episode Guides

Christian

Bodies Behaving Badly

Episode 1 of Embarrassing Teenage Bodies examines conditions including bladder control, sunburn and STIs.

Skin

Am I Normal?

Episode 2 of Embarrassing Teenage Bodies looks at conditions including excessive sweating, extreme eczema and damaged hearing.

Beach

Boys, Boys, Boys

Episode 3 of Embarrassing Teenage Bodies takes a closer look at binge drinking, diabetes and chronic acne.

Medi+Vend machine

Teens Below the Belt

Episode 4 of Embarrassing Teenage Bodies tackles conditions including a swollen bladder, toilet phobia and chlamydia.

Check out all our episode guides

Important Notice

The information provided on this website (including any NHS Choices medical information) is for use as information or for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. We do not warrant that any information included within this site will meet your health or medical requirements. This Embarrassing Bodies site does not provide any medical or diagnostic services so you should always check with a health professional if you have any concerns about your health.


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