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Embarrassing Bodies, 2:05am Tuesday 7th February 2012 on Channel 4. Catch up for free on 4oD »

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

How to Check Yourself

  1. Dr Harper
  2. Dr Dawn Harper discusses breast development amongst teenage girls, explaining what is and isn
  3. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn
  4. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn

Latest Questions

Hi am 18 and I have never had sex before last week I had and orgasm that lead to and ejaculation while asleep I woke up that morning to fell pain at my rectal regions{pen…

Asked by [No first name supplied] on Enlarged Prostate

Hi I'm 20 years old and have problems with sex I have always had problems since I lost my virginity ( not by choice) I have never had a orgasim by penatration only by cli…

Asked by Amy on Female Sexual Dysfunction

Im almost 17 and i know i have tubular breasts they are droopy and i have large areolas and my nipples are very far down i wanted to know what i can do about it i have ra…

Asked by Charlotte on Tubular Breasts

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Latest Comments

Thia is like mine but im not sick, I feel like I want to but I'm not , the pain is so strong it makes me cry ! I'm 15 and I started when I was about 12 -13 x…

Georgia on Am I Normal Periods

i have very very large inner lips on my vagina. When i look in the mirror i can see they dangle down a lot. I will not let a boy see it because i am scared they will be repulsed. Is there anyway i can reduce the size of them? Will boys find me disgusting? Help!…

alice on Am I Normal Vagina

hi, im 15 and am about a 34D, i find my boobs really ugly and un atractive, when i do stuff with my bf i keep my bra on and wont ever let him see my boobs coz im so self conciouse, they are really saggy, more than my mums... i dont know if this is normall, what can i do to help?…

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Episode Guides

Trouble With Teens

Trouble With Teens

The doctors see a case of self-harming, some excessive sweating and visit Thorpe Park to test out responses to stress.

Growing Pains

Growing Pains

The doctors visit the Wakestock festival to seek out cases of sunburn, tooth decay and a very burnt bottom.

Episode 2

Boys vs Girls

In episode 2 the doctor's encounter cases of asymmetrical testicles, bulimia, cystitis and a vestigial tail.

Bother Down Below

Bother Down Below

The doctors return for a new season of teenage specials - with cases involving everything from scrotal cysts to the reality of teenage pregnancy.

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