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

How to Check Yourself

  1. Dr Harper
  2. Dr Harper
  3. Dr Harper
  4. Dr Dawn Harper discusses the causes and treatments of acne, including the opinions of the cast of Hollyoaks.

Latest Questions

hi , im 17 nd my boyfriend nd i are sexually active . however , for a while now i have been getting a horrid stabbing pain in my ovaries , which is so painful , i almost …

Asked by Cassie on Vaginal Discharge

i have spots in my scalp, i have been to doctor and have tryed two or three antibiotics topical and oral. but it dosnt work. im useing a more natural shampoo, tryed anti …

Asked by lisa on Acne

Hi, I have severe chafing between my legs which has developed as I have put on weight. During the last week I have had days where it is unbearable and I can barely walk.…

Asked by tess on Dermatitis

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Latest Comments

If you think that you are fat and your family think you are skinny you are probably anorexic. I would suggest talking to a gp about it.…

Danny on Bodies Behaving Badly

Everytime I shave around my vagina the next day I end up with sore spots, and if I catch them with the razor they can bleed.. what can I do? x…

Bethh on Am I Normal Hair

Dont worry my friend was just the same as you, she felt left out 'cause she hadn't started, And I was also exsited when I had first started, but trust me when your friends moan about the pain, it really does hurt, so make the most of the time before you do start! x …

Bethh on Am I Normal Periods

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

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