"The main risk factors for developing cervical cancer include losing your virginity at an early age, having multiple sexual partners, smoking, taking oral contraceptive medication frequently, and infecting with the human papilloma virus (HPV)." Cervical cancer is not caused by sexual activity. Stating that cancer is caused by having sex at an early age, with multiple partners, or with the added protection of birth control, shames your readers. It made me feel bad about the beautiful experiences I have had with people that I love. Your goal, I'm sure, is to scare young girls into thinking about it before they have sex with just anyone, but the result, more often, is shame felt by people like me. I used to fear sex so much that I couldn't feel any pleasure. It took a lot of love by people close to me and a lot of learning to love myself before I felt comfortable cuddling with people. Please consider modifying your causes of cervical cancer to reflect scientifically accurate findings. Please reconsider the thought that sexual activity in women causes cancer. I guarantee women have been sexually active early, often, and with far riskier forms of protection since we became sentient.

Im scared, I cant diagnose myself. I did lose my virginity when I was 15 I was with the guy for over 2 years. I also have had a total of six partners. I am now 21 I have been checked for STDS (only by urine) would it make a difference if I got blood work... I have had pap tests also. most ive had was a yeast infection once. I also have had all my needles in grade school. I dont take birth control at all, as my boyfriend and I want to have a baby within the next year or so. I just want to find out if i am having too much vaginal discharge. Its clear, than a milky white and it even sometimes will look like cottage cheese, but there is no smell to it at all. Someone please help me !!

I m 19 years old...i hv been hvng discharge problems since i was 15...i get too much white discharge... Sometimes its creamy milky and sometimes its like cough...sometimes it appears yellowish also...and yes it stinks very badly...i have not lost my virginity yet...i am fed up of this problem...someone plzz help me

For a few days now there has been a small cut that stings when I go to the bathroom.. Recently, another identical cut has made an appearance. I have also noticed that there has been an excessive amount of discharge that ranges from thin and almost water-like to thick and gooey. There are a few small red bumps on my pubic area (could possibly be razor bumps as I had shaved a few days ago). I am a virgin and my period ended about two weeks ago. I'd rather not tell my parents or a doctor about it. I don't know if this helps much but does anyone have an idea what's going on??

I've had an increase in discharge lately and it is very watery and clear and I can feel that and following is a thick white discharge should I be worried or make an appointment with my gynecologist? I have had 3 sexual partners and have had a check up to make sure I am STD free.

Recently my discharge had been getting VERY heavy and it's white/yellowy but I think it's the right consistency. I'm worried about the color and recent increase in it????