In Case You're Curious

ICYC is a sexual health textline for teens! Text us your question and a sexual health educator will respond to you with medically accurate information within 24 hours! Text "TUMBLR" to 57890 for your questions!

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To celebrate our last day on Tumblr here are some of our favorite ICYC Instagram posts! Find us on Instagram for all the answers and for more fun material! Instagram: @incaseyourecurious Text us: ‘TUMBLR’ to 57890

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Warts are caused by different types of HPV (human papillomavirus). These different types of HPV give warts to different parts of the body. Finger or hand warts do not like the genitals so it would be very unlikely for a finger wart to spread to the vulva.

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Thank you Tumblr community for all of your support! ICYC Tumblr will be directing our posts to Instagram and Facebook. Follow us at the above links for great posts, resources and more! Our last post will be Jan. 31st! <3

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Hormones are chemicals in the body that help the body to develop and grow! For more info about hormones or other sexual health questions text ‘TUMBLR’ to 57890.

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HIV Can Lead to AIDS, but it does not have to happen. There is no cure for HIV, but you can take care of yourself. Talk to a healthcare provider about HIV treatment. And stop the virus in your body. HelpStopTheVirus.com

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Today is the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. On this day a person now had the constitutional right to privacy when making medical decisions, including the decision to have an abortion.

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Another great post from ICYC’s intern! If you have questions about relationships, text us! All you have to do is text “TUMBLR” to 57890 to get started!

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Pubic hair is hair that grows near or around the genitals and anus (butt). See the above info-graph to learn more about pubic hair. And for more questions about pubic hair, text ‘TUMBLR’ to 57890. 

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Today we celebrate and remember Martin Luther King Jr. Thank you for continuing to inspire our communities and the communities across the world. <3 

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The last day to sign up for the current registration period of the Affordable Care Act is coming up, January 31st. Visit healthcare.gov for more info or to sign up.

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What are some reasons you use gender neutral names in your relationships?

If you have any questions about relationships, ICYC is here for you! Just text “TUMBLR” to 57890 and a real live sexual health educator will respond to you within 24 hours!

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Testicular torsion is when a testicle twists along with the cord that brings blood to the scrotum (sac of skin that holds the testicles). If someone thinks this is happening go to the emergency room right away. And for more questions, text ‘TUMBLR’ to 57890.

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A wet dream (nocturnal emission) is when someone ejaculates (cums) in their sleep. Wet dreams are normal happen most often during puberty. Wet dreams happen regardless of what someone was actually dreaming about!

For any more questions - text “TUMBLR” to 57890 and you will be signed up for ICYC! From then on, you will have access to a sexual health educator in your back pocket! We will answer with medically accurate information within 24 hours!

Also don’t forget to follow us on instagram, @incaseyourecurious

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Hot flashes are sudden flashes or waves of body heat that last up to 5 minutes. They are most common during menopause but can also happen for other reasons. Menopause is when a person no longer has their period and this usually starts around the age of 50. Other questions about hot flashes? Text ‘TUMBLR to 57890.

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Our intern put together this fun post about easy steps to asking someone out on a date! These are some ideas that can be helpful for some people. If you have more questions about dating or relationships text ‘TUMBLR’ to 57890.

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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! For questions about the cervix or to find a clinic near you text ‘TUMBLR’ to 57890.