Aspirin

A drug used for short-term relief of minor aches, pains, and fever. Aspirin works by reducing swelling in your body. Common brands containing aspirin include Alka-Seltzer, Bayer, and Excedrin, which you can buy at drugstores, convenience stores, and online. You take aspirin in pill or liquid form. Before you take aspirin, read the directions, and speak with your nurse or doctor if you’re currently on other medicines, have a health condition, or are not sure if aspirin is safe for you.

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Virginity

Having never had sex. May mean different things to different people. For example, many people think you “lose your virginity” when you have vaginal sex. Others think that you lose your virginity if you have other kinds of sexual activity, like oral sex or anal sex.

Taboo

A behavior that’s outside the cultural norms. Something society or culture says you shouldn’t do or talk about.

Pangender

Identifying with all genders.

Zygote

The single-celled organism that results from the joining of the egg and sperm (fertilization).

Ze (ze, zir, zirs, zirself)

A gender-inclusive pronoun (or set of pronouns) some people use for themselves. One of many pronouns that people may use instead of pronouns such as “he,” “she,” or “they.” See "neopronouns."

Yeast infection

A type of vaginitis caused by an overgrowth of a yeast that naturally lives in the vagina/on the body, called candida albicans. Yeast infections may also occur in the penis or mouth. A yeast infection in the mouth or throat is called “thrush.”

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