Hi Jay27, When you worry about getting another illness, it may help to remind yourself that you do have resources that you can use to handle that, like the college health center and planned parenthood clinic that you mentioned. While there are always some risks, you will be able to handle them, and ...

Hi there, forest_wave If you want, you can talk to us about your concerns regarding long-term relationships- we may be able to offer some advice. Something I've noticed is that your divergent thoughts are not necessarily mutually exclusive. You can date and meet new people even if you are not lookin...

Hi Lyle Lanley, While some discomfort is to be expected, you shouldn't push yourself to continue if you're feeling pain. Just to clarify, did you feel reassured because you were concerned you couldn't insert your fingers at all? some vaginas had similar stuff as mine yet they were not labeled as hav...

Hi there, Ms. Candy. I understand why you sent him a question mark, this is some confusing behavior! I can't say for sure why this boy hasn't responded to you- he could have forgotten to check that account, he might not know how to respond, or he might have stopped checking after some time, as you s...

Hi Ms Candy, Don't worry, I don't think the issues with your period are related to alcohol. In case you're concerned about this, healthcare providers don't usually report underage drinking by adults. If they ask about alcohol or drug use, they may just want to check for interactions with any medicat...

Hi archanana, welcome to the boards! I understand how it would be so anxiety inducing to have these sorts of difficulties when it feels like you're running out of time, but don't worry- it is unlikely that this structure will prevent you from getting pregnant. Would you describe how this structure f...

Hi Plunger, welcome to the boards! I can see why you're worried about this. We live in cultures that place a lot of emphasis on penis size, linking larger size to greater sexual skill and masculinity. I understand how it would be so upsetting to think that your body doesn't meet those standards, esp...

Hi there, Lyle! While we do say things like there's no rush to reassure people who are worried about not having certain experiences yet, it is perfectly reasonable that you want to have sexual experiences, and you will likely be able to have them. So, should you pursue this girl? I think the answer ...

Hi there, Raine Don't worry! The fact that this girl has graduated and you haven't may present some small logistical difficulties, but the age gap isn't especially weird. Since you're interested in her, you could just chill and see what happens. Or you could try to reciprocate a little and see how s...

Hi Jasscales! Don't worry, it is definitely possible for you to experience pleasure from masturbation. These sorts of difficulties are fairly common, and are usually resolvable with some time and trial and error. I have two more questions: Do you usually feel lubricated when you try to masturbate? A...

Hi there, Jay27! I know it can be very difficult to manage social anxiety, but those are some great ideas! As a general guide, it can help to take small steps and push yourself a little bit, while giving yourself the assurance that you can step back if you need to. If I may ask, what are your fears ...

Hi PomPom! I'm glad you feel comfortable expressing yourself here! Don't worry about making any mistakes, I can understand you well. You know, I don't think you can really overfeed yourself by watching or reading sexual media. It could just be that this is a new activity, so you need to learn to con...

Hi Nemo101, welcome to the boards I'm so sorry you have to deal with this! You're not in the wrong- your father's behavior was controlling and disrespectful. It seems like he is somehow getting offended by the appearance of normal body parts, like a back or a knee. Your father may have different aes...

Hi Nemo101! Yes, confidence is in fact, key. But I understand how it might be difficult to build up the kind of self-assurance you need to ask someone out. That can take time, and it is something many people struggle with. So if no one has asked you out, that doesn't mean you aren't attractive enoug...

Hi Trvllver! While nausea is a notable symptom of being pregnant, pregnancy isn't the only or even the most common cause of feeling nauseous. The hook effect is very uncommon, so it is unlikely that it could be causing false negative test results. Also, as Sam said, it looks like you used multiple m...

Take your time! I'm leaving now, but the next person on shift will get to you.

Hi Ginger, Those are understandable fears. Since we can't control everything, there is always a chance that someone we trust could hurt us. But since you have reasons to believe this person is who they say they are, I think it is fair for you to trust your judgment here. Plenty of people develop goo...

Hi Mika.m! This is a great question. More can be said about this, but I think that people from cultures with gendered pronouns are reminded of how people see their gender quite often, through the pronouns that people use for them. They have to experiment to find language that is comfortable for them...

Hi chelsealewis, Ah, I understand why you would want more perspectives- that would be my first instinct too. Would you like to tell us more about this relationship? Maybe we can untangle the behavior that was making you confused. It is okay if you're not confident now. It can take a lot of time, exp...

Hi there, Asking Queries! Don't worry, you can talk about dysphoria. Thanks for the content warning though, it may help someone who needs it. I understand how it would be hard to fight these sorts of thoughts if you don't feel like you have any actual evidence that people are attracted to you. You k...

Hi Terence,

I think you could ask. It is mature to make sure you're both on the same page and that there are no misunderstandings.

It might be a good idea to think about your feelings on this subject. Do you want this to be a date, or would you prefer to go as friends?

Hi Chelsealewis, welcome to the boards! I am not a straight boy, but maybe I could offer you some advice. If five boys answered your question, you would only have the answers of five individual boys. You might find some patterns, but you wouldn't be able to draw very good conclusions about all boys....

Hi there, name_pending, Oh no- it is good that you have an explanation and that you can feel satisfied now, but I'm sorry your depression was really bad! If you want that afterglow to go away sooner, maybe you could try switching to another activity- you could take a cool bath, exercise, or play a g...

Hi there, Mika.m You're right, the morality police don't just hurt women- they hurt anyone who opposes their power or doesn't want to live under their strict moral code. That includes men and trans people. When people discuss the problems with the police, I think they focus on women for two reasons:...

Hi Mika.m, It is not bad or immoral to see someone and notice a physical feature that you like. But when we're in public, it is important to make sure we're not creating significant discomfort for other people. For example, it would be a little rude to stare, because it might make her feel self-cons...