Hi Duckworth!

Nicole should be on shift tomorrow (Monday the 17th)- she should respond to you then!

Hello Pinkheartsss0! Honestly, I fully understand struggling when it feels like someone is angry with you. Don't be upset with yourself for feeling bad or crying. That said, I think this mindset is hurting you. Relying on other people, making mistakes, and needing help are normal parts of being huma...

Hi there, Pinkheartsss0- welcome to the boards! You know, it's okay to have periods where you just need some more space or need to be on your own for a while- that in it of itself isn't rude. You just need to remember not to react to other people unkindly during these times. That said, from what lit...

Hello again, Abii! As Sam said, if you don't have any symptoms it is very likely that you're not pregnant. The test is meant to give you a definite answer, and it's usually better to test sooner rather than later in case you need abortion care. Are you having trouble buying a test? Yes, the first tr...

Hey, it's not a lot, don't worry! I can see you're trying really hard to manage these feelings and that you really care about your friend. Bottling things up sounds stressful and exhausting, so it's great that you feel you can talk about your feelings with her. The thing is, she isn't the only perso...

So those are options you have- that's good! So, to recap the strategies we've been considering- Minimizing the time spent around your parents: Maybe staying at your grandmother's place Going to the park Going to the library (Other ideas could be going to cafés/the mall/the gym as Nicole suggested, o...

Hi there, Aletheia- welcome to the boards! Your explanation is good, don't worry- just let me know if I've misunderstood anything. Here are my thoughts: I've definitely seen people use both 'bi' and 'biromantic lesbian' to describe the kinds of feelings you've mentioned. Here, I think we have to ack...

Hi there, Buckey17! Regarding feeling uncomfortable in social situations, here is how I try to think about it: A lot of people worry about being judged or somehow messing up in social situations, just as you do. Many people know what is like to feel embarrassed or out of place in social situations. ...

Hi Jay27, I'm sorry depression is making things so difficult- I know how hard it can be. I want to assure you that you're not behind. Be patient with yourself, and take things step by step. If all you can do is eat and do basic self-care, that is enough. Nothing is more important than your health. I...

Hi abii, I'm glad that makes you feel better, and that's a good plan! It is possible for a pregnancy test to give a false result, but it is unlikely, especially if it is used properly. This guide has instructions on how to buy and use pregnancy tests, if you'd like: Peeing on a Stick: All About Preg...

Hi there, Mixxes If you're comfortable with staying monogamous, that's a good plan. If you do want to discuss open relationships with your girlfriend in the future, I wonder if it would help to look into stories from other people who have opened up their relationships together. It might give her a m...

Hello there, Seuniemonki- welcome to the boards! Getting a withdrawal bleed is a pretty good indication that you're not pregnant. Too, those symptoms that you mentioned are also side effects of taking the combined pill itself. I'd say taking a pregnancy test is a good idea, especially if the additio...

Hi there, Jay27 That really does sound upsetting and exhausting, no wonder you're stressed! Your therapist is right that you shouldn't listen to the cruel things they say, but it's definitely not easy to tune that sort of thing out. When I think about things you could do to make staying with your pa...

Hi there, SillyMcGoof Hmm, that does seem a bit tricky, though it isn't nothing. Just to throw out some suggestions, do you think your mother would help you spend time outside of the house when your sister is around by dropping you off at a friend's home/an activity/the library, etc.? Or would she s...

Hi there, Marcille- welcome to the boards! Don't worry, the post isn't too long. I can't give you a definite set of instructions that will make masturbation more pleasurable, but I can assure you that plenty of other people have been in your situation- some patience and trial and error usually do th...

Hi there, flamboyantGuy- I'm so glad to hear Scarleteen has helped you like it helped me. On behalf of the Scartleteam, thank you for the compliment! First, I want to say that you get to define your gender for yourself- if you think you are genderqueer, you are. You're definitely not alone in feelin...

Hello there, Lunasun It doesn't seem strange to me that you're scared to ask your mother about seeing a therapist- it is a loaded topic after all. Try to remind yourself that she won't judge you. Would you like to brainstorm ways to bring this up with her? About gender being a big deal to you- diffe...

Hi there, staplesj!

Ah, you're right about there being stigma, especially for straight men. Just so we're on the same page, would you clarify what you mean by 'multi-orgasmic' experience? Do you mean having multiple orgasms in succession, or something else?

Hi there, CatMatRat!

I think with any kink, it is important to make sure both participants are safe and can give informed consent. As you may know, even BDSM can be unsafe if it isn't practiced properly. Does that make sense?

Hi there, Brungerbulb! Yikes indeed, but that's what we're here for- if you feel comfortable, you could pass this article along to your brother. I'm glad you've found this website to be helpful! : D You're right, it can be a bit difficult to find this kind of information if you don't know where to l...

Hello! Not necessarily- just wash the lube off if you experience any burning, itching, or redness- in all likelihood, they'll go away on their own in some time. You might need to see a doctor if there's no sign of the irritation getting better after a day or so, or if it's painful. Actually, before ...

Honestly, it seems like you're having an awful time, and it makes sense that you're so exhausted by it all. You're right, there isn't a simple solution for your situation- if there was, I imagine you'd have found it already. It sounds like your periods are generally difficult, given that they feel h...

Congratulations, that's great!

Hi there, Sofia! Honestly, that does sound like it would be annoying and confusing- what you're saying makes sense. I can't tell you for sure what your sexuality is, because that's something you get to define for yourself, but I can give you my thoughts- I hope they may offer you some comfort. You'r...

Hey, that's alright- we answer questions about health as well. It's good that you can see a doctor about this, they should be able to tell you what the lump is with certainty.