Hi and welcome to the boards! The situation you described doesn’t pose a pregnancy risk. Simply because even if your partner touched his penis beforehand, there is now way any sperm could survive on it’s surface, then being transported to his hands and to your body, let alone be able to somehow caus...

Hi there Epiphanyxx, that makes sense, thank you for clarifying! Could you share more about how might that awkwardness you are worried about look like and why you find it scary? I would say that while we all obviously want to avoid any uncomfortable situations, I think it’s good to remember that the...

Hi! I can imagine it’s stressful to be getting closer a treatment you have so much hope in. After all, this is something you have been struggling with for quite some time and had to wait to finally get to try it. It’s absolutely understandable that the hope it will help accompanied by worries it mig...

Hi there Wanjiee, I’m so sorry to hear that. No matter how good or bad a relationship was, it’s end often suck, especially when it’s (mostly) unexpected like this. I encourage you to feel what you feel, cry, yell or laugh, whatever you feel like and ask for any support here or from people around you...

Hi Brain, it’s nice to hear from you again! First of all, I’m sorry it has been rough for you lately but glad to hear you have supportive people around you and access to therapy. There is a lot of talk about relationships having to be equal. And in a way, they definitely have to be, but that doesn't...

Hi there Lucy, from what I know (and a quick research) it seems like the exact mechanism of the sexual side-effects isnt yet known, it might even be different in each person. However, although some forms of sexual side effects are more or less common with certain antidepressants, those persisting af...

Hi there, First, I would like to ask you a few questions about the relationship with your girlfriend. How do you feel around her in general, are you exited about seeing her? Have you set any boundaries with her and feel free to put any other out there? Do you feel your agreements are mutual and your...

Hi there lorelailuv! In your previous posts we discussed with you why we think it’s highly unlikely you could have gotten an infection from that. You can reread them to see if it helps to calm some of the worries. Also, if it helps you relax, all blood donors and samples are tested for many things i...

I hear you, anxiety can be so exhausting as it convinces you that you cant trust your judgment and keeps you in the circle of seeking outside reassurance but than not believing it. And often the best way to deal with it is by shifting your attention towards something else. Can you think of any activ...

Hi Sandrah! I’m sorry you didn't have the education you needed when growing up and I understand how that can make conversations about sex feel daunting. But I think you are doing a great job talking about this with us! As for birth control, if I’m understanding it right, in Italy you will need to ge...

That’s good to hear you have at least some what to get what you need. Even if getting away may seem not worth the risk right now (but if the situation or your preferences changes we can help you get connected with the CPS or other services), what used to really help me was exploring the options I mi...

Hi there Berkeley, that’s so great to hear that you have been getting more support from your community and are finding that helpful! When it comes to the self-repression, I totally hear you that it can be hard to step out from the usual way of thinking and treating yourself, especially when you have...

Glad to hear Jacob’s answer helped to clarify that!

Hi sarxzer, if you have the spare sheet you can try if the space you have will be enough to make masturbation comfortable and if not, we can brainstorm ways how to make the bathroom more comfortable and private space. As for the feminine clothes, do you have some friends you could ask to help you ge...

Hi there, I hope it’s okay that I’m stepping into the conversations. I’m sorry to hear your parents have so much control over your money. Do you think your money will be safe in the account at the moment? Jar of rocks sounds like a good idea! I also used to keep things I needed to hide in my school ...

Hi there Lexie and welcome to the boards! It sounds to me like you would like to get to know this guy better and potentially have a relationship with him but are not sure if you would like him based not only on his looks but also when his personality and relationships with other girls come into the ...

Hi there! Just so you know, 5 minutes is way above the average of how long it takes a person with penis to orgasm. So maybe this could be more about adjusting the expectations you have for your body rather then there being a problem with how it works. I really recommend this advice column that talks...

Hi Brian, I’m glad to hear you have some self-care activities that you like! I would say that anxiety getting worse/harder to deal with at night is something a lot of people experience. After all, there are less options for distraction and being tired after a long day can make anxiety worse as well....

Hi! In that case that doesn’t sound like something you should be worried about! And there’s no need to apologize, providing information on this kind of stuff is exactly what we are here for :) . So feel free to browse our main site, where you can find a lot about bodies, sexuality or relationships. ...

Hi AQ!

I’m sorry to hear you weren’t able to talk yesterday and hope it works out next time.
And I absolutely get the mixed feeling of excitement and nervousness, that’s a common one for me as well. Let us know if we can offer you any more help or support before or after the conversation!

Hi there! Painful or tender breasts are one of the common symptoms of a coming period, though they can happen at other times when there are some hormonal changes in our bodies, like during puberty or menopause, as well. Other changes some people experience include changes in mood or attention, tired...

Hi there, telegram! I’m so sorry to hear about the situation with your parents and that your identity hasn’t been respected by your mother. I know how exhausting is to live this kind of "double-life" when you have to be constantly on watch and worried about someone finding something out an...

Hi there chy,

It’s great to hear you have supportive friends who are helping you! Let us know if there is something else we can help you with <3

Hi rik45, I’m glad Kier’s ideas sound helpful! You might find that washing the vulva with some of the methods they mentioned will help clean the area around the clitoral hood as well and if that’s not enough then spending some time sitting in a warm bath or a basin filled with warm water may help wa...

Hi Malla, I’m so glad to hear talking here is helping you feel better about this. But I’m also sorry you feel so isolated. Maybe it will help you to realize that you are not so alone in this if you consider that same as you haven't talked about this with a lot of people, many others probably haven't...