Hi Lyle Lanley, I don't think you're immature at all, I just think you might need some time away to process everything, and then you might have the energy to tell this person that you don't want to continue the friendship. Does that sound right? I'm the type of person who is quick to say "You d...

Hi Kiritolover59, Yes, getting high can make you aroused. It increases your senses (like touch, as you mentioned) and lowers your inhibitions. This is not an unusual experience, and I don't think there's anything you can do to stop it, other than not do it around friends if you are concerned about t...

Hi thatbabe20, I don't think the grinding caused you to mess something up or cause nerve damage. Masturbation comes in many forms and grinding on something is one of them, so there's nothing unusual about that. Also, you aren't alone when it comes to not feeling much with fingering because the major...

Hi ailel, Typically, people wait 14 days after they have sex to use a pregnancy test, so I think you did everything right. If taking another test will make you feel more secure and comfortable, then go ahead! You can read more about this here: Peeing on a Stick: All About Pregnancy Tests under the s...

Hi carrotcake122,

I'm really sorry to hear about what you're going through! I know what it's like to have a particular time of year bring back so many memories. Could you give us some more details about the situation so we can get a better idea of how to help you work through this?

Hi lewqwarm, Your post makes sense! Something that we often tell our users is that sexuality can be fluid and everchanging, meaning that you can be attracted to different people in different ways, and this may change throughout your life. Are you looking for some kind of terminology to identify with...

Hi alriune, When you say that you’re willing to risk looking for them, what do you mean? When it comes to trading pictures online, there is a huge uncertainty where those pictures could end up. There are people who claim that they are trustworthy and would not share or repost initiate pictures but m...

Hi lewqwarm, Welcome to the boards! You're in the right place. So, we can't tell you if you're asexual or not, but we can provide you with the proper resources so you can see if you can relate to the experiences of asexuality. Asexuality can refer to the lack of, or very little, sexual attraction to...

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Hi ailel, You mentioned that you've been overthinking everything, so I do want to emphasize that even though there is always a risk when it comes to vaginal sex, you are taking all the right steps, birth control-wise, to prevent pregnancy, which is great! Do you and your partner have active conversa...

Oh no, I'm so sorry, but I didn't realize there was a second page to your thread, so I responded to the wrong message, I apologize and feel terrible! That's super embarrassing, lol. So, I use Discord, and I was just thinking about those statuses, and wow it must be difficult to see that. I know you ...

Hi SillyMcGoof_, I just caught up on your thread and I want to say how sorry I am that you've been experiencing this. I've been in similar circumstances and it's not easy. Although, I hope it's okay that I'm jumping in here. Honestly, I don't recommend adding that, for multiple reasons. First, it wi...

Hi Rachel 1, Yeah, I think there's a point where instead of questioning why you feel a particular way, you might want to start focusing on acceptance, just so you can move forward and give yourself grace. Thinking about the whys can lead to a lot of stress, and you don't know particularly what the f...

Hi Rachel 1, I hope it's okay that I'm jumping in here! We send these articles because almost all of the questions you asked can be effectively answered just by reading them, and if you have any further questions after reading them, we can certainly try to answer them. As Heather mentioned, we'd jus...

Hi 23beanbags, Thank you for reaching out! So, we cannot tell what your sexuality is or isn't, but we can provide you with some information on the aromantic spectrum so you can see if your experiences fit into it. Are you interested in this? Also, I do not think that anything you've expressed is abn...

Hi Jay27,

If you're still curious, you could always call your gynecologist and ask about how the pill impacts bladder symptoms. That might answer your question, plus you'll get information directly from your doctor!

Hi Jay27, I'm really sorry to hear about how you've been feeling. We're happy to chat about this and help you process everything if that's any help, or maybe consider bringing it to a therapist if that's best. For now, I'm going to have to emphasize what Sam said--the best thing to do here is wait. ...

Hi SillyMcGoof_, And that's totally okay! There are people who are attracted to men and women can and will enjoy sexual media that consists of only men or only women. As Sofi said, sexuality is a spectrum, and liking men and women doesn't necessarily have to be 50/50 all the time. Does that make sen...

Hi xsharkyx, I think that if your friend reached out to you asking about how you felt in the call, then I think they might've noticed that you felt uncomfortable and wanted to check in on you. Even if that isn't the intention of the text, I think you should communicate how you feel to your friend so...

Hi alriune, First, I am really sorry to hear about what you've gone through. From my knowledge, it's common for victims of childhood abuse, or any abuse, to not be able to remember much or anything at all of what they've gone through. I found an article from the International Society for Traumatic S...

Hi coolapples4, I don't think people start looking for toys at a specific age or anything, but I do know that some stores do not sell to people either 18 and under or 21 and under. When I was younger, I knew many people who were interested in purchasing toys and/or vibrators, so it's not uncommon. I...

Hi naurmi008, I just caught up on this thread and I'm so sorry to hear about what you've been going through. It sounds like it's difficult to see everything clearly right now. People are trying to sway you in different directions. From the looks of it, it seems like your bully may be manipulating yo...

Hi Jay27, Absolutely! I don't believe there is any harm in asking this, especially if she is familiar with your experiences of needing reassurance. Plus, you are doing so to ensure she feels comfortable, which is very important. You mentioned that you fear coming off as selfish or manipulative, do y...

Hi loquat,

I'm glad things are working out. Please let us know if you have any further questions, we're happy to help!

Hi Babybee19, I highly recommend asking him directly about these concerns. There isn't one way to be "properly" intimate with someone, trans or cis, so I don't think it's something you can necessarily figure out through research. With that being said, I think the best thing to do is to rea...