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- Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:01 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Bad experience on sexual abuse helpline
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2056
Re: Bad experience on sexual abuse helpline
Hi Whispermae, I am so sorry that happened to you! Assault and sexual assault are incredibly nuanced, and it does not seem the operator handled it sensitively at all. Can I ask if this was a source recommended here or one you found on your own? You were not in the wrong at all to search for care for...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:38 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Can't ignore social stigma
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1446
Re: Can't ignore social stigma
Hi Mika.m, I am sorry you are having a hard time with this. Would you like to expand on some of these fantasies or on some of the stigmas that come to mind that make it difficult to enjoy queer fantasies? It can be very difficult to unlearn all of the terrible things society tells us about being que...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:33 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Possibly pregnant?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 915
Re: Possibly pregnant?
Hi SunSetOranGE, So most apps actually will not be able to accurately tell you when you are ovulating- especially if it is not asking questions such as cervical mucus and basal body temperatures. Also, Emergency contraceptives work not only to delay and inhibit ovulation but also to inhibit fertiliz...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:57 pm
- Forum: Abuse & Assault
- Topic: Is "forgetting" abuse possible?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5071
Re: Is "forgetting" abuse possible?
Adding to this another option for us to help you would be to schedule a time for you to meet with another staff or volunteer to talk one-on-one in our chat function. This could give you the option to safely give more details about your situation and talk in real-time with someone. Also, If you are c...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:49 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Vaginal Lubrication.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1773
Re: Vaginal Lubrication.
As a person with a vagina reaches puberty, yes it is common for an increase in vaginal discharge. I will link this additional article that talks about the connection to puberty in more depth: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodies/not_everything_you_wanted_to_know_about_puberty_but_pretty_darn_cl...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:21 pm
- Forum: Abuse & Assault
- Topic: Is "forgetting" abuse possible?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5071
Re: Is "forgetting" abuse possible?
Hi Ayn534, It seems as though your current options would be to stay with your friend or stay with your aunt and uncle. The first step could be discussing your options for your situation with your friend and/or your extended family. Is this something you feel you are able to do? This would be helpful...
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:27 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: navigating sexual attraction when feeling ashamed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1123
Re: navigating sexual attraction when feeling ashamed
Hi Staysoft, Just to reiterate what Latha told you, there is nothing inherently wrong with fantasies that we have as well as we often have sexual fantasies that we have no interest in enacting in real life. Sometimes one of the pros of fantasies is that they are a way to explore different scenarios ...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:39 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: how to be more open minded
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1566
Re: how to be more open minded
Hi Naurmi008, It can be very difficult to come to terms with the ways negative messaging has affected us so I commend you for taking the steps to work through that. The use of the word "internalized" here would mean that you are queer in some way and are applying homophobic biases to yours...
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:00 pm
- Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
- Topic: Pins & Needle feeling on clit..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4303
Re: Pins & Needle feeling on clit..
I'm so glad ! Let me know if you need any other assistance and have a good day as well !
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:51 pm
- Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
- Topic: Pins & Needle feeling on clit..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4303
Re: Pins & Needle feeling on clit..
Yes. Just keep an eye on it over the next couple of days. If this is something that is causing you anxiety or you feel fixated on, we can also discuss ways to understand and deal with that as well.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:05 pm
- Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
- Topic: Pins & Needle feeling on clit..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4303
Re: Pins & Needle feeling on clit..
I can't say for certain how long the pain will last and also can not diagnose you in this setting. I would say take a break from clitoral stimulation for the moment and if the pain does not go away or decrease/if new symptoms arise then that would be the time for get help from a health care provider...
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:39 am
- Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
- Topic: Pins & Needle feeling on clit..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4303
Re: Pins & Needle feeling on clit..
Hi Ginger!! Clit sensitivity after masturbation is normal, especially if you are masturbating in a way that is touching or rubbing the clit directly because it is such a sensitive area of the body. A good rule of thumb for this sort of thing is if you are attempting to masturbate and it is causing p...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:25 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: I have trouble to masturbate
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4078
Re: I have trouble to masturbate
Hi Flowerviolet001, There is no one "normal" or right way to masturbate, masturbation is all about doing what feels good physically and mentally. As you saw, that is not an incredibly uncommon way of masturbation. If this feels good this could be something to consider once you are able to ...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:57 am
- Forum: Relationships
- Topic: stressed about having feelings for a friend
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4676
Re: stressed about having feelings for a friend
Hi Rodya,
Of course, let us know if you would like to talk about or prepare for the conversation of if you need help with anything else!
Of course, let us know if you would like to talk about or prepare for the conversation of if you need help with anything else!
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:49 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: 20 year old female, issues with masturbating and finishing for months
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20018
Re: 20 year old female, issues with masturbating and finishing for months
Hi PleaseHelpAsap, I'm sorry this has still been a source of stress for you since your last post. Would you say when this happens, your clitoris becomes too sensitive to touch? Clitoral stimulation is very pleasurable for some, but can become too intense or even painful for others if experiences las...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:27 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Finding space to masturbate
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3076
Re: Finding space to masturbate
Hi Terence,
When you close your blind, is there a light in your room you can access so it is not so dark? Even just a small desk lamp could be useful in this instance so you can have some light to see what you are doing.
When you close your blind, is there a light in your room you can access so it is not so dark? Even just a small desk lamp could be useful in this instance so you can have some light to see what you are doing.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:24 am
- Forum: Relationships
- Topic: stressed about having feelings for a friend
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4676
Re: stressed about having feelings for a friend
Hi Rodya, Thanks for the added context. I agree with Heather's assessment that this relationship may be causing more stress or anxiety than positive influence to your life. It must be very tiring to have to be so vigilant in your responses to him to feel like you deserve kindness or just normal aspe...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:21 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Relationship problems
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5886
Re: Relationship problems
Hi Skybushh, It is pretty natural human behavior to not want to bring up things that we feel may receive a negative response, but if these feelings are continually coming up in a relationship that is often cause for concern or pause. Something like making a new friend or spending time with this new ...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:20 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Vaginal Lubrication.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1773
Re: Vaginal Lubrication.
Hi Chocolate Moose, There are glands located on either side of the vaginal opening, small glands called Bartholin's glands. There are also the Skene's glands below the urethra. These glands produce fluid that lubricates the vagina. I will link a source where you can learn more: https://www.scarletee...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:04 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: i’m a 17 y/o afab and i’m too nervous to try fingering myself
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8713
Re: i’m a 17 y/o afab and i’m too nervous to try fingering myself
Hi Wynntxr, Can you tell me a little more about how that part of your brain decides what is cool or uncool? For example, if you were to explore more with masturbation (something extremely normal and healthy), what would this part of your brain be telling you? Are these reactions rooted more in shame...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:49 am
- Forum: Et Cetera
- Topic: Why do I have to be normal?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3583
Re: Why do I have to be normal?
Hi anonymous2354, Welcome to the Boards! Thank you so much for sharing how you are feeling. It can be extremely difficult to have someone in your life you are close to and admire, but can not help comparing yourself to. When I was your age I felt similarly about myself and my best friend, and I felt...
Re: Condoms
Hi Ryan111, Welcome to the Boards! Sperm are very delicate, so they can only survive outside the body for so long and could not survive the trip from the penis to the hand to the condom to the vagina. The only time there is a risk of pregnancy is if there is direct genital-to-genital contact or if e...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:20 am
- Forum: Bodies
- Topic: Insecurity about size
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3437
Re: Insecurity about size
Hi Cool-person-22, Welcome to the Boards! What you are experiencing is unfortunately a relatively common aspect of growing up and becoming comfortable with one's sexuality. Due to things like sexist body standards, depictions in media, or just societal myths- many people are often left unfairly comp...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:57 am
- Forum: Relationships
- Topic: friendships in the way?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3256
Re: friendships in the way?
Hi Chailover2, I know we have discussed in the past that you were searching for professional help for your anxiety- how has that search been going? It seems like your anxiety is taking a significant toll on your life as well as your relationship. Also, did you want to expand on how you feel not bein...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:09 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Can’t orgasm
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2758
Re: Can’t orgasm
Hi Mreoww, Let us know if you would like any help or advice in either finding a doctor or talking to a parent about receiving medical care for these symptoms. Also taking a look at the post that Sofi linked for you can give you a good idea of how to proceed safely with these forms of DIY toys that y...