To clarify, I am getting the IUS, which gives out some hormones, not the copper IUD. I've been taking the pill for the past 5 years, and it's been working really great for me, but my doctor recommended I change to the Mirena (IUS), because it contains less hormones and you don't have to think about ...

Oh my gosh, I feel your problem so much! I'm 19, and I recently stopped shaving my armpits and pubic hair as well, because as you say, that is everyone's personal choice, and I think that body hair can be quite attractive. I live right next to a beach and whether to shave my bikini line has been an ...

A cervical cap might be a good idea, and I know they are removable, so perhaps you could get one at your local clinic? Otherwise maybe try shower sex or some place where all the blood is not as obvious? In fact, even getting a dark coloured/black sheet might be good, especially if you have a mattres...

Mm, this is very true. I'll probably bring condoms as well. Thankyou for your thoughts Heather!

So I've met this really hot guy who I was planning on sleeping with later this week, but my period suddenly came, which I was not planning. He lives somewhere else and he's only in town for one day, so it looks like I'm going to be ON if we do anything. Should I mention this before I meet up with hi...