Hi there Epitaph, We will not answer ANY questions about pregnancy fear or anxiety in our direct services from users who are not pregnant or who are not or have not otherwise been directly involved with an actual pregnancy. Please do not post this kind of question. If you are seeing this text, and y...

What's an outfit/article of clothing/accessory that you really, really like? What do you like about it? Does it validate or express to your identity in some way? How do you feel when you're wearing it? I'd lead by example: I really, really like wearing tropical/botanical-themed loose button up shir...

BiKinksterBoy,

I'm so glad to hear that. That's exactly what you deserve.

Hi there hellocupcake, and welcome to Scarleteen! What you're describing is actually pretty common! There is definitely a difference between thinking about/desiring sex and being physically aroused - otherwise, like you said, a lot of young people would be walking around hot and bothered all day. Th...

Hi there Oops123, and welcome to Scarleteen! UTIs happen when bacteria gets from the vagina or anus into the urinary tract, and having sexual intercourse isn't the only way that happens - it can also be caused by not wiping from front to back when going to the bathroom or even wearing certain types ...

Hi there ck1234, and welcome to Scarleteen! Based on the situation that you described, there is a risk of pregnancy. But, because there was no ejaculation, your risk is lower than it would have been if there had been. The withdrawal method has an effectiveness rate of 96% with perfect use and 73-82%...

Hi Nxxmx, and welcome to Scarleteen. What you're describing would definitely be considered sexual assault. You told this person that what he was doing was hurting you, and you showed him that you wanted him to stop by moving his hand away. He ignored that and kept going, which violated your comfort ...

Hi there dukenukhem, and welcome to Scarleteen! It's definitely possible for semen to leak out the sides of the condom if it doesn't fit properly - although we tend to hear that happening more frequently when folks don't leave room at the tip for ejaculate when they're rolling it on. If you're still...

Hi Begonias, Whew. I bet it felt good to get all of that out. Thank you for taking the time to think about how you feel and share it so honestly. First things first: there's nothing wrong with you. There are plenty of reasons why you might not be experiencing interest in sex or sexual intercourse wi...

Hi Tommy,Tommy, I'm sorry to hear that you and your girlfriend were interrupted. Unfortunately that's always a risk if you're doing any sort of PDA (public display of affection), especially if it's somewhere where people you know might see and/or recognize you. Based on what you wrote it sounds like...

Hi rajaman, Can you explain what you meant by that last reply? In case you aren't familiar with the term, "fantasizing" just means thinking about people or situations that you find sexy or arousing. So rather than turning on porn and watching something happen that turns you on, you think a...

Hi there wswx, and welcome to Scarleteen! All of these are great questions to be asking! I'm glad that you're thinking about how to take care of yourself and your partner before taking any steps that might incur any risk of contracting an STI. I'm not entirely sure what you mean when you ask what le...

Hi there summergirl,

Yes, as long as you've taken all of the active pills consistently, you're covered during the placebo week. You can read more about it at How Do Birth Control Pills Really Work Even During the Placebo Period?.

I'm glad that you have another option that you can experiment with soon! Keep in mind, everyone's bodies are different in terms of response, intensity of sensation, etc. so what works for your friend may not always work for you, but with enough experimenting and practice, most people can find out wh...

A lot of pleasure in masturbation also has to do with where your head's at - if you're thinking about things that turn you on, your body responds and you start to feel more pleasure. Have you tried thinking about people or things that you find sexy? Are you masturbating when you are feeling relaxed,...

Hi there bz123, and welcome to Scarleteen! Something I think might be really helpful is for you to read With Pleasure: A View of Whole Sexual Anatomy for Every Body . This article talks a lot about the different factors that contribute to the pleasure response - especially the huge role that the min...

Hi there Writersblock, There are lots of different ways to masturbate - really it's about finding what you like best. When you've watched porn and feel aroused, what do you notice when you explore your body? What types of touch feel good? There isn't really a right or wrong way to do it as long as y...

Hi there crazypenguin, and welcome to Scarleteen! First of all, I'm glad to hear that you've gotten into the habit of taking your pill consistently - that's the key to successful pregnancy prevention! You're right in that even with "perfect use" (meaning that you don't miss pills or take m...

Hi there zshar ptitsa,

Fingering can really be anything that involves touching someone's genitals or sexual areas with the hands or fingers. That could mean stimulating the clitoris, inserting a finger or fingers into the vagina, or even massaging the perineum (taint) or the rectum.

HI there Reelgirl, Antibiotics don't usually lower effectiveness with IUDs, but if you're feeling concerned about medication interactions (now or any other time), you can always double check with the person who prescribed them! It's their job to make sure they know what you're taking and whether or ...

Hi dooms, We will not answer ANY questions about pregnancy fear or anxiety in our direct services from users who are not pregnant or who are not or have not otherwise been directly involved with an actual pregnancy. Please do not post this kind of question. If you are seeing this text, and your thre...

Hi Hoozier, when we say "missing two periods" we usually mean once your cycle has stabilized and become dependable - once you've already had several beyond the first 3 months or so, when your body's still getting used to these new hormone levels.

Hi there Hoosier, and welcome to Scarleteen! It sounds like you may not have gotten your period yet, and that's okay. It's pretty common for folks to experience irregular cycles or symptoms when they make major changes to their hormonal birth control (starting, stopping, or taking Plan B). We usuall...

Hi Corrie, We will not answer ANY questions about pregnancy fear or anxiety in our direct services from users who are not pregnant or who are not or have not otherwise been directly involved with an actual pregnancy. Please do not post this kind of question. If you are seeing this text, and your thr...

Hi there gatesy, If you're feeling concerned about interactions between your medications, your pharmacist or whoever prescribed the medication will be able to answer those questions best, because they have the whole picture of your health information. Usually making a quick phone call to them doesn'...