Hi there sexpositivity94, It's great to hear that Scarleteen has been so helpful for you over the years. So it seems like you've already done a lot of thinking this situation through, which is usually my first advice to anyone who's considering what it might be like to introduce potential romantic a...

Hi there Fender909, It could be that breast growth you're experiencing is a side effect of the medication - it's listed as a possible post-market side effect of Implanon, along with breast tenderness. It could also be a part of the weight gain that is also listed as in the side effects. Or, like you...

Hi there radicallyunique, What you're asking about is a pretty unclear question for everyone, especially if you're newly learning about yourself and your relationships with others. I had to ask myself what my own answer would be to that question after I read it, and I wasn't sure I could come up wit...

Hi there jellowl, There are a lot of signs that might tip someone off that they're pregnant, like you mentioned, but there are also some factors that can come together that counteract those signs. Like you, I had always been skeptical of people that didn't know they were pregnant until they were in ...

Hi there Oshino, and welcome to Scarleteen! First of all, we wouldn't laugh at your situation, we're here to talk about things and help however we can! So in terms of this issue you're having with arousal, has this ever happened for you before? Lots of people have experienced times like this in thei...

Hi there Bunny17, 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...

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Hi there Newbie11, and welcome to Scarleteen! I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way about your first penetrative intercourse (assuming that's what you mean), although it's unfortunately a pretty common experience among young people. There are a couple of things to tackle here, so bear with ...

Hi there KittyPink,

If you're talking about holding your pee when your bladder is full, it can increase your risk of getting a urinary tract infection (UTI), because the bacteria have more time to reproduce in the bladder while it's full. Is that the type of risk you're referring to?

Hi there KittyPink, In doing some rooting around, I couldn't find anything that makes that claim either. The closest thing related to sexual assault and gender identity this article: http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/20/health/child-gender-nonconformity/index.html, which linked to this article from the jou...

no, I'm really sorry to hear that this has happened to you. It's not your fault and it's not something you should have to deal with. I can't really answer your question for you, because it's up to each person to define their own experiences. At Scarleteen, our definition of sexual assault usually in...

Hi there Lex0600, and welcome to Scarleteen! It seems like you have a lot of thoughts buzzing around in your head, but let me just say first off, it's a really great thing that you are taking the time to decide whether or not you're ready to have sex. Since you've been around for a while, I'm guessi...

Hi there mangoandcreams,

Like Redskies said, if there aren't any other symptoms (like itching, burning, etc.), and it doesn't get worse, there shouldn't be anything to worry about!

Hi there Catherwren,

Have you read anything here on Scarleteen about gender that's been helpful to you?
I'm thinking specifically about things like:
Genderpalooza! A Sex & Gender Primer.
Trans Summer School: What's the Deal With Gender?

Hi there ihaveaquestion, and welcome to Scarleteen! Sperm cells are actually pretty delicate, and require very specific living conditions, which are only found inside the testes (where they're made), inside the vagina/uterus (where they're supposed to go), and in fabricated lab conditions. So, to an...

Hi Vanessa,

It depends on what you mean - nipples come in all different types of colors (just like skin!) so it's kind of a hard question to answer without seeing them. Is there something concerning you about the way someone's nipples look or feel?

Hi jae, and welcome to Scarleteen! While it's true that stress before ovulation can cause a delay, it's also possible that ovulation is skipped entirely. Bodies aren't machines, and there are a lot of different factors that go into your body deciding that the time is right to ovulate. If pregnancy r...

Hi there Don'tCare9, and welcome to Scarleteen. I can see why you're feeling upset- it must have been difficult to hear that someone that you've come to trust has been accused of assault. It must have been even tougher to confront him about it, and to hear an answer that he swore was the truth, only...

Hi there stlyogi9, Although it's impossible to give you an exact calculation of your risk of pregnancy, what you're describing would be considered an incident of low risk. Like you said, while the pull-out method has a lower success rate on its own, when paired with consistent use of an oral contrac...

Hi there Riffaraff, and welcome to Scarleteen! It usually takes a little bit for birth control to "even out" - the information that came with the medication will usually say that you might have issues like irregular periods or breakthrough bleeding for the first 3 months after starting it....

Hi there cromagnum38, and welcome to Scarleteen! It sounds like you and your girlfriend are both taking an active role in keeping yourselves safe and preventing a pregnancy that you don't feel ready for at this moment. That's awesome! That's the first step, and a big one to get over for a lot of you...

Hi there KayShaun, Menstrual fluid can be all kinds of colors! Usually it's red or reddish, but it can be a rusty color, brownish, or anything in between. That's because it's made up of mostly tissue and cells, not red blood like you have running through your veins. The only time to be concerned is ...

Hi there callmequeen, and welcome to Scarleteen! It sounds like you have a lot of concerns about what it's like to have sex for the first time. That's a pretty common experience for young people, especially when there's a lot of misinformation out there surrounding sex, virginity, orgasm, and the fe...

Almost everyone has had an experience where they've seen a parent or guardian responding to their child's behavior in a way that they don't agree with or wouldn't do themselves. It could be someone letting their kids scream in a grocery store or a rule about not watching TV after dinner. And even th...

Again, it's a great thing that you're reaching out, because that's the first step towards not having to carry around so much guilt about what happened. I'm so sorry that those experiences are making you feel distressed- no one should have to feel bad about exploring their sexuality or who they are. ...