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by Heather
Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: growing and puberty question
Replies: 1
Views: 2005

Re: growing and puberty question

Ultimately, our bodies are changing throughout all of life. It is not like they ever stop. Puberty is simply a period defined by express kinds of sexual development that occur - some of which we can see with our eyes or feel, some of which we cannot, like, for instance, cervical cell development whi...
by Heather
Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:56 am
Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
Topic: Vaginal Burning?
Replies: 4
Views: 3196

Re: Vaginal Burning?

Just to be clear, a UTI is a kind of infection. Like Karyn, I think calling in about this would be wise. It may even be this UTI is still the issue, and the treatment you did just did not take, in which case they may want to just prescribe you a different treatment or another round to start right aw...
by Heather
Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Questions about Manual Sex and Pregnancy
Replies: 28
Views: 12095

Re: Questions about Manual Sex and Pregnancy

This piece should get you sorted with that information: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/advice/can_preejaculate_cause_pregnancy (Please also be sure that before posting questions, you are searching the site for answers, per the user registration agreement. Thanks!) Generally, if people are wearing...
by Heather
Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: After use of condom
Replies: 3
Views: 2677

Re: After use of condom

Anytime someone has the kind of sex -- and if by sex, you mean penis-in-vagina intercourse, then that's the primary kind we're talking about -- there is a risk of pregnancy. method of contraception reduce that risk, but not to zero, as no method or methods together are 100% effective. So, in your ca...
by Heather
Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Sex, Culture and Politics
Topic: Homosexuality and bigotry in family
Replies: 5
Views: 4683

Re: Homosexuality and bigotry in family

Btw, I just added this topic over here with you (and others like you) in mind: http://www.scarleteen.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=341
by Heather
Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: Sex, Culture and Politics
Topic: When you're the forward-thinker in your family/community
Replies: 3
Views: 4231

When you're the forward-thinker in your family/community

I was reminded of this here today, but it's something that comes up here a lot, so I wanted to say something about it. In a word, what the title says: this is for those of you who are in a place or position, and make choices, where you're someone thinking or speaking out more progressively than othe...
by Heather
Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: Sex, Culture and Politics
Topic: Homosexuality and bigotry in family
Replies: 5
Views: 4683

Re: Homosexuality and bigotry in family

Before anything else, just want to toss a thank you your way, TheNiteHawk. Being committed to stepping up and standing up for groups you're not a member of isn't something everyone does, and particularly as a member of this group, my thanks for your compassion and investment. One way to do some of t...
by Heather
Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Nervous boyfriend
Replies: 2
Views: 2455

Re: Nervous boyfriend

I'd also add in that if condoms are really reducing sensation, chances are you either aren't using them as best they can be used per pleasure, or aren't using a brand or style that works for you. Are you/is he: • Putting a little lubricant on the inside of the condom? • Trying extra-thin styles? • T...
by Heather
Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
Topic: Buying book(s)
Replies: 16
Views: 7387

Re: Buying book(s)

Sure thing! Feel free to use the link at the bottom of the page here to contact us with the address of your school if you would like me to donate a copy!
by Heather
Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:47 am
Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
Topic: Buying book(s)
Replies: 16
Views: 7387

Re: Buying book(s)

Are you currently enrolled in school? If so, how about requesting these books at your school library?

I am happy to donate copies of mine to school libraries, for the record. :)
by Heather
Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:37 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: My hymen didnt bleed When it tore. Is this Normal ?
Replies: 9
Views: 4847

Re: My hymen didnt bleed When it tore. Is this Normal ?

I just want to add here that in the future, forcing any kind of sexual activity like that is not wise and can result in injury, which it sounds like it may have here. If and when someone cannot enter your body, the thing NOT to do is to force it until you are screaming. :( No one can actually say if...
by Heather
Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Birth Control Effectiveness
Replies: 1
Views: 1869

Re: Birth Control Effectiveness

When someone does not start a combined hormonal method like the pill at the same time a period starts, or on or before the first Sunday afterwards, it may take as long as one full cycle of pills for it to be effective, which is why one month of backup is suggested for those starting the pill at othe...
by Heather
Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Abortion Safety
Replies: 2
Views: 2310

Re: Abortion Safety

Hey Shiloh, per the guidelines you agreed to when registering, please remember to search the site first for information before posting a question, okay?

This piece should answer that question for you: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodie ... t_abortion
by Heather
Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Vaginal discharge
Replies: 7
Views: 3941

Re: Vaginal discharge

Have you looked into what healthcare services your college will be providing? Many colleges offer sexual healthcare services AND mental healthcare, so if you can hang in there, it may well be that once you start school, you'll be able to easily access both of these kinds of care. Mind, it might also...
by Heather
Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: Sex, Culture and Politics
Topic: Lets's redefine Sexually Active!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 10755

Re: Lets's redefine Sexually Active!!!

While clinic/doctor practices vary, more times than not anymore, I'd say this actually is not even something a doctor is asking. What I have found is more common is for this to be addressed on intake forms -- especially if the healthcare is specifically sexual healthcare -- and on those forms what i...
by Heather
Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Sex, Culture and Politics
Topic: Lets's redefine Sexually Active!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 10755

Re: Lets's redefine Sexually Active!!!

I think the tricky bit with that is that there are many people who do not know which activities pose those risks -- especially STI risks -- so asking it that way would be very problematic and often result in a patient not getting the healthcare or tests they need. In other words, that way of asking ...
by Heather
Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Vaginal discharge
Replies: 7
Views: 3941

Re: Vaginal discharge

You're welcome. :) Have you yet started getting any sexual healthcare, LadySteph? If not, since you are sexually active, it'd not only now be time to start with basics like an annual GYN exam, pap smear and STI screenings, but it also sounds like you could use a conversation with a healthcare provid...
by Heather
Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:35 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Vaginal discharge
Replies: 7
Views: 3941

Re: Vaginal discharge

Chances are you simply have not observed your discharges frequently, or with as much interest, as you are now when you are worried about pregnancy. That's often the case for users expressing they have never noticed what is typically just normal discharge before. If you are concerned about a pregnanc...
by Heather
Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: safe sex
Replies: 3
Views: 2417

Re: safe sex

So, sounds like that is the next step for you. What he or you will just want to do is look for styles that say they have a "snugger" fit or base.
by Heather
Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:42 am
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: safe sex
Replies: 3
Views: 2417

Re: safe sex

Can I ask if you have tried several different styles and sizes of condoms to see if that makes any difference? For instance, if sounds like he may need a snugger (smaller) condom than he has been using.
by Heather
Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:30 pm
Forum: Bodies
Topic: Menstruation: Shame or No Shame?
Replies: 4
Views: 4418

Menstruation: Shame or No Shame?

There's been some nicely renewed talk about menstruation -- or more to the point, talk about talking about it -- on and around the 'net lately. So, where are you at with this yourself? Are periods and menstruation something you feel able to talk about without shame, the same way you'd talk about oth...
by Heather
Fri Aug 15, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Question about STIs and sex toys
Replies: 4
Views: 2974

Re: Question about STIs and sex toys

A toy doesn't have to have been inside the body to pose infection risks, no. Our whole bodies have bacteria on them, so bacterial infections when a toy hasn't been washed or covered are always a maybe all by itself. As well, when we are talking about STIs, any contact with the parts of the body -- b...
by Heather
Fri Aug 15, 2014 12:56 pm
Forum: Sex, Culture and Politics
Topic: If unwanted pregnancy happened in my community, your advice?
Replies: 5
Views: 4744

Re: If unwanted pregnancy happened in my community, your adv

I think it'd also be pretty remiss not to talk about making choices in advance when having sex in a given culture or community involves dangers to someone's life. In other words, that when we are not talking about sexual assault, but consensual sex, that it's probably wisest to think very carefully ...
by Heather
Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:13 am
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: testing a condom
Replies: 7
Views: 3865

Re: testing a condom

There is a great book, called, "The Humble Little Condom," that is an excellent, geeky history of condoms. I think you might just love it. :)
by Heather
Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: testing a condom
Replies: 7
Views: 3865

Re: testing a condom

Well, intercourse rarely ever lasts that long in the first place. But also, I think myself a pretty open-minded person in this department, but I confess, I'm hoping your sex life doesn't involve the torture of condoms. :P