That's understandable, although if you want to revisit the possibility in the future, we can always lend a hand with finding resources in your area.

For now, is there anything else we can help you with?

What is it about contacting resources that you're concerned about?

Okay. So maybe that's the next step then? And in the meantime, making arrangements to spend as much time out of the house as possible is probably a good idea. Edited to add: There's a list of resources here as a starting place if you need one: https://www.domesticshelters.org/cleveland-oh-domestic-v...

It is possible for someone not to realise that what they're doing is abusive, yes. Is this the first time your boyfriend has done something like this?

We CAN and WILL talk about things like: • choosing and using a method or methods of contraception for any future sexual activity • creating your own sexual limits and boundaries based on your needs and/or presenting them to any partners • making sexual choices that suit your own needs, abilities an...

A quick google search didn't turn up any resources in your town specifically, but would you be open to phoning some of the services in Cleveland to see if they have any suggestions for you?

Hi, dalisabeth. How have you been doing the last few days?

Hi Cat The Dragon, and welcome to Scarleteen.

Is this feeling of not being in the right body something you've ever mentioned to anyone like a therapist or counsellor? If not, is that something you'd be willing to explore?

Thanks for checking in again, chrabelcrabsnap. Porn induced erectile dysfunction is a term I'm familiar with, although I'd say it's not so much pornography that's the issue as the fact that people in general can get used to certain kinds of sexual stimulation, which can then make it more difficult t...

Addiction isn't really a framework that works for porn or sex (whether it's partnered sex or masturbation): people can find that watching porn becomes compulsive for them, but it isn't really addictive in the same way that chemical substances are. There also isn't any age at which point someone is '...

The general rule with pregnancy tests is that you need to wait two weeks at the very minimum before testing, and that rule still applies with the implant. If you have a reason to be concerned that your implant has failed at a certain point, then you can test once it's been at least two weeks since t...

The return of the abnormal discharge is probably due to the infection not being totally cleared by the first round of antibiotics. Sometimes that happens, and it can be more likely if you wait a while before starting treatment. I'd suggest going back to your doctor and seeing what they recommend - i...

Because sperm are delicate, and transferring them from place to place (a penis to a finger to a vagina) damages them and disrupts the environment that they need to survive. You can read more about what's needed for pregnancy to happen here: Human Reproduction: A Seafarer's Guide

Welcome to Scarleteen. :) I'm sorry you're having so much anxiety - it's definitely not a pleasant thing to deal with. My first suggestion would be to stop having any kind of sex that makes you worried until you can figure out what might be the cause and learn how to manage it. As for the why, this ...

Yep, a lack of lubrication can definitely make a difference per ease of insertion (and comfort!). Lots of people find that it's more difficult to put a tampon in if their vagina is particularly dry. Is it possible for you to get a small bottle of lube to carry with you for when you need to put in a ...

Okay. I have to be honest then: it could be that communication is something that you both struggle with, but I find his pattern of responses concerning. The fact that you are hesitant about bringing up something that's important to you is not a good sign; in a healthy, positive relationship everyone...

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 thread is loc...

Just a reminder to everyone about our user guidelines , especially this part: Scarleteen reserves the right to refuse or remove questions which pertain to explicit sexual techniques or illegal activity, which includes, but is not limited to, such questions and subjects as:...illegal or patently unsa...

What do you think would happen if you were to say something like, "I'd like to talk to you about something, and I would really appreciate it if you would hear me out. This relationship is important to me and I want to make sure it's working as well as it can for both of us, so I want to talk ab...

Glad I could help.

Thank you for checking in and letting us know how you're doing. Of course, if there's anything more we can help you with, just let us know!

I'm glad it went well for you, and that the breathing exercises are helping.

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 thread is loc...

How do those conversations tend to get started? Does one of you mention something and it just goes from there, or does someone mention ahead of time (something like "I'd like to talk about X topic with you")?

Hi lucli, I just wanted to check in and see how your first therapy appointment went, and how you're doing with managing your anxious feelings.