That's okay, we're here for you to talk about this at your own pace. It's totally understandable that you're angry! You absolutely never owe anyone sex, for any reason, the end. Your ex pushed past your boundaries, repeatedly, even when you expressed them in multiple ways, and that is not only moral...

Hi ashly15, Welcome to the boards! The good thing about masturbation is that there isn't a "wrong" way to do it - it's more a process of exploring to see what feels right. For some people that's really direct clitoral stimulation, and for others that might be involving more of the vulva or...

We get it - lockdown is proving tough for many people in a lot of ways. I hope you manage to get hold of them soon and in the meantime find some ways to manage the anxiety that this is causing.

It's absolutely okay! Dressing more or less "masculine" or "feminine" doesn't make you any more or less trans, it's just choosing ways of presenting that feel right. Whether you're trans or cis, only you get to decide what clothes, hairstyles and cosmetics feel good for you and f...

I totally see that it can feel overwhelming, especially with all those extra worries crowding in your head. It can be hard to understand that whether a particular person wants to date you is not a judgement on your value, whether you are "good enough". For example, I can think someone is a...

Sarah, I removed the link from your post because this forum is not the place for sharing naked images of yourself or anyone else. Check out our privacy policy for a bit of a refresher. Ultimately, if your boyfriend is over 18 then it is his decision what he wants to do with images of his body. Of co...

Great! Does knowing that if you like someone you could text them to ask for a date help with some of the worries you have? I get what you mean about it being easier when people show you clearly that they're interested. Putting yourself out there can be hard, and feeling some amount of certainty abou...

Hi hydrangea03, So there is no "wrong" position for any kind of masturbation - the main thing is that you are physically and emotionally comfortable. From what you're saying, you feel okay physically but emotionally you have a lot of big feelings around this! That's okay! Can you tell me a...

Hi Juliaho90, Since you're not a minor, I wouldn't normally expect that they would be able to share anything with anyone else without your explicit permission. I don't know where you are exactly to be able to check myself, but medical history and personal details are usually considered confidential ...

EDIT: just saw Jacob and I posted simultaneously, but I'll leave this up anyway so you can have double the support :) Hi Belcano, Yeah, it's really tough when you care about someone and want to be there for them - even though you know it would be the wrong thing for you. I get that it might be hard ...

Hi there asofty, So I've read both versions of your post and I think that Heather sum's up the most important points in their first answer - that it's okay and not particularly unusual if you mostly can't orgasm without a vibrator. I don't think that that's about your boyfriend "trying harder&q...

Hi The, Whilst adult sexuality is certainly it's own distinct experience, and something that we grow into, it's not unusual for young children to think or behave in sexual ways - masturbation for example is really common in young kids and probably the reason most people won't remember doing it is th...

hi sky, Having cases in your area certainly sounds scary for you. It's particularly hard when you're doing such an important job making sure people have the food that they need, and can't work from home like some people can. Wearing gloves to work in sounds like a good idea. What else are you doing ...

Hi kiiiimibela, 1. The efficacy of your emergency contraception won't be reduced by taking it alongside your regular birth control 2. The patient information leaflet that came with your birth control will tell you whether you have to take it at approximately the same time (i.e. within a 2 hour windo...

Hi Aliceliddle, Welcome to the boards :D So when you say you've decided to have sex, I'm guessing you mean intercourse? It sounds like this is something you're both excited for - yay! - but also perhaps are putting a lot of pressure on yourselves to get "right". Thinking through what both ...

Hi Buddyboi, Yeah, this sounds frustrating. I have a couple of thoughts: - do you want to have sex with this person ? I get that you've been wanting sex in general lately, but are you attracted to this person physically, as well as the emotional feel-good of being on the same page and liking eachoth...

It's okay to not have all the answers! Exploring a few things that you find interesting, and seeing where they take you is totally valid and can be a really rewarding journey - as well as taking you unexpected places, as your mom's experience shows. Do you have any more specific questions about this...

Hi IAmScared,

We've shared everything we can with you on the topic of abuse - and we've set limits around discussing this more. The best thing right now would be to look for support from someone who can work through this with you - like a therapist.

So perhaps the place to start - as it so often is when we're looking for a partner - is to start building up your confidence in social situations in general? There's this idea that being "good with girls" is it's own particular skill - which I actually think just makes it scarier when tryi...

How are you feeling about that? Do you want to rant, or to brainstorm ideas for things to do whilst big, in-person gatherings are off the table? From your previous thread, it sounds like lots of conversations about "big sex raves" might not be where you're at right now. Did you manage to t...

THIS IS TOO CUTE. horriblegoose has so many wonderful ideas I don't really have a lot to add. I particularly like home-made things: the effort and care that goes into them, plus their uniqueness can make them extra special - as well as inexpensive. You don't have to be super creative to write notes ...

Yeah, I don't think you can be expected to process it all in one go, and being on edge is a totally understandable reaction to being in an unfamiliar environment faced with a bunch of unknowns. It sounds like you have a lot of different things to help you cope a little better too, which is great. I'...

Hey 0PT1M15T1C, You've clearly had a really rough ride over the last day or two. I'm so glad your therapist has been advocating for you, and that you've been advocating for yourself too, even if your parents and doctors have been making that hard. Being assessed as a mature minor sounds like a reall...

Hi Liltimmyt! Welcome to the boards :D I'm glad that you've felt able to be open with this person about feeling inexperienced, and that so far they've been cool with it. That said, it's NEVER a good idea to meet someone for the first time at their house - even if you are pretty sure you want to hook...

Great!

There's nothing wrong with enjoying the feelings while they're there. Understanding that they might not stick around or be returned is a really important point.

Was there anything you found particularly useful in the articles Ruby and Alice shared?