Being it is sounding like open conversation with your mom about this is not likely going to be easy - let me link you an article first about how you can go about getting birth control on your own: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/advice/how_to_get_birth_control_privately_when_youre_a_teen_keep_con...

Hi mothman: Is this someone that you feel safe sitting down and talking to when they aren't angry? IE - if you do think there is a problem and you want to work on that problem, do you feel you can talk with them about the problem without them lashing out. If not, it's really tough to begin being abl...

Okay, I will go first: As part of my whole-body health I have been working with my GYN and a nutritionist on finding a healthier me. I also have scheduled my yearly pap (which I will admit... I have not always been so good about being consistent on!)

Okay folks... HERE IT IS! Seldom do we shout out ourselves for the routine things we think we should be doing (like the sticker or lollipop you get for routine check-ups as a kid). So let's take a moment and congratulate ourselves and one another for those things we have done recently.

How about also asking him to call and talk to them? So many times health places deal with this phobia daily, it's something they likely have a protocol of things to try to kelp ease people into the process. It's really so important in terms of understanding where you are at a health standpoint to be...

It is never wrong in any relationship to find what we need for ourselves and then ask that it happens. It sounds from everything read above that time and space would be good: allowing you to process and really figure out how you're feeling about what happened. It will also likely help you center you...

I think a lot of how comfortable partners is comes in with verbal as well as nonverbal. Being able to talk about sex and what makes each of you comfortable, your needs and wants, etc. before beginning to have sex. Also letting them know that if at any point they're not comfortable, it's okay to let ...

We have an article that should help you understand this better: It feels like I have to pee during sex. Do I have a problem?.

How about taking a look at this article on making sure sex isn't painful or won't cause bleeding: From Ow to Wow.

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Hi there hvick17. Welcome to Scarleteen. I see you're new, so you probably are not aware we have a pregnancy question policy here: We will not answer ANY questions about pregnancy fear or anxiety in our direct services with users who are not pregnant or who are not or have not been otherwise directl...

Hi Mitzy1985, welcome to Scarleteen. I'm really sorry this happened to you. Please know that we are here to help and support you in any way that we can. With something like this, there's really not a way to know what happened when you were passed out. I see you're struggling with the question of vir...

PrincessLuLu: Please know, if you need or want some help with sorting your thoughts on what you want to say or how to go about talking, we would be glad to have that conversation with you. We're also here for after if you feel you need or want to talk about how talking went or if you just need some ...

It may help too to have a list of questions you have written down before you call. That way you don't get off the phone and feel like you have to call back or go without an answer. But for sure, calling and talking to someone there is always a good idea in terms of insurance or payments.

I see we have already addressed in text that we will not answer this for you and have set a limit with you. It's also against out board guidelines to post the same questions in multiple places. If you wish to continue using the boards, we need you to be following the rules set forth for all users. W...

I see we have already addressed in text that we will not answer this for you and have set a limit with you. It's also against out board guidelines to post the same questions in multiple places. If you wish to continue using the boards, we need you to be following the rules set forth for all users. W...

Anal tissue is very delicate stuff, and unlike the vagina, it doesn't produce its own lubrication, so it's easy to injure. As far as STIs and bacterial infections go, anal sex is high risk. When you add blood to the picture, health risks are also increased. If you experience bleeding after anal sex ...

We generally will say that you want to wait a full month just to be on the safe side when starting the pill for the first time. If just switching brands, unless your prescribing physician suggested otherwise, this won't be any different than when you go from one months' pack to the next.

While I don't know your father, I do know that when parents find their children are growing up it can be a very scary thing for them. They can react in ways that hurt their kids, even though they don't necessarily mean to. It could be possible he needs some time to cool down from this, then he may b...

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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...

Sometimes infections can also cause this, but it's not uncommon around periods (even a week before) to sometimes have brown discharge. If you're worried though it won't hurt to touch base with your doctor. Remember too, sometimes our bodies will react differently once in a while.

Hi dianne4312x:

Have you and your partner had some time to sit down and talk about things? If not, that needs to be your first step. Sometimes people don't even realize a partner feels like something is wrong. It may be he isn't noticing the same things you are.

Good luck, and remember it takes time to find things that work. Sometimes more time than we would like, but eventually things do come to light.

Remember most cycles are 28 days when regular - because March has 31 days it's likely the start of your monthly bleed's discharge, which can often have a brownish tint as your body gets rid of old blood. If you're concerned you should talk to your doctor.