Hi Tahuna- I'm gonna give you my initial thoughts, but I'm sure others will have some as well. You say that independence is very important to you- and I hear that strongly throughout your post. And I think that often, when we are young and haven't yet had a chance to really get to know and feel conf...

Hi DulceDiva, Sounds like you have some good windows of time to explore your sexuality, but if you think your mom just has a gut negative reaction to erotica but would be open to understanding how you see it as healthy and important (and understand that it isn't always an accurate reflection of real...

Hey Honey- so b/c you are on birth control, pregnancy would be a unlikely cause of the lactation but it might be a good idea to take a pregnancy test just to be sure. Lactating when you aren't pregnant does happen though, and can be nothing to worry about, or a sign of some imbalance, so it would be...

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this- it can be so hard when someone you love is struggling with mental health issues, and it does sound to me like your boyfriend has a lot on his plate. We can't know whether or not he is depressed, but it sounds like with everything going on for him he could real...

My two cents- it sounds like you are doing a great job of creating opportunities within your high school to meet and interact with fellow like-minded people, and continuing to pursue those is a good way to see if there are folks around you that are "pre-screened" as you described, who you ...

Yep you are!

Here's some more info about how the placebo period works:

How Do Birth Control Pills Really Work Even During the Placebo Period

Hey there! First off- this definitely doesn't mean that there is something wrong with you. Many women find that vaginal sex is not the most pleasurable kind of sex, because the vagina doesn't actually have a whole lot of nerve endings besides near the entrance. this link explains a lot more about th...

you are welcome! it is very unlikely for someone to ovulate during their period, and their cycles would be highly irregular for that to happen. but the information you probably came across is that sex while you are on your period can lead to pregnancy, because sperm can live in the body for several ...

Hey esta, glad to hear you are feeling better and more assured. yes- the pill can cause changes to your cycle and side effects such as breast changes or nausea as your body adjusts to the new hormone levels. Also, every cycle is different and even without the pill its normal to have a period that la...

Hi pinkpanther- so here are my initial thoughts, I'm sure others might have some as well. I wondered if you've talked to your boyfriend about the way you've been feeling, and if not- that would be a first step. And if you feel like the trauma from his earlier behavior might be at the root of you fee...

Hey there! so if you get a period in the time when you expect a period and it looks generally like a period, you can trust that you aren't pregnant. menstruation only happens a certain length of time after the egg is released/able to be fertilized (generally around 14 days), so it wouldn't happen th...

Hey Steph- Vaginal discharge is not a reason to be worried unless it comes with itching or burning, or is a weird texture or color (like yellow, green, clumpy). What you described sounds pretty normal!

Hey Steph! I'm sorry you are dealing with this! Even though you understand that you are being safe and protected, that doesn't mean that your boyfriend doesn't need to be supportive of however you are feeling, especially related to sexual activities you are both engaging in. If he is concerned about...

Like Karyn said, your risk for pregnancy from the activities you described is low. But only you can make the decision about taking Plan B. The big dose of hormones in Plan B can cause fluctuations in your cycle, as well as other side effects similar to strong PMS. There should be an expiration date ...

Hey Samara- I definitely feel where you are coming from, it can be really difficult to be comfortable and let people get to know you when you are intimidated by them. I've been pretty shy in a lot of situations in my life, and also had this same frustration, realizing my shyness just came off as bei...