Hi MMO_Lover, Welcome to the boards! A lot of the questions you have seem to focus on "is this normal?" When it comes to feelings, relationships, sex, and the body more often than not the answer is normal looks different depending on the person. Sure when it comes to bodies there might be ...

Hi Kira,

If this is still worrying you then you can go back to your doctor!

Hey Kirimele, Welcome to the boards! I know you want to avoid talking to him about this, but that is really the only way for you to know for sure what he is feeling. Do you feel that if he is not interested in a romantic relationship that you would not want to his friend? I ask because liking someon...

Just want to be clear, so can you explain what you mean when you say that y'all weren't successful? Do you mean he did not ejaculate?

Hi Pennypanda, I don't blame you for not wanting to have that conversation with your dad, especially with him being so non-supportive. It sounds like he is applying his own experiences and beliefs to your relationship even though in reality it is not about him. It can be hurtful when parents act thi...

Hi Shorty, Heather will be away for most of the day so I just wanted to let you know that your message isn't being ignored. Once she gets back I'm sure she will have more to add. I've been following the conversation and want to jump in with a suggestion (forgive me if it's already been made). I thin...

One thing that I have noticed about you from reading your post is that you are extremely compassionate, empathetic, and understanding. I look forward to reading your kind (and more importantly, genuine) responses to other users so it makes me happy to hear that you have a friend who can offer you a ...

Hi Bryann, For the combination pill there is a 12 hr grace period before the pill is considered late and 24 hrs before it is considered missed. So if she took her pill within that window of time then the effectiveness is not likely compromised much and EC would not offer additional protection. I wou...

Hi Shmd, Welcome to the boards. We can't tell you whether to worry or not. That really is about what level of protection makes you feel comfortable. I will say that you want to feel good and at ease when it comes to your birth control. If he doesn't ejaculate, you are using the withdrawal method in ...

Hey Nervousone, Even though your questions are different, I see a common theme of trying to figure out how to communicate about sex. Last time Sam gave you a really great article on how to talk about sex (here it is again: Be a Blabbermouth There isn't much more I can add, but I do think it can be h...

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Doesn't sound like you have anything to be concerned about! There is typically a 3-4 day standard deviation between cycles, so a starting a few days before or after is not unusual.

Hi Bigbywolf, I'm sorry to see that you are still feeling bad about the break up and your ex but it is completely normal to need time. With your friends, it can be tricky to navigate after a break up if you had mutual friends but it is possible. Just because they continue to have a relationship with...

Not necessarily, but they are both hormonal methods that use progesterone!

If you like more information on depo or the implant you can check out Birth Control Bingo: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/sexua ... trol_bingo

Hi Pennypanda,

The best thing to do is follow up with your doctor!

I think you can say exactly what you have said here! While some feel comfortable and want to have a label for their identity, others do not. Labels are optional, self defined, and flexible. It's completely up to you. And even if you do decide that you want to use a label, that does not mean that you...

I've heard this sentiment before. But I've heard just as many people say that you use condoms for a person that you are committed too, while sex without a condom is for more casual encounters. In this case, the condom is viewed as a way to "protect" the person you care about.

Also, it takes much longer than a few hours for a pregnancy to occur so even if a person were to become pregnant, they would not experience any related symptoms immediately following the incident.

Hi, Welcome to the boards. Regarding the bleeding and soreness, are you up to date on your sexual healthcare and testing? If not, I would recommend that you check in with a doctor. We ask users to start with one of the following links when they have questions about pregnancy risk: http://www.scarlet...

Hi Confusedwoman12, The only person that can answer this question for you is your ex! We, and even you, can't know what he is feeling. Although I know it can feel awkward, I always think it is best to just get everything out on the table. If it is a conversation you are comfortable having you can ju...

The word love gets thrown around a lot but what does it actually mean? I love my husband, I love my children, I love my friends, and I love brownies with fudge icing. And while I love all of these people/things, the way I feel about each is very different! So what does it really mean to love someone...

This is a fun topic! My most recent hair change has been the biggest and somewhat of a journey! About a year ago, I stopped getting relaxers (chemically straightens course/curly hair) so that I could wear my natural hair. Natural basically being that you do not permanently change the texture of your...

Hi Kirei, Is there a reason you do not feel confident in the information you got from your pharmacist and nurse? I think you can and should trust what you have been told by medical professionals!!! They have given you information for you and your situation where as anything you have looked up on the...

I really like your mantra Sunshine! What you said about appreciating your body for how it functions vs. physical appearance really sticks out to me! If I'm being honest, the way I view my body is typically more attached to physical appearance but more about function lately having just had a baby. As...

Hi Dino12, Doesn't sound like there is anything to worry about. I can't say for sure why your flow has slowed down. It could just be that time has passed. Even so, it is completely normal for periods to be different, even from day to day. Sex doesn't affect your period for the most part (with the ex...

Hi LittleEloise, Wanting intimacy is completely normal! I agree with Sunshine that you should talk to your partner about how you feel. Sounds like you are trying to decide what ways you want to be sexually intimate with your partner. We have A LOT of great stuff on the main site that might help you ...