Hi Dim, and welcome to the Scarleteen message boards. It's not possible for us to say for sure what's going on with your body. Sometimes, when a person feels like they're urinating during intercourse or other sexual activities, it can be what some people refer to as squirting (although that name is ...

Hi Kitter, I'm sorry to hear the tension has ramped up even more. Hearing you on how scary it is to think about moving out when you're not 100% clear on all that entails. Not sure if you've seen this article on our site. It's written mostly about people moving in together, but I think you might find...

Hi Holly, I don't know what Jacob meant, so I'll let them answer for themselves next time they come through. :) What I do know is: A lot of people find that a stressful event, or stress in general, can exacerbate mental health stuff. You were really alarmed by having a pregnancy risk; in my book, th...

You're welcome.

Hi DArwin,

Trojan's web site says there vibrating ring can be used with or without a condom.

If you still have questions, contacting Trojan, or checking out their web site, or reading the information sheet that came with the ring are probably your best options.

I'm so glad to hear your visit with your psychiatrist was helpful.

Here's some reading material on getting the most out of therapy:

Process This: Getting the Most Out of Therapy

Sound Counsel: About In-Person Counseling & Therapy

It sounds like you're pretty clear on what you want. You've mentioned several specific needs and wants, as well as a few things you might or might not end up wanting. Do you think you'd feel comfortable telling your wants and needs, just like you did here, to any of the friends you mentioned in your...

It's totally understandable that this would feel unreal, and that it feels easier and safer not to think about it - that thinking about buying and using a pregnancy test makes it all feel too real. Unfortunately, and I am so very much not trying to be mean here, not thinking about something doesn't ...

Hi coolcats222,

This is some awesome self-awareness right here. *cheering you on*

How did it feel to do this journaling and reflecting?

You ask yourself some interesting questions: Just checking: Is there anything here that you'd like to discuss more or have someone else's feedback on?

No, the clinic doesn't have to tell your parents. In some states, healthcare providers are allowed to contact the parents if they think it's in the best interest of the patient. You can read more about that here and check to see if your state is one of those that allows this: https://www.guttmacher....

I also wanted to drop a couple of links here, pieces that might help you find some comfort and validate, even just a little, that you are, in fact, okay just the way you are. http://www.scarleteen.com/article/gender/how_do_i_behave_sexually_without_someone_thinking_im_a_slut http://www.scarleteen.co...

Hi Herstory, I'm so sorry to hear you're struggling so much. As you already know, there's *a lot* of misinformation floating around out there about bisexuality, and about polyamory too. People's ignorance makes them mean and cruel. This is *not* okay, and people who call themselves your friends or l...

Hi Kmcmizzle, When you've had the placement checked by your healthcare provider, have you felt comfortable asking them these questions? As your healthcare provider,they'll have the answers you're looking for. Plus, it's important for them to know that you're feeling less than comfortable with the bi...

Spotting before a period starts is totally normal. Our bodies aren't machines that do things exactly the same way every time. So, it's normal for periods to sometimes be longer or shorter than usual, lighter or heavier than usual, and it's normal for a period to start so slowly that it's basically j...

Being worried about someone walking in on you or knocking on the door can definitely put a damper on arousal. It's hard for most people to relax and concentrate on themselves when they're keeping an ear or eye out for interruptions. That goes for all sorts of experiences - eating, sleeping, that sor...

Hi Roxfoxreal It sounds like you're thinking a lot about this and that you've gotten a lot of different opinions and experiences from your friends. You ask what our opinions are. My opinion? None of us can tell you what to do. More than that, the decision to do *any* sort of sexual activity for the ...

Your Mom said that you grounded? Was that because of the masturbation, or because you were talking about it with your boyfriend, or because of something else? You've probably figured out that we here at Scarleteen don't think masturbation is embarrassing or bad. How do you feel about it after the co...

Hi Saaaaaaaaaaaaam, A lot of people describe what you're talking about, that touching their breasts or thighs just feels like touching other parts of their body. Breasts and thighs are really sensitive for a lot of people, but not for everybody. It's not anything to worry about. It might change over...

Hi There, Here's an article all about talking about sex. Take a look: Be a Blabbermouth! The Whats, Whys and Hows of Talking About Sex With a Partner Another place to start with figuring out how to start the conversation could be to think about how you usually talk about things that are new or tough...

Hi SolarEclipse,

It sounds like the concern and reassurance you get from your boyfriend really helps you and feels good too.

How are you doing today?

Hi BuddyBoi, There's a lot to unpack here. I'm going to riff a little on a few of the things you've said here. If I'm not picking up on the stuff that's important to you, definitely let us know. :) One thing that jumps out at me is how bad you're saying you felt at being sexually aroused while your ...

Great.

If you have questions or stuf you want to discuss b after reading the article, come on back.

Hi Dragon15, The healthcare provider who prescribed your Nuvaring is the best person to ask about any changes you've noticed since starting the prescription. Your pharmacist is also a good person to ask. The information sheet in the Nuvaring package will also have info on known side effects. Here's ...

It sounds like you might still be feeling a little unsure about all of this. If you want to unpack it some more, we're here. :) I think the biggest thing, and Jacob and Heather both mentioned this, is that not all bodies do the same things or react the same ways - and that doesn't make anybody's bod...

Hi Calypso, For a lot of reasons, we don't answer questions about whether someone could or couldn't be pregnant. Here are our Pregnancy Scare Resources . I hope you can get ahold of your doc to get your question answered. Know that most healthcare providers have someone who can answer patient questi...