Hey Skybushh, It's okay to be curious about other relationships while in your own. A lot of people in committed, monogamous relationships wonder about "what ifs" on occasion. What's important in this situation is open communication with your partner, and honesty with yourself. If you're co...

Hello! There's a lot to unpack here, so bear with me. First of all; 1. You are most certainly not a failure for not being able to orgasm. This is normal and can happen for so many reasons- including being too worried about orgasming! It can be really easy to fall into a pit of self depreciation when...

Hi! There is no risk of pregnancy in this situation, because there was no semen present, nor did semen get into the vagina. Check out this link for more information! https://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodi ... _companion

Arghdaq, What you're experiencing is actually fairly common! This could be stemming from a number of things, from issues with commitment or attachment, or it could be sexual orientation. Certain attachment styles can make it hard to be comfortable in a committed relationship. If you'd like to read m...

Ace_Aym, There's no such thing as normal when it comes to sex, especially masturbation. There is no "golden standard" of intercourse, it's a varied thing that looks different for everyone. Taboo things can be arousing to some, and that isn't necessarily a bad thing. As long as you aren't h...

Hey Anne Janne, If you didn't have p/i/v sex, there is no risk of pregnancy. Check out these articles: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodies/the_pregnancy_panic_companion https://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodies/can_i_get_pregnant_or_get_or_pass_on_an_sti_from_that Beyond that, changes in your ...

Hey Wanjiee, This is a fairly common problem among people with vaginas. Luckily, there are some relatively reliable ways to help! - First of all, read this article! It covers topics I won't touch on in this comment, but it's all good to know anyway. https://www.scarleteen.com/article/gender/from_ow_...

Hi Osumilite, That's reasonable and common among trauma survivors! It doesn't mean that what you're doing is wrong or bad. Masturbating is a normal part of life, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. To that end, though, if it's something that makes you feel bad it's okay if you just decide not to enga...

Condoms are a little harder to devise alternatives for. Some options could be: latex gloves, but if you use these you will not be able to use any of the aforementioned options for lube because oil-based products will degrade latex. Or you could use something like a plastic bag. But both of these opt...

Hey Terence, Unless your parents have given you reason to believe otherwise, they probably won't have a major problem with you masturbating as they have most definitely done it themselves. The embarrassment is natural and it is definitely present on both sides, but it shouldn't be something that hol...

Hey Osumilite, I know it's been said numerous times but I'll echo it again; I'm sorry you experienced the things you experienced. You talked briefly about specifically feeling guilt about the things you used to watch and engage with, and I wanted to say that none of those things define who you are n...

Hey Juliaho90,

I'm so sorry for the confusion! You and Sam are both right, Yasmin is a combination pill. I was reading from the wrong website, I sincerely apologize for the oversight.

Hey! Unfortunately it's hard to give you a super solid answer here, since it can vary a lot from person to person. The best I can give you is a solid maybe. It could impact your bleeding, or it could not; it depends a lot on your personal hormone levels. For the next 48 hours or so you should avoid ...