Hi Aj,

So, this is one of those scenarios where we're not 100% comfortable saying it had no effect on your pill. However, it takes 2-3 hours after taking a pill for the pill to absorb, so if the vomiting happened after that window, then it would not have had an effect.

Hi Lisa, So, avoiding that pain has less to do with the corona/hymen and more to do with your own arousal level and how relaxed you feel. So, some ways to to increase your comfort and minimize the chances of discomfort are to make sure that you're feeling warmed up enough before penetration (you and...

Hi Noa, I think the most sound decision to make in this situation is to have a talk (if you haven't already) with your partner about boundaries around sexual stuff. That way, you'll both be talking explicitly about your desires and boundaries, so nobody is having to guess if they're pushing someone ...

Morad, thank you so much for your kind words, and we're so glad to hear that you've found our site helpful and welcoming!

Hi Willow, If you've had what looked, felt, and came at the same time as your period, then you can assume that was your period, and that, by extension you're not pregnant. However, if you're still feeling like you need confirmation , taking a pregnancy test is something you can do to get that confir...

Hi Lisa, It's likely that what you felt was your hymen (or corona) stretching. You can read more about that here: My Corona: The Anatomy Formerly Known as the Hymen & the Myths That Surround It You might also want to check out this piece, since it sounds like penetration is still causing some di...

Hi hopee,

Nope, there is not really a way to induce a period. There are ways that a person can try to regulate their cycle (like via hormonal birth control), but not ways to make a period come exactly when you want it to.

Hi bigbywolf, That sounds like you've got some rough emotions running around in your head. I'm glad you've opened up this conversation with your boyfriend, and it sounds like he's receptive to talking about it and helping you when these thoughts come up. So, I think your plan to have a more involved...

Something we see some users being nervous about going in for an exam with a gynecologist. So, for those of you who've been, were you worried before your first visit? What were you worried about? If you weren't worried, what helped you be that way? Is there anything that, in retrospect, you'd wish yo...

I think this is one of those situations that's very tricky to discuss in the hypothetical , because how to approach it would depend very much on the individuals involved. Of the couple, they'd need to decide what consequences they'd be willing to face and how likely they are to occur, and what they'...

Hi Morad,

Just to clarify, when you say cause to kill, are you referring to a law that says that the penalty for unmarried pregnancy is death, or to a practice that's common in the culture?

I loved TFIOS when it came out as a book, and I'm glad to hear that the movie kept the tone and spirit of the book. I'm with Redskies that the characters have always read as very realistic. There's a good balance between snarkiness and cynicism and genuine sweetness and vulnerability. I also feel li...

I just want to second the bit in the original post about the stick-on heating pads. You can get a pack of three for around 8 bucks (the size that says it's for wrist and neck should work for most people) and they can be lifesavers if you need to be at work or school a day when you're having bad cram...

Okay, so a good first step would be to check out the "help near you" link on the main Scarleteen webpage. This allows to search for resources in your area and see if there's one that fits your needs:
http://www.scarleteen.com/find_a_doc

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Hi CrimsonCat, The short answer is nope, you cannot desensitize or hurt yourself from masturbating frequently. With the showerhead, as long as you aren't directing a spray of water into your vagina, you can't hurt yourself by doing that. There is simply no data to support the idea that masturbating ...

Okay, so you'd like something a little more immediate than your psychiatrist (or would you feel comfortable asking if you two could talk sooner than planned)? Is something like a support group more what you'd like, or would you prefer something more like a one on one counselor (or something else ent...

When you say "this" can you clarify for me what you're referring to?

Right on I'd say now is the time to bust them out.

At the this point, is there anything else (within the scope of things we're able to do) that you'd like help with or to talk about?

It's totally normal to feel scared in a moment like this. And it's definitely normal to wish that answers would arrive faster than they are, or that you could go back in time. But all the worry in the world won't make those answers appear faster, and will just make you unhappy in the interim. All yo...

If protection wasn't used, then yes, there is some risk of STI transmission. However, as I said, you've taken the tests you can (and it sounds like plan to test for HIV when you can). So, in the interim it's best just to take care of yourself until you get more information via the results. I do want...

Ah, okay, I follow. I think it's good that you've figured out that the sleep thing is something you're still not comfortable with. If nothing else, it's something you can communicate to future partners so that they don't trigger that fear for you. At this point, you've taken the steps you can on the...

Hi sfed, Well, the way you describe your feelings certainly matches with the common definition of bisexuality. But, beyond that, you get to decide for yourself how you'd like to define your sexual orientation. So, if you feel that bi best describes your feelings? Then that's what you get to call you...

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Okay, sounds good. Let us know when you'd like the info to get you started.

Yep, it's still low risk no matter where you were in your cycle.