Congrats on getting into that program, but I am sorry that it is causing so much stress
What are scared might not go your way if you go to the doctor?

Hi Liz_c, It sounds like you have a pattern of anxiety (or lack of peace of mind in your words) around birth control and pregnancy (which I know we discussed briefly before). Rather than temporarily soothing a moment of anxiety around birth control, I'd like to refer you to resources about managing ...

Hi Tigger, Just to jump in and agree that what he is doing and the person he is are just awful! So sorry you are having to deal with this all and no less having to deal with him trying to turn around and blame you. And no need to apologize for getting angry - totally justifiable. This kind of situat...

Thanks Daisy! You too

That sounds like a really hard situation to be in and it sucks when it feels like there are more people on the other person's side than your own :? If you want to discuss this any more or want help navigating pressing potential charges let us know (and if not we can just continue on with your self c...

Sounds like kept your pills stored in a place below 25 Celsius and according to the directions their effectiveness shouldn't be altered

Hi again,
Thank sounds like a great potential resource - have you reached out recently to follow up with her about starting to do that?

Hi daisy, I am inclined to say that should not alter the pills effectiveness but the only way to know for sure is going to be based off any instructions or brand specific information for the kind of pills you are taking. While oral contraceptives can be susceptible to heat damage, that usually occur...

Ah I am sorry you had to deal with that kind of behavior from people growing up - and it is so easy for those kind of things to stick with us unfortunately. It's great that work has been bring some social life to you too :) Bringing the topic up with one person first seems like a good plan of action...

Hi Dandelion,

I am so sorry about all that you have been through this past week and weekend. I am glad you are taking time to take care of yourself and that painting and poetry are forms of self care that work for you
What about your eating habits are you concerned about?

We will not answer ANY questions about pregnancy fear or anxiety in our direct services from users who are not pregnant or who are not or have not otherwise been directly involved with an actual pregnancy. Please do not post this kind of question. If you are seeing this text, and your thread is loc...

Hi capablehippie, Growing up I was (and still am) super close to my mom as well. I usually told her most of everything and it felt strange and hard to navigate what to tell her once I got into a relationship for the first time and started doing things that I didn't want to share with her any more or...

Hi Sunshine, This is such a tricky situation to be in, especially in a place where part of your identity isn't even in most people's vocabularies! Like you said, feeling attracted to people (no matter who they are) is totally natural and okay as long as one doesn't act on those attractions in ways t...

Hi Tigger1, Just wanted to pop in and say it sounds like you are practicing good self care in knowing your boundaries for pushing yourself and in hanging in there and acknowledging that today may have just been an off day. I'm glad you said you are doing really well recently and glad you will be pra...

Of course, glad to help :) I would say, in regards to partner's giving you weird looks when you tell them what feels good for you, they are either not worth it or just confused and more communication might be helpful. If a partner is not interested in hearing what feels good for you or open to commu...

That is awesome you are aware of your body and your behaviors and how those may make this option not the best one for you. It is true that certain birth control methods aren't for everybody - and that's why it is great there are so many options! I would suggest checking out our Birth Control Bingo! ...

Hi organekangaroo, Welcome to Scarleteen! There is certainly nothing wrong. Everyone's bodies are different and we all experience pleasure in different ways. Just because a majority of people with vaginas may most easily orgasm from clitoris stimulation, that does not mean it has to apply to you or ...

Hi again! There is really no "normal" bodily reaction to birth control and because everyone's bodies react to birth control in different ways, there is no way we can let you know if something specific to your body is normal or healthy or not. I would suggest just keeping tuned in with your...

Hi Tigger1, I am sorry all these feelings have been coming back and are weighing you down. What are some coping mechanisms that have helped you in the past lately? Maybe something that will help you stay in the present? Maybe making a list of all those things running through your head on paper? (you...

Hi Liz_c, Having period fluctuations after stopping and restarting the pill (or really just in response to being on hormonal birth control in general) is totally reasonable. Everyone's bodies react differently to birth control and it sounds like you have been taking your pills exactly as you should ...

Hi bp12, We have given you all the information we have and I think have pretty well answered this question. To add on to what Mo said, you seem to be dwelling on this and it may be causing you some anxiety? If you want to discuss that more we would love to have that conversation with you, otherwise ...

It sounds like experimenting might be what you are doing which is a super important and informative thing to do :) Experimenting is an awesome thing and, as it seems you know, lets people figure out what they do and do not like. Experiment away! - as long as you are not bringing other people or thei...

Hi jackojacko2000,

Have there been any instances you have felt this way before or had a similar feeling?

Hi bigbywolf, I am sorry the anxiety has been coming back and that you are still having to deal with your ex in ways like this. Do you think there was something specific that happened recently that may have caused the anxiety progress to start to regress again? And what do you think were good coping...

Hi esTa, The pill is equally as effective during the seven day placebo week as the rest of the month. If you want to read more about the inner workings of the pill this is a good read :) Combined Oral Contraceptives (The Pill) Here's another good one regarding the specifics of the placebo week: How ...