Hi omnomnonny, That's all really helpful to know, thank you! What do you think would help you start feeling like you understood what was going on in your body more? Or, alternately, might it be more helpful to learn how not to fixate on every unfamiliar or unusual sensation that moves through your b...

Hi Powerpup, Glad you enjoyed the articles! So, if you don't feel particularly positive or mentally aroused when you try masturbating, that may be a big part of why it isn't feeling super pleasurable. Are there things that you've encountered that mentally turn you on? Or can you not think of any ins...

Hi PowerPup, We can definitely help you find that information! These two articles are great starting points for learning about arousal and sexual response: With Pleasure: A View of Whole Sexual Anatomy for Every Body [/url], Sexual Response & Orgasm: A Users Guide . You may also find this advice...

Hi ReliableLake, Not a silly question at all, since you're figuring out how to adjust to a different medication schedule! Unless your healthcare provider indicated otherwise, you should be just fine having started the pill the first day of your period. To quote from Three questions about taking the ...

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Unfortunately, we can't say for certain what's causing this either. It could just be a slightly unusual variation of discharge but, again, if you notice it's not stopping or you notice other symptoms besides it, you'll want to get checked by a healthcare provider to make sure there isn't an underlyi...

That mixture of fear and relief you're describing is quite common for people who are in the midst of major shift or ending of a relationship that's demanding a massive amount of energy from them. When a huge part of your life, even when it's just sort of background noise, has been worrying over the ...

Hi Pan, Yep, as far as I know "rimming" only refers to mouth to anus contact. In order to do it as safely as possible, you'd want to use a dental dam as a barrier between you and your partner (you can find out all about dental dams here: All the Barriers! All the Time! ). As far as talking...

Hi EngelsK, I think your plan of hanging out more to gauge how she's feeling and how the interactions between you two go is a solid one. When it comes to acknowledging your fears about being taken seriously, as long as you don't frame it in a way that's accusatory it's not a red flag or something yo...

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Hi Lucile, So, brown-tinted discharge generally happens right before or right after your period. You can read more about which types of discharge are (and are not) cause for concern in this article: Honorably Discharged: A Guide to Vaginal Secretions . If the discharge you're noticing has very diffe...

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Hi BabyD0907, Would it be helpful to use the space here to figure out how the specifics of how your going to tell him about this boundary? That might give you a way to practice and find the way of phrasing it that works best for you. I think there are a few things that distinguish a hard limit from ...

Hi Kylie, Even if you have a fairly regular cycle, odds are you'll have a few periods that arrive later than expected (too, how you're tracking it in the first place can influence how accurate that predicted start date is). At a certain point, the quickest way to alleviate your stress around this is...

Hi phantomdog, Glad the info was helpful and that he's feeling less stressed! It also sounds like you two are being really proactive about you getting tested and him getting the follow-up test he needs, which is awesome. If one of you tests positive, they can talk to the healthcare provider about wh...

Hi Stuck, I'm glad having a space to talk is helping you. I wanted to chime in on a few things you've mentioned here. It sounds like there were parts of this relationship that did make you happy, and things you loved about your partner. When there's been such a dramatic shift away from some of those...

Hi Pan, We can't say for certain what, exactly, you're experiencing, but it could be that stimulating yourself this way causes some sensitivity that fades away once you stop (similar to how a penis will be a bit sensitive after being stimulated). As long as it doesn't become painful, or start happen...

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Hi Yunlad,

Yep, that's correct! If you want more information on what's proper condom use, this article has lots of details: All the Barriers! All the Time!. And we're so glad you're finding the sex ed you need here!

One of the harder things to learn about relationships is that they don't have to be catastrophically bad in order for it to be best for them to end. Someone can be a perfectly nice person, and an okay partner, and still not be a good fit as your partner. When you're thinking about someone who your w...

Glad to hear you're able to access therapy. Even if it can't completely lighten the load of what you're going through, it's still good to have a space where you can freely process everything you're dealing with. With your friends, while it's kind of you two want to be mindful of your partners privac...

It sounds like, then, that your friendship hasn't really taken a hit from that bit of awkwardness that came with the first meeting, which is a really positive sign! I also think you may have just answered your own question about where some of those weird feelings were coming from! If you're finding ...

You're very welcome. So, if you've noticed this depression hanging around for awhile, it sounds like it's time to check in with a mental healthcare provider to see if it's a) part of a deeper issue and b) if there are things you can do to address it. Do you have access to that kind of resource? Whil...

It's okay if your thoughts and feelings are a bit of a jumble right now. It seems like meeting him in person brought up some feelings for you that weren't totally expected, and that can often make you feel off-kilter. It sounds like the fact that meeting people face to face for the first time can be...

Hi tomatopotato, One of the tricky things about meeting someone in person who you've only ever had online interactions with is that sometimes the dynamic between you is very different once you're face to face (sometimes that's because people who have an easy time communicating online than they do in...