Hey AQ, chiming in here as an autistic person! Do you think finding an online community that does video calls, or even video calling with IRL friends, would fulfill your needs the same way as face-to-face talks would? I TOTALLY understand what you're talking about with your social interaction bucket...

Hey staysoft!

That sounds really frustrating and I'm sorry you are having to deal with it. I can't really think of any advice that's mindblowingly amazing, but I want you to know you are heard and that you can feel free to vent/rant here about it!

Hi Epiphanyxx! Sexuality can be super confusing, but just know you don't have to label yourself or know who/what you are right now (or ever, if you don't want to!). There's no deadline for you to figure out where you are on the aroace spectrum. If you want to identify as one thing now, you can also ...

Hey AQ! That's a valid concern to have. One thing I can recommend is to look up the movie or TV show on sites like IMDb (or even just googling it!) to see if they have something called an intimacy coordinator . These people are behind-the-scenes crew who are specifically hired to help organize and p...

Hey AQ, You could ask your question here as a reply in this thread, but if you make a separate post I would recommend placing that question either on this board ('ask us'), 'got questions? get answers?', or in the et cetera board! While there is also the 'abuse & assault' board, that section/are...

Hi caramia, welcome to Scarleteen! Ace and allo people can be and are in relationships. What’s important, as you mentioned, is that you tell your partner about your feelings so you can both be on the same page. Obviously, overstepping their boundaries is a big NO! But being open and clear with your ...

Hi Skybushh, That sounds really frustrating and I’m sorry you have to go through that. Sometimes your mind is your biggest enemy but messing up is human! I wish there was something I could tell you that would automatically fix the self-sabotaging, but as you know it’s a long process. Maybe you could...

Jay27,

Would you be interested in some resources for lesbians and by lesbians to help you engage with the community more?

Hey GenuineL, It all depends on your body. Every body is different, you may need to take it slower than some people or your body may adjust quickly to added stretching. Although the vagina is a muscle that doesn’t get ‘loose’, this is still something that your body may not be prepared for or used to...

Hi Stone, I want to start by validating your feelings. This sounds like something that has made you incredibly uncomfortable and I'm so sorry that you had to experience that. It does sound like this meets the definition of sexual assault. Although you may not have had sex or genital contact, it can ...

Hey trixieandtoast! I understand that this can cause a lot of conflicting emotions, but you are doing a fantastic job of verbalizing your feelings! He sees something in you, regardless of whether that is a friend, family, or possibility of something more. Am I right in understanding that your friend...

Hey CasWasHere!

While scary, nipple discharge isn't uncommon and doesn't automatically mean anything bad! However, I would definitely recommend telling your guardian and maybe booking an appointment with your primary doctor, especially with your medical concerns.

Huh, that is a bit baffling!

It is possible that the itching is actually a result of blood rushing to your genitals post-masturbation or orgasm. That can cause tingling or sensitivity and may just be presenting itself differently in your case!

Hi mel! These definitely sound like concerns that are causing you a lot of anxiety. Many people see the threshold between 17 and 18, minor and adult, to be this magical barrier that you cross one day where you instantly become a mature, fully settled adult but unfortunately that's not how it works! ...

Hi AParker98! It may be any number of things, I'll try to highlight a few for you to consider! If you use toys when you masturbate, you may not be cleaning them thoroughly enough which may be leading to your discomfort. Or alternatively, you may be cleaning them with something that is irritating you...

Hi CasWasHere! That's a valid concern! Does your guardian often open your mail? You could tell your guardian that you have a package coming and say that it's something mundane that they'd be less likely to care about opening, such as a pencil pouch or a new shirt. But if you do this don't make it so...

Hi hedera! You are correct that pregnant people can have bleeding that looks like 'periods' during their pregnancy, even up until they give birth! About 1 in 4 pregnant people have some type of bleeding during their pregnancy, due to a wide variety of reasons including implantation of the fertilized...

It seems like you have a lot of anxiety that you're dealing with. Here's an article that has Scarleteen-approved and recommended resources for handling that! Please note the specific section on pregnancy phobia and anxiety, as it seems like those resources may help you with your current anxieties. B...

Hey spottedowl! Navigating asexuality and dating in today's world can be hard and frustrating. How are you finding dates? If you use dating apps, something I've seen and done myself has been to write that you're asexual or looking for a non-sexual relationship on your profile bio. Not everybody is g...

Hi SillyMcGoof_ First of all, welcome back to Scarleteen! Asking your parents for a sex toy can be scary and feel awkward, but it's a conversation that has been had between kids and parents time and time again so you're in good company! It's nice to know going in that your stepmom is positive and co...

Hey GenderGay! You're definitely not alone in feeling like this, shaving can be super annoying and uncomfortable! There are a lot of options for managing public hair, we just have to find what works for you! Have you looked into hair removal cream (like Nair)? This seems like it could be your best b...

Chocolate Moose, Every body (and everybody) is different, so what works for them differs too! Some people are completely comfortable with tampons, others prefer menstrual cups, and some like period underwear and pads. For example, people with vaginismus (a condition causing painful muscle spasms in ...

Hey CasWasHere, First and foremost, you aren't ruined! Every body (and everybody!) is different. I understand it can be scary when you feel like you can't control your body. When you say your clit doesn't get big 'like it's supposed to', do you mean that in your personal self-love sessions your clit...

Hi Asking Queries! Nutrition is nutrition, and it's fantastic that you've found a way to eat that works for you and your body! It may be that your mom doesn't really think about the implications of what she is saying, as that phrase is a common expression; however, this doesn't mean your feelings ab...

Congrats Luna, I'm SO happy to hear that it went well!