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by al
Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: Relationships
Topic: Feeling needy
Replies: 7
Views: 4183

Re: Feeling needy

Hey Hel, I'm glad that you're here and talking about these feelings! I wanted to ask - has your boyfriend given you feedback about being "needy", or is this just based on your own judgement? The reason that I ask is that how frequently/how you communicate in your relationship should hopefu...
by al
Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: Bodies
Topic: Don't feel anything when masturbating
Replies: 5
Views: 16994

Re: Don't feel anything when masturbating

Hi there LovelyEvaline, and welcome to Scarleteen! I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling to feel much when masturbating. I wish I had an easy answer for you, but unfortunately there are a lot of different aspects to masturbation and self-pleasure that are a little more complicated than just ...
by al
Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: Relationships
Topic: Anxiety about potential relationship manifesting into a series of nightmares
Replies: 41
Views: 10439

Re: Anxiety about potential relationship manifesting into a series of nightmares

Hi Amthyst, I'm sorry to hear that your mom's behavior has been getting on your nerves. It sounds like she's dealing with a lot as a result of COVID, and that maybe her fuse is a bit shorter for feeling angry and frustrated. I'm glad that you can see the stress that she's experiencing and coping wit...
by al
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
Topic: I think I'm ready
Replies: 27
Views: 7960

Re: I think I'm ready

Hey Amethyst, I'm sorry to hear that you've had people commenting on your body in that way (whether or not they meant it as a compliment). I know that some people really like getting complimented overtly on their physical features, but for folks who are questioning their gender identities/bodies/sex...
by al
Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:16 am
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: No libido and no orgasm
Replies: 1
Views: 1726

Re: No libido and no orgasm

Hi there user2298, and welcome to Scarleteen! There are lots of things that I want to touch on here, but the very first thing I wanted to say is that it's absolutely normal for two young people in a partnership to not have sex for a couple of weeks. You're right in that there are a lot of expectatio...
by al
Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:34 am
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Dysmorphia or Pregnancy?
Replies: 5
Views: 3533

Re: Dysmorphia or Pregnancy?

Hey digdawg, I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way- I can imagine it's hard to focus on what you need to and take care of yourself. I hear what you're saying about hesitating to get a pregnancy test for fear of a positive result; I know that anxiety doesn't always follow logical trains of t...
by al
Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: Supporting Each Other
Topic: Loneliness bites.
Replies: 10
Views: 16120

Loneliness bites.

Being a person can be tough and lonely sometimes, but especially now. I'm feeling some of that loneliness and wondering - what do you like to do for yourself when you're feeling lonely? Do you reach out to people, or take care of your body, or do something else? Would love to hear what you're doing ...
by al
Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:33 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: i am afraid he wants to move forward too fast
Replies: 1
Views: 1556

Re: i am afraid he wants to move forward too fast

Hi there wildmarshmallow, and welcome to Scarleteen! Congrats on the new date! I'm sorry to hear that the things he's saying make you feel uncomfy. I think it's totally understandable that you're not quite ready to be sexual with him after just 5 days (or any amount of days - your own readiness and ...
by al
Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: How Old is Too Old?
Replies: 5
Views: 1926

Re: How Old is Too Old?

Hi there girlplayer34, and welcome to Scarleteen! I'm so happy that you asked this question, because it has an easy answer: there is no age limit for having sex! There are lots of people who don't have sex until their 20s, and 30s, and beyond! There are even some people who choose not to have sex th...
by al
Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Brown discharge after losing virginity
Replies: 3
Views: 2769

Re: Brown discharge after losing virginity

Hi cody2323, It sounds like the brown discharge started a few days before you were due to take your placebo pills. If so, you're most likely experiencing discharge earlier than expected before your period. Menstrual cycles don't run like clockwork - things like stress, missing a pill or taking it to...
by al
Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Withdrawal bleeding
Replies: 3
Views: 2515

Re: Withdrawal bleeding

You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that you're backing up your BC with condoms just in case. That's about as effective as pregnancy prevention gets! In general, we like to recommend to folks to stay away from the internet if they're feeling anxious or worried about sexual health topics, because a lot ...
by al
Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:08 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: finding a boyfriend
Replies: 3
Views: 2640

Re: finding a boyfriend

Hi there fivefootzero, I'm sorry to hear that masturbation has felt boring. Have you tried experimenting with different methods, or maybe tried fantasizing about something or looking at erotic media about something different than what you usually do? I also wanted to add in - this is a pretty common...
by al
Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
Topic: Comfort during sex
Replies: 9
Views: 5307

Re: Comfort during sex

Hi pinkcities, I'm so glad to hear that!! The baby steps are so important, and communication makes all the difference. :) I wanted to add that the comfort with ourselves and our bodies' quirks that you're working towards is also something that we're constantly developing and growing with time, diffe...
by al
Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: Bodies
Topic: Scared to touch myself?
Replies: 1
Views: 2173

Re: Scared to touch myself?

Hi there teeny18, and welcome to Scarleteen! Well first of all, I'm glad to hear that you haven't experienced anything traumatic that made you feel this way. To dig into it a bit more - what kinds of thoughts come up for you before you go to masturbate or as those gross feelings come up? Are you thi...
by al
Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Withdrawal bleeding
Replies: 3
Views: 2515

Re: Withdrawal bleeding

Hi there Alester, and welcome to Scarleteen! Yep, you can be sure that if you have a period on the week that you're not taking pills (or taking the blank pills), that you're not pregnant! The lack of hormones created when your body becomes pregnant is the thing that starts period or withdrawal bleed...
by al
Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Diarrhea and birth control pill
Replies: 1
Views: 1879

Re: Diarrhea and birth control pill

Hi there Meggyd18, Usually, irregularities in bowel movements aren't a significant factor that interferes with birth control unless they can be classified as diarrhea (essentially pooping out watery liquid) because that means that the body hasn't digested what was put into it properly. That's someth...
by al
Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Sexual Health
Topic: Any ideas?
Replies: 4
Views: 2997

Re: Any ideas?

Hi Cosmakat, If there's nothing else that feels off or fits the "abnormal" descriptors in that article, then it's possible what you're experiencing is just what your body feels it needs to keep itself healthy at the moment. The vagina really does have a pretty effective self-cleaning cycle...
by al
Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:06 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: First Time Fears
Replies: 9
Views: 4608

Re: First Time Fears

Hi there Digdawg, Since you've taken your oral contraceptive consistently, and it seems like the condom was used correctly, your relative risk is indeed pretty low. You can compare the effectiveness rate with other BC combos over at The Buddy System: Effectiveness Rates for Backing Up Your Birth Con...
by al
Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: Sex & Sexuality
Topic: Sexual Desire/Sensitivity Gone?
Replies: 9
Views: 4879

Re: Sexual Desire/Sensitivity Gone?

Hi bananakate, I totally get feeling nervous about being vulnerable or talking about "serious" stuff when that isn't something that happens a lot. One thing that I find helpful is thinking through what I might say, which you're welcome to do here. What would it be like to ask him to talk f...
by al
Thu Jun 11, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: Relationships
Topic: I'm kind of tired of being single
Replies: 7
Views: 3187

Re: I'm kind of tired of being single

Hi KindaStrange, I'm glad to hear that you're focusing on friends first! That's usually the best thing for people feeling lonely or isolated from their peers - bonding over shared activities (like art!). How do you feel about the prospect of making new friends? Does that feel easy, or is it somethin...
by al
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: Pregnancy and Parenting
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 22
Views: 39673

Re: Abortion

Hi there Letmebe, Thanks for checking in - I can't say for sure why you're experiencing the gastrointestinal distress (as I like to call it). But it's not an unusual experience for people who have gone through a surgical procedure to feel a little "off" during the weeks afterwards. Your bo...
by al
Sun Jun 07, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
Topic: Female Orgasm ?
Replies: 13
Views: 5939

Re: Female Orgasm ?

Hi hann,

Have you ever tried using something other than your hands, like a vibrator or DIY sex toy?
by al
Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:47 pm
Forum: Supporting Each Other
Topic: A thread for non-Black allies
Replies: 8
Views: 9026

Re: A thread for non-Black allies

I loved the essays by those writers. Difficult on my heart to read, but so important. Has anyone been able to find anything specifically for non-Black people of color? I haven't quite had the time to look around for good ones that explore anti-Blackness in non-white communities.
by al
Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:21 pm
Forum: Pregnancy and Parenting
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 22
Views: 39673

Re: Abortion

Hi Letmebe, I'm so, so glad that you had a positive experience with the clinic staff. Feeling like you're in charge of what happens with your body and that the providers are there to take care of you is something that you deserve every time you're in the office, but especially for abortion procedure...
by al
Sun May 31, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: Supporting Each Other
Topic: Support for Black users
Replies: 0
Views: 6166

Support for Black users

Due to the hyper-visibility of systemic and interpersonal violence against Black people that is being widely protested and debated across the nation, we want to offer a space for Black users to vent, reflect, and support each other here. We here at Scarleteen want to acknowledge the emotional burden...

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