hey jurassicwars,

since you mentioned being interested in articles, i wanted to pass this piece along: Sexual Response & Orgasm: A Users Guide

Hi jnjn, As you have noticed, the Scarleteen staff has not responded to your previous posts because we do not respond to pregnancy scare posts. But we do answer questions relating to bodies, gender, relationships, sex & sexuality, and sexual health, among other topics. Since your menstruation qu...

congratulations on talking to your mom about privacy! that took bravery--i know you were feeling nervous about it. i am glad to hear that she said that more privacy sounds like a good idea. i know redskies mentioned waiting some days until you and your parents have settled in to this new agreement, ...

From what the pharmacists said, it sounds like the pills are fine--since the pills were not in a temperature FAR outside of the ideal range, and since they were not in a the heat for a long-period of time, and since they weren't in a space like a car. But I think your instinct to start incorporating...

Hey cityofthedead, I hear you. You are masturbating, but are really seeking a partnered sexual connection. You really want to meet women who have similar desires as you, who you can explore partnered sex with. You have not yet found any of these potential partners and that is really frustrating. And...

Hey pennyvalence, I'm resonating really hard with a lot of what you're saying! Before I get into some direct responses, just wanted to say sorry for the tough time you're having :( I want to second what Iwanthelp and Redskies have said--I think some space from him is important, for many reasons you ...

Hey FadedPassion, While it does sound like your birth control pills were outside of their ideal temperature range, it's important to note that they were in the drawer, not say, on the windowsill in direct sunlight for the entirety of a heat wave. The drawer would have blocked direct sunlight from re...

As long as you find a private area for the skinny dipping, and wash any leftover mud off your genitals, I personally don't see any problem.

This article is a great resource. I would suggest giving it a read! Be a Blabbermouth! The Whats, Whys and Hows of Talking About Sex With a Partner

Hey calmandcute, When Heather said "Where would you like to take this from here?" I think they meant, "What, if anything, would you like to talk about next? Do you have further questions or concerns?" At Scarleteen, we like to be really responsive to the users, following all of y...

This is an area that just completely depends on the relationship--in one friendship there might be no talk of sexual experiences or desires, and in another there might be very open, even graphic, talk about these subjects. If you're wanting to chat with friends, or even just this one friend, about s...

Hey audreylinen, Welcome back to the boards! It looks like you asked a similar question in October, so I'll be repeating some of what Heather shared there, along with some new responses to this specific post. First of all, if having fingers (yours or your partner's) inside your vagina is painful, or...

hey hootieandthe,

another user had a similar question, so rather than re-writing the response, i'm gonna link it here. i think it will answer your questions
Can Birth Control Cause Dryness?

after giving it a read, let me know how that sounds to you?

hi jurassicwars,

i responded to you in your "questioning sexuality during porn watching" thread. you've got a lot of threads going right now about very similar subjects. let's stick to just one thread.

hey jurassic wars, i'm gonna reply to this post and your last post in your "is it wrong" thread all in the same place-- 1. terminology: shemales is hurtful language and should be avoided. trans women is the appropriate term. now that sam w. and i have informed you of this, please use the r...

Happy to hear that you are feeling good with your mental health care--ultimately that is what matters: whether or not you feel it is helping! And as always, I'm sorry to hear about the ways your mom has invalidated your identity and said really mean, hurtful things to you

I looooove Ingrid Michaelson's cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love." Also a sucker for Helpless from Hamilton

Yay! Happy to hear that themindwonders

I was broken up with this winter, and felt sad about it for awhile, really wishing we were still involved or might get back together in the future. Today, I randomly thought of the guy, and had *zero* interest in us being sexually or romantically involved. When the heartbreak, or sadness, is fresh--...

I'm a big journaler and I actually always try to journal when I'm having an especially great day or in an especially happy mood or feeling especially calm. This side of the spectrum helps balance out the other side of the spectrum--when I journal feeling anxious or down. And looking back at the entr...

Glad to hear it

I'm not sure what to do anymore. The obsession with the possibility of being a lesbian has become overbearing. I can't stop thinking about it, anyone that walks past me on the street, a voice inside my head will go "if you looked at her you must be a lesbian" and I feel sick. I am so terr...

Ugh, I'm sorry KittyPink, that sucks!! Have you heard from her since? Any explanation of why she didn't make it or an apology? Because if not, I would also understand not feeling quite ready to be friends with her...

What were some of things in the article that you found helpful?

Hey Mooper, Welcome to the boards! Everyone who's sexually active should ideally be getting tested at least once a year. Testing is part of sexual healthcare, so if you're not up to date with that then now would be a great time to get tested. Have you had unprotected sex that you're thinking could h...