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You're very welcome, and I'm glad it helped!

HI latte, The good news is, you're already doing a bunch of the things we recommend when people are trying to figure out what "works" for them in terms of masturbation. You're experimenting with different types of masturbation (and if you want to add sex toys to the mix, that's something w...

Hi Onyx, It's good to hear from you again! And I'm doing well. I'm glad to hear you're looking for ways to meet other queer people. Just to check, is the site you have in mind aimed at teenagers? Or is it aimed at adults? With the phone, your best bet is still going to be getting a burner phone like...

Hello fellow Sam! I think something that might help is to think of your interest in feminine presentation and submission as being separate from your interest in sex overall. They can certainly overlap, but sometimes when you're feeling all tangled up trying to figure your identity out, it can help t...

Hi matcha moon, I think one thing that may help you when thinking about your romantic orientation is to know that someone can desire romance without desiring a long term relationship. After all, plenty of short term or casual relationships can have those romantic components you mention yourself want...

I'm sorry your GP ignored this issue, because it's clearly stressing you out! Do you have the ability to contact and OB-GYN and ask about this?

Too, you mention there were other problems that your GP did give you answers about. Where they also related to sexual things?

If it looks and feels like your periods usually do, then it's safe to assume that's what it is and that you're not pregnant. However, if you know you're prone to anxiety, taking a test is still the way to go, because having that very concrete test result can sometimes cut that anxiety off.

I also want to add that something you could do in this instance is talk with your brother about where these ideas are coming from. You, and I, are making some guesses about what's motivating his behavior, but the truth is only he can really know what his reasons are. So, you could ask him if he's re...

Does that feel like the kind of thing you could bring up if you two end up living together? Like, as part of establishing the house rules for living together, you talk about what emotional boundaries you each need to have?

Hi Raffles, I'm glad the search is still on, and am hoping you get to find a more comfortable living situation soon. What you're describing with those contrasting roles makes a lot of sense, and while all of us have to adjust depending on our role in a situation, I know for you it's probably pretty ...

Hi brungerbulb, I will say that his lack of knowledge about bodies unlike his own, and his oversized reactions to the idea of those bodies, isn't that uncommon for fifteen year old cis guys. A lot of sex ed is still very segregated by gender, if it's given at all, and what most people describe as wo...

Hi Sofa24,

So, while your clitoris is likely still there rather than having literally disappeared, the fact that you're experiencing numbness and pain in your genitals is a sign it's time to check-in with a healthcare provider to see what may be going on. Have you already done so?

You're welcome! And when to test depends on the specific test you buy, since they can detect different amounts of hCG. This article goes into detail about how to choose and take a test: Peeing on a Stick: All About Pregnancy Tests

Got it. One thing that may be helpful going forward is to think about how to find a balance between being aware of your body and overly fixating on minute changes. That may look like consciously telling yourself to stop when you start fixating on a bodily function or finding ways to divert your atte...

Hi Edhelraen, So, keeping in mind no one here is a urologist, variation in urine color is really common and generally not something to be concerned about; as you've noticed, lots of things about what you ingest can potentially influence it. Can I ask if you experience this level of worry about other...

Hi gatadebotas, So, like you said, this is a really common issue, so let's start with some of the things commonly work in addressing it. For starters, when you've tried masturbating in the past, is your brain really engaged in what's going on and are you really aroused? Or are you feeling kind of bo...

You're welcome! And it sounds like you're making a lot of progress in terms of getting to know your body and what things make inserting objects into the vaginal canal easier. Too, you're right that how you were feeling at the times you tried to get the tampon out was probably playing a big role; whe...

Hi Dannysgirl, Menstrual cycle weirdness from emergency contraception tends to only last a month or two. The tricky thing is every body reacts a little differently to emergency contraception, so there's no way to predict exactly how long it may throw off your cycle. So this is one of those times whe...

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Hi Zooweemama.1, One of the things that doesn't really get talked about when it comes to sex is that it can feel a TON of different ways, and that how it feels can vary for a given person from instance to instance. Too, the biggest factor in how sex feels is the brain; if it's not engaged, not turne...

Hi Theansweris42, I feel you on how those social interactions went; I have definitely done the "say nothing about my life even when asked" thing. I suspect, in your case, some of these habits of not talking about yourself or almost automatically passing on the chance to meet up come from t...

Hi mcjupiter, Taking out tampons can be unpleasant at times (especially if it ended up being kind of dry), but pain to the point of tears is a sign something else may be up that's causing that intense level of discomfort. Have you been able to get to a healthcare provider lately for an exam to see i...

Hi dependantdragon, That information is all really helpful! It seems like you're very thoughtful when it comes to relationship dynamics and how they can go, which is great! When he says all those positive things about you and heaps on the praise, do you get any good feelings from it, even if they're...

Hi pissboy420, Because the clitoris is so full of nerve endings, some people do find that, rather than being pleasurable, it's uncomfortable to have it touched directly. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you or your body; it's just one example of many of how different bodies will enjoy a...