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by Eddie C
Sat Aug 26, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: Relationships
Topic: Things happened.
Replies: 4
Views: 2823

Re: Things happened.

Hi there Confused_Pan, It seems like based on your previous conversation, you've thought about talking to your boyfriend about your feelings for this other girl. What has come up for you when you have thought about it? When you say, "it would break his heart", is there something that he's ...
by Eddie C
Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:17 pm
Forum: Sex & Sexuality
Topic: Spotting depo shot
Replies: 1
Views: 4074

Re: Spotting depo shot

Hello there, cj. Spotting is one possible side effect that the Depo-Shot can have. Some people report not having withdrawal bleedings at all after some time of using it, but some others have light bleeding or spotting regularly. Bodies need sometime to adjust when we make changes, but if you find it...
by Eddie C
Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Huge fear of pregnancy even on bc
Replies: 1
Views: 2467

Re: Huge fear of pregnancy even on bc

Hello, Mw2525. Is not that uncommon for people with vaginas who use birth control to have some variations on their periods. Even for people who are very regular, variations can happen from time to time. After reading your posts here, it sounds like fear of pregnancy is causing you a lot of stress an...
by Eddie C
Wed Jun 07, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Birth control
Replies: 1
Views: 2570

Re: Birth control

Hello, Luna. Welcome to Scarleteen. :) As long as you take your pills the way they were prescribed (on time and without skipping) you can trust you are protected the whole cycle. Being on your placebo pills doesn't mean the efficiency lowers or disappears. The next link explains it in depth: http://...
by Eddie C
Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:05 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Blood After Sex
Replies: 1
Views: 2173

Re: Blood After Sex

Spotting is not that uncommon for people with vaginas, actually, but I understand it can be annoying sometimes. If your doctor didn't see anything wrong in your exams and thinks is about your BC maybe it will be worthy to have a talk and assess if this Birth Control is the right for you or if you ha...
by Eddie C
Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Are we rushing?
Replies: 1
Views: 1660

Re: Are we rushing?

Hello there, Mountainhome. Welcome to Scarleteen! :) There is NO standar for any relationship of how slow or how fast they should go when it comes to sex, or any other activity. Is going to depend on both of you, how ready you feel to start being sexually active, how comfortable you feel with each o...
by Eddie C
Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Period and Birth control
Replies: 1
Views: 1890

Re: Period and Birth control

We will not answer ANY questions about pregnancy fear or anxiety in our direct services from users who are not pregnant or who are not or have not otherwise been directly involved with an actual pregnancy. Please do not post this kind of question. If you are seeing this text, and your thread is loc...
by Eddie C
Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Generic pills
Replies: 3
Views: 2091

Re: Generic pills

Is okay to trust your pharmacist as they have all the information needed when it comes to medications. Switching brands (as long the active ingredients are the same) is not going to change the efficiency of the pill. For what I can see those pills are the same so is safe to think that you can contin...
by Eddie C
Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:45 pm
Forum: Relationships
Topic: going the distance
Replies: 28
Views: 11582

Re: going the distance

This is going to be absolutely about what you like/enjoy more. And it can also change from time to time, which is okay. Masturbation doesn't have to be a "duty" but something you'll do because you feel in the mood. :)
by Eddie C
Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:39 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Condom experience
Replies: 2
Views: 1967

Re: Condom experience

If and when the person wearing the condom is going to withdraw (pull out), they need to hold the base of the condom to make sure the condom stays in place. :) You can have more info about proper use of condoms in this link: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/sexual_health/condom_basics_a_users_manual...
by Eddie C
Sun May 07, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Pain, swelling, burning, itching!
Replies: 6
Views: 3163

Re: Pain, swelling, burning, itching!

Yeast infections are not uncommon for people with vaginas so I am guessing it should not be that hard for health care providers to diagnose them. The applicators that come with these treatments are very easy to use and designed to not hurt when inserted so as long as you are gentle and relaxed when ...
by Eddie C
Wed May 03, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Testing
Replies: 3
Views: 1856

Re: Testing

Hello there, gatesy.

As long as you followed the instructions of the test you took (they vary from brand to brand) you can trust its results.

And kudos to you for adding a back up method besides your pill. I hope it helps you to ease the anxiety. :)
by Eddie C
Wed May 03, 2017 2:50 pm
Forum: Sexual Health
Topic: Break Between BC Packs
Replies: 1
Views: 2416

Re: Break Between BC Packs

Hello there, CJ. :) No, shorter breaks won't give you less protection (but taking a break longer than 7 days would). If you find out that you are still worried about the efficiency of your BC, you can always add another method such as condoms, which is always super helpful. :) Keep in mind that beca...
by Eddie C
Sat Apr 22, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Could I still be pregnant?
Replies: 1
Views: 1574

Re: Could I still be pregnant?

We will not answer ANY questions about pregnancy fear or anxiety in our direct services from users who are not pregnant or who are not or have not otherwise been directly involved with an actual pregnancy. Please do not post this kind of question. If you are seeing this text, and your thread is loc...
by Eddie C
Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: Sexual Health
Topic: Missed pill
Replies: 1
Views: 2071

Re: Missed pill

Once you catch up with your pills (taking the last one you missed and the one on the regular schedule) it will take about at least a week to be fully protected again. But, here at Scarleteen we recommend people to wait at least a whole cycle before ditching any kind of barriers used as a back up met...
by Eddie C
Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Papsmear and ovary question
Replies: 3
Views: 2042

Re: Papsmear and ovary question

I truly believe the only stupid questions are those we do not ask because we prefer to assume, so ask all you need! :) Here, this is a great place to start: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodies/innies_outies_the_vagina_clitoris_uterus_and_more Not every person experience pain or spotting after a...
by Eddie C
Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Switching birth control pill packs
Replies: 1
Views: 2100

Re: Switching birth control pill packs

Switching brands is not going to affect your level of protection as long as you do not skip any active pills. If your doctor told you to start right away, you can start on your new pills with the first Tuesday, so you can take 21 active pills (no matter which brand) and take your placebo pills as us...
by Eddie C
Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:50 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Depo Shot Length of Effectiveness
Replies: 1
Views: 1971

Re: Depo Shot Length of Effectiveness

Hello, Anyone. Welcome to Scarleteen. :) The doctor should have given your girlfriend a time window in which to get the next shot. After that window is really hard to know how long someone is going to be still protected. If the risk happened no more than 5 days ago, there is the option of Emergency ...
by Eddie C
Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:49 pm
Forum: Gender
Topic: Feminine underthings?
Replies: 35
Views: 18091

Re: Feminine underthings?

Mirrors and good light are good help. Also, wearing panties that do not have a thick seam is helpful too.
by Eddie C
Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Antibiotics and Birth Control
Replies: 3
Views: 1942

Re: Antibiotics and Birth Control

Hello, there! Welcome to Scarleteen. :)

Here you can have some information about what can interfere with your BC and what not.

http://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodie ... th_control

Hope this helps! :)
by Eddie C
Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Nervousness around my boyfriends parents
Replies: 1
Views: 1512

Re: Nervousness around my boyfriends parents

I feel you, Angeldelight. But one very important thing to understand here is that, not everyone is "outgoing" or as "chatty" as others and that is okay. Personally, I don't think this would make you look rude, but just quiet. And, again, that is okay. :) Have you tried to find ou...
by Eddie C
Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:35 pm
Forum: Et Cetera
Topic: HELP!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 3425

Re: HELP!!!

Please do NOT keep posting the same question as it is against the guidelines you agree to follow when you signed up. You have an answer in the first post you made and the answer is not going to change.
by Eddie C
Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: I AM SO WORRIED!! IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET PREGNANT FROM THIS? HELP!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1448

Re: I AM SO WORRIED!! IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET PREGNANT FROM THIS? HELP!!

We will not answer ANY questions about pregnancy fear or anxiety in our direct services from users who are not pregnant or who are not or have not otherwise been directly involved with an actual pregnancy. Please do not post this kind of question. If you are seeing this text, and your thread is loc...
by Eddie C
Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Penis pain
Replies: 7
Views: 3050

Re: Penis pain

It could have been the friction, yes. Glad to hear you feel better.

Please let us know with which account you preffer to stick with so we can just cancel the other one. :)
by Eddie C
Sun Apr 02, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: Ask Us!
Topic: Can I trust the result ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2043

Re: Can I trust the result ?

If you followed the instructions that came with the test you took there is no reason to think the results are not reliable.

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