If it was offensive to the queer community. I wasn’t sure if calling someone heterosexual straight says that it’s the “right” way to be, like there’s only one direction for a sexual orientation to go. But I could be wrong. I’m heterosexual so I didnt want to make any assumptions.

I was talking with my family the other day about sexual orientations and mentioned someone being straight but they said that straight is offensive because it implies it’s the “right” sexual orientation because it’s called straight. I’ve been thinking about this for a while and I can see where they’r...

Some of my friends invited me to hang out at a restaurant this weekend, they’re going to get all dressed up just for fun also one of the clubs on campus is throwing a Halloween party later this month which I’m super excited about

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I think it would be a good idea to visit a doctor. I really can't say what's going on and it wouldn't hurt to see someone.

If it makes you feel better, I'm 20 and I've never had my vagina penetrated by anyone or myself. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I really don't like using the words "normal" or "weird" because everyone's experiences are different and who are we to judge? It's all re...

Hi, I'm sorry you feel that way, but being aware of your thoughts and biases is a good step to overcoming them. Ableism is embodied in our society so it is going to take some time to undo that. And unfortunately people do stare at disabled people sometimes, so your fears may not be completely unfoun...

I don't really think about my genitals unless I'm in a sexual situation like Jacob said. I do like the way it looks, but I'm treating it more like any other part of my body and I'm trying to like the way my body looks in general. I do feel the need to cover up around other people at home, but I know...

I don't think it's weird at all. I never really crushed on anyone I met during my high school years, and even now as a junior in college, I can't say I'm crushing on anyone at the moment. I was attracted to people, but it wasn't anyone I wanted to be in a relationship with. I don't know if you've ha...

Hi First off, it's completely normal to masturbate. Many people do it at some point in their life (but if someone doesn't want to of course that's fine, too). The only time it would be concerning is if it got in the way of anything else you needed or wanted to do, and I did see you mention it confli...

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From my understanding, as long as masturbating doesn't get in the way of other things you need/want to do (i.e. school) then you can do it as often as you like.

Hi! First off, there's no "strange" way to masturbate. Everyone has different preferences and feel pleasure in various ways, so as long as you don't hurt yourself. Secondly, lots of kids masturbate so it's not just something older people do (I know because I did it when I was that young to...

It sounds like you're going through a lot. I'm glad you were able to talk with your boyfriend about this and it's good that you recognize where the root issue is. I'm really sorry you had to go through abuse - no one deserves that. I really feel like you would benefit from talking with someone. Have...

Hi, Relationships can be really complicated. And since you just got back together after he was with a few other people and you were with someone else, that does add another layer of conplexity to the relationship. The first thing I would assess is exactly what you're worried about regarding your boy...

It sounds like you're going through a lot. I can definitely relate to the suicidal ideation. You say you have them under control - do you have any measures you take in case you feel suicidal again? I'm just checking to see if you feel safe, which it sounds like you are, but I just want to check in w...

Hi, Frustrated, First of all, I'm so sorry you lost your friend to suicide. Losing a friend is extremely difficult, but there's always a different layer added when you lose someone to suicide. If you need someone to talk to, you can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8...

I first tried ASMR via YouTube, but like Mo I isn't get the tingling sensation. But I did want to look at it again because I'm always looking for ways to relax I know it's not the same but I like listening to white noise every night - it helps me sleep.

I haven't yet only because I don't know if they're under the mindset of black people needing to be saved by white people. It's never explicitly said, I guess just because I often see them with black people, or anyone who's not white, I just get that vibe at times. I think too because of history I'm ...

Every time I see a friend or someone else doing mission trips in places like Africa, it's mostly white people. And I know it's good to help those in need but a lot of times people write about how inspiring it was to work with people and how God wanted them to do it, etc. And it just bothers me. I'm ...

Your parents are definitely hypocritical. I don't think they actually accept anyone who's not heterosexual but they justify it somehow since no one wants to be called a homophobe/biphobic/etc. It's kind of like when people say "I'm not racist, but..."and they make a racist statement, as if...

Hi, Sam pretty much summed up what I was going to say about sexual attraction, but I thought I'd still add my two cents: Sexual attraction doesn't have to equal romantic attraction. While you may be turned on by your fantasies of women in porn/in your mind you probably don't feel the emotional conne...

I'm really sorry you're having a hard time finding support from people in your life. If you could truly talk to someone without judgement I think that would lift a huge weight off your shoulders. Support systems are really important in life, and while I know you've had bad experiences, I still belie...

Exactly! I felt so guilty for the longest time that I'd done something wrong. To know now I could have saved myself a few years of shame makes me frustrated that I didn't know earlier but also relieved - I know longer have to think that way anymore! :D There does seem to be this mindset that masturb...

I just wanted to add to what Sam said, that sexuality can be fluid. I was pretty sure I was straight, but I have wondered if I was attracted to women in the past. I still would identify as straight but I do feel attracted to women - it's just not the same as my attraction to men. And while I don't t...

After seeing the "Masturbation Myths" forum I just realized I never heard any of these myths growing up because I didn't even know masturbation was a thing until I was 14, and I had been doing it for years! My parents NEVER brought it up with me (as far as I remember; my mom talked about i...

Strangely enough I didn't even know masturbation was a thing until I was 14 ago, years after I started doing it! But since I've gone on I've heard the typical "you'll grow hair on your palms/go/blind/etc.", that you'll make sex less enjoyable with a partner because you'll have "used u...