When you pick up a box for one, any one at all, you'll see around a 99% accuracy rate printed right there for you to see. And when used properly, that is how accurate those tests, indeed, are.

You know, the inner 2/3rds of the vaginal canal has very few sensory nerve endings: so, most people, most of the time, are not going to get high levels of sensations from vaginal entry all by itself, or vaginal entry where there's not a lot of pressure. Too, unless people are very excited, the whole...

Can you just clear up for me if you are saying that you have been seeing an emission of fluid from your penis that you think (or know) are NOT an ejaculation or pre-ejaculate fluid? I ask that because you're describing this fluid as semen, but if you're seeing it at times you are not ejaculating (wh...

Okay. Then what is most likely, if this is the only time that is happening, is that the uterine contractions that are often part of orgasm are what is causing or triggering the pain. If you have had any basic GYN healthcare lately, like a basic exam, and no one had any cause for concern, then you ma...

Can I ask what you do so far, and what you find does and does not work for you? And are you currently using any sleep medications?

I love this topic, and welcome to the boards, Brave1! Nice to have you here.

Let the doctor know you are an anxious patient when you go in, or, better still, let the receptionist know when you come in and ask her to leave a note about it on your chart for the healthcare providers. Most doctors know have some training and education to work with that, and will do things that w...

Can I ask if the other people you are metting and trying to connect with are also more quiet, shy or introverted? If not, you might find it helpful to see how it goes getting to know people who are more like you in those ways. Too, sounds like you would feel better going more slowly with people, onl...

Is this pain happening after masturbation with orgasm, without orgasm, or both?

Btw, if your employer, or the teacher you are working with are not offering you any mind of training or reference books so you can do your job without having to come elsewhere for very basic information like this, I would say it is vital you go to them and ask for it. It simply sounds like there are...

If I make another mistake with one of your posts you have my permission to lash me with a wet noodle. Thanks for being understanding!

I'd make sure you do say what you really mean. In other words, "I'm not so comfortable anymore," is pretty different from, "I am VERY uncomfortable with this, it triggers anxiety for me, and I just need to take it off the table for now." If that's not what you meant, are you were...

Mind, I am going to hold to the fact that clearly, doing sexual things is NOT sound for you. So, I get wanting to do them for all the reasins we do want to be sexual. But since you yet have help managing how it triggers you, and it triggering you is clearly causing you a great deal of suffering, unl...

This is a good place to start: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/get-help/about-anxiety

And this is a nice rundown about anxiety, causes and triggers: http://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/causes/triggers

Sure thing, best of luck to you!

So, you've met before, then and hung out already? And you already know about some shared interest? If so, then you can have conversations until you see him again about those shared interests, for example, or connect back with the last time you saw each other. Those are things you can throw out there...

Okay. Can I ask how you know him? Might help to give me some context about how much you already know about each other, and if it makes sense then, if you don't just want to hold up to talk until next month, to initiate much more talk for now. Particularly if texting is the only medium you or he have...

What meantime?

You want to get to know this guy and hang out, right? So, why not just go ahead and ask him about that?

So, when we've talked to you about anxiety and triggers, has any of that already been something you know? Or do you need some information about anxiety and triggers? Or anxiety and compulsive behavior (if you are saying you are doing sexual things, by choice, but when you don't want to)? If so, happ...

Really, getting to know someone well over text is not at all likely to happen. It's just not a good medium for communication of any depth. It's much better for simple messages about now-a-lot. So, how about if you are going to text him, you text to ask if he'd like to hang out? And if he says yes, t...

You know, I think it's safe to say very, very few people wash towels after one use. The way your parents go about it is how, in my experience, most people tend to, and there isn't anything unsanitary about that when people are only using towels to wipe hands or other body parts they have just washed...

Here's the thing: most people -- not all, but most -- will have sexual fantasies that either are about someone other than a current partner, or include a current partner and others, or include a current partner, but where that partner isn't saying or doing the kinds of things they would in reality. ...

See, there you go. :) You probably would be delighted, because you like him. And if he likes you, and wants to get to know you, he'll be delighted, too. And if he isn't interested in you, or talking to you, and you find out reaching out like this, well... then you'll know and can know it's time to l...

(Aaaaand, I think I just misread your old posts, too. What is my problem today? You were waiting on pregnancy testing. So, assuming you both already ARE currently tested for STIs, and are both all clear on that front, feel free to ignore my last reply.)

Personally, if you're still waiting on STI testing -- yours, his, either or both -- I'd suggest sticking with condoms, until you DO both have tests and they're clear, for that reason alone.