Hi Juliaho90, whilst it is best to ask at the clinic about the interaction between all your medications, current research seems to indicate that amoxicillin, and most other common antibiotics don't interact with birth control for most people. You can read more about this here: Something You Can Worr...

Hi there Rach931105, you're right that adding someone new to a sexual relationship can bring up a lot of complicated feelings. Therefore this is important to consider, including how they as a person, would factor into this. There are a few things you can unpack here about non-monogamy, communication...

Hi there girlplayer34, this is actually a really common anxiety that people have who come to sex and dating in their 20s. Whilst it may seem daunting, I can reassure that with communication and trust (which is really needed regardless of the experience of either partner in a sexual relationship), ma...

Hi there TakeControl, and welcome to Scarleteen. You are correct that it takes a lot of self-control and bodily control to use the withdrawal method properly, the difficulty you describe yourself having with this method is an experience many have, and you can read more about it on this page, here . ...

Hi there rahrah300, with regards to this update, thank you for sharing that both you and your boyfriend have anxiety disorders that you are working through, as this is good to keep in mind as you navigate this situation together. How would you feel about, rather than ruminating on details of this in...

Hi there BunsB43, and welcome to Scarleteen. Before we get started, you'll see that your post has been approved, but edited. This was to remove your username on an IM service as we don't allow direct messages between users for everyone's safety. To your question, I'm glad to hear that you have been ...

Like with most learned skills, they can be a bit tricky to get right at first. Did you know that Shibari classes are things that exist IRL with trained folks running them? Of course, it is important to do your research and see if they are reputable (getting recommendations from local kink communitie...

Congratulations to you both!

Hi MusicNerd, glad to hear that you had a good time hanging out with this person, and will get to again 😊 It is totally natural to be nervous about asking this kind of thing, as it is a bit of a vulnerable thing to put yourself out there, but is the best way to get a clear answer and know where your...

Hi sky, sorry to hear you're having a bit of a hard time at the moment. Yes, sometimes therapy can be challenging and hard, and sometimes yes, triggers are trigger as we discover and find ways to heal from the experiences that cause them, and explore the reasons behind them. From what you said earli...

Hi Alexa, so glad to hear that Scarleteen has been a useful resource for you and helped you to understand part of yourself better 😊 With regards to your questions about side effects of the pill, your experience is a very common one. Essentially, our bodies react to changes in hormone levels, big and...

Hi there AZbb, firstly, no apologies needed for your writing here, this all made sense. It seems like this encounter has left you feeling quite activated and anxious, which is a totally valid response, and I'm sorry that you're feeling like that right now. I hope you have been able to do some soothi...

Hi Crow, thanks for taking a look at the article, sorry that is logistically tricky at the moment. Some of the items on the list can be bought quite cheaply (under $10) at a Walmart or similar. If you feel comfortable answering, is it an access to shops, or not having the finances to access anything...

Hi Crow, with regards to trying a vibrator, we have an article on Scarleteen that has instructions on how to safely make and use a DIY vibrator here, which you may find useful for your experimentation: D.I.Y Sex Toys: Self-Love Edition As you mention, being neurodiverse is something that can effect ...

Hi there miskosou, we could help with options in a more confidential setting on our live chat service, which is 1:1. It's open at the following times: Monday: 2-5PM PST (10PM Monday - 1AM Tuesday GMT) Tuesday: 2-5PM PST (10PM Tuesday - 1AM Wednesday GMT) Friday: 2-5PM PST (10PM Friday - 1AM Saturday...

Glad to hear that things are going in a positive direction for you, and timing this in a way that works well with your therapy sessions sounds like a good idea. Yes, do let us know how you go

Hi Sadie1123, continuing on with what Siân has said - I think the two concepts that you are looking at exploring here are different and it is important to consider a few things when you're exploring them mentally. Also, you're not a bad personal at all for being curious. It's just important to think...

Glad it worked well for you! Wishing you a good recovery and do feel free to come back to our boards for any future questions you may have

Hi there iloveeveryone, and thanks for your question. Firstly, it is okay if you are excited and a bit nervous about trying this new thing, if you're still able to insert your finger in your vaginal canal, you'll still be able to get a sense of your cervix height. Your cervix's position can change a...

Hi there Somesh, I'm sorry that you struggled with depression through that scare, but glad to hear that our articles were able to assist. Before getting into some book recommendations, I will post some of our in-depth articles on pregnancy here, in case you haven't read those yet or would like to re...

Hi there eeeeie, I'm sorry to hear that you are dealing with this intense fear about masturbation at the moment, it sounds like something that is causing you quite a bit of distress. A lot of people experience frustration working out what works for them when they are first experimenting with what br...

Hi there Cecilia and welcome to Scarleteen. I'm sorry to hear that your boyfriend has been behaving in this way to you: whilst you mention at first that he is "lovely" the way that he is behaving towards you, In terms of the way he is trying to control your weight, eating and coerce you in...

Hey GS_6 - two positions you can try are to stand, but with one foot on a stool or chair or small box, and the other could be to lay down on your side (on your bed or an excercise mat or similar), with one leg straight and bring the knee of the other towards your chest. If you don't want to worry ab...

Hi sky, sounds like your last therapy session was a more challenging one for you, and that is totally okay! Sometimes, it will be hard, particularly as you learn these new skills and being in a new situation like this can be challenging. When we learn new things, they often start off harder as we le...

Hi there spottedowl, I'm glad to hear that chatting with us here on Scarleteen helped you feel heard and that you are able to approach your self-reflection from a place where you feel optimistic and have supportive friendships too. I'm sorry to hear that mean person in middle school decided to say t...