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- Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:46 pm
- Forum: Relationships
- Topic: Going Home for Winter Break
- Replies: 71
- Views: 17223
Re: Going Home for Winter Break
One thought I had: if you think that giving them any sort of ultimatum might mean they hold your debit card hostage, you may want to get that first before you talk about anything else. Do you have documents like your social security card, passport, birth certificate, etc at your parents' house? If t...
Re: YAY!
That's fantastic! What a great response from your professor.
Re: Finished!
That is fantastic!
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:24 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Question about Period
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2159
Re: Question about Period
The bleeding you have during your placebo pills is indeed called a withdrawal bleed! Many people do call it a period, since it is also the shedding of the uterine lining and often feels similar to how a period feels, but "withdrawal bleed" is the proper term.
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:42 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: need some sex ed help
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2287
Re: need some sex ed help
It's a good thing that you're looking out for your sister. I don't think checking her phone or facebook is a good idea; violating her privacy like that is likely to make her less likely to trust and open up to you in the future if she has an issue. It sounds like sitting down with her and having a t...
- Tue Dec 15, 2015 3:33 pm
- Forum: Got Questions? Get Answers.
- Topic: Question about supplements and birth control
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2228
Re: Question about supplements and birth control
Also, any time you're worried that a drug or supplement might interfere with your birth control, you can call and ask your doctor or a pharmacist about it and they should have information for your specific situation.
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 5:29 pm
- Forum: Site Help & Service
- Topic: Why We Set Big Limits Around Anxiety and Reassurance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 31687
Re: Why We Set Big Limits Around Anxiety and Reassurance
Another bump to gently remind y'all why we need to set limits around this.
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 3:14 pm
- Forum: Relationships
- Topic: Just really good friends or something more?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3192
Re: Just really good friends or something more?
One thing that might be nice to keep in mind is that dating can look like whatever you both decide it should look like. It's easy to find a lot of other people's opinions about what a "good date" is or how people should structure a relationship but you don't have to do any of that. So, if ...
- Tue Dec 08, 2015 5:40 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Gender identity (confused)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3339
Re: Gender identity (confused)
Hello, and welcome to Scarleteen. Not all transgender people feel disgust or discomfort around their own bodies; some do, for sure, but not having that feeling isn't a sign you aren't transgender. It certainly sounds like you've had a lot of instances where picturing yourself as a woman is comfortin...
- Tue Dec 08, 2015 5:09 pm
- Forum: Relationships
- Topic: Where to begin with this one!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1813
Re: Where to begin with this one!
Saying "I've changed" is a pretty vague statement! That may be true, but it doesn't mean the changes will align with what you're looking for. Is he interested in the same kind of committed relationship you are? What does that mean, exactly, to each of you? Those are things you can ask him ...
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:51 pm
- Forum: Sex & Sexuality
- Topic: Lack of desire
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2080
Re: Lack of desire
In a long-term relationship there are times when folks might need to step back and re-evaluate or re-learn how to craft a sexual relationship that works best for both of them. It sounds like you might be in a point like that right now! I think patience and open communication will be your most useful...
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:48 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: what's going on?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2155
Re: what's going on?
The best thing to do, when taking a test, is to go by the instructions on the test package as some brands can be slightly different. When you look at packages in a store, they'll all say when they're most effective, so that's the best authority on timing.
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:28 pm
- Forum: Sex & Sexuality
- Topic: Lack of desire
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2080
Re: Lack of desire
I think that if you haven't mentioned this to your therapist or doctor, this could be a good place to start. Many people report decreased sexual desire when dealing with depression; it can be directly related to the depression itself or to medications/supplements people use to treat it. It does look...
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 3:38 pm
- Forum: Relationships
- Topic: How to deal with boyfriend going off to college?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1683
Re: How to deal with boyfriend going off to college?
One thing that can help with long-distance relationships is to set up regular "dates" in the form of phone/skype calls, or using one of those services online where people can both watch streaming tv or movies together. It might take him a bit to figure out where to fit that into his new sc...
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 5:04 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Condom protection
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5104
Re: Condom protection
You're quite welcome!
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:55 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Condom protection
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5104
Re: Condom protection
Yep! If you just look at it as you're taking it off, and it seems intact, there's no reason to do anything else, and you can trust that it worked just fine. Especially filling it with water - that's something we often hear people discuss as a way to test for leaks, but because condoms aren't designe...
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:33 pm
- Forum: Sex, Culture and Politics
- Topic: The mysterious rules of dating
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3799
Re: The mysterious rules of dating
I absolutely agree with how creepy it all is! I think a good thing is that there are plenty of folks who enjoy dating in a non-transactional way. Sometimes it might not be really evident if someone has gross views about "treating" a partner, but I think in general it's something you can su...
- Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:44 pm
- Forum: Sex, Culture and Politics
- Topic: The mysterious rules of dating
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3799
Re: The mysterious rules of dating
I do think it's worth noting that articles of "stuff men hate!!" and similar topics generate pageviews, which is what websites want; I'm sure there are guys who think these things but I wonder if maybe the extreme end of "traditional dating views" aren't represented in a skewed w...
- Mon Nov 23, 2015 5:27 pm
- Forum: Sexual Identity
- Topic: Questioning... A lot...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2981
Re: Questioning... A lot...
Hi Ni-Ni, and welcome to Scarleteen. I think it's ok to use labels and identity terms for yourself if they feel right or good to you, even if there's some uncertainty there. I think it's really common for folks to feel hesitant or uncertain when they first start identifying a certain way. That feeli...
- Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:16 pm
- Forum: Relationships
- Topic: Family Gathering Survival Guide
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3622
Re: Family Gathering Survival Guide
A nice side-benefit of finding a place to escape to can be that you learn which of your family members also need the escape! Sometimes that can result in a good family ally.
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:54 pm
- Forum: Relationships
- Topic: Family Gathering Survival Guide
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3622
Re: Family Gathering Survival Guide
Sometimes a way to avoid unpleasant situations or discussions can be to look for tasks that need to be done and use them as an excuse to take a break. Offering to do dishes/stir a pot/put up decorations/run to the store can help you get away from stressful moments without you necessarily having to t...
- Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:38 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Am I Ready To Take The Next Step With My Boyfriend?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2861
Re: Am I Ready To Take The Next Step With My Boyfriend?
Hi IvyJade, and welcome to Scarleteen. We actually have a pretty great article that can help you think about whether you're ready for sex: Ready or Not? The Scarleteen Sex Readiness Checklist When you're talking about "going all the way" or taking "the next step," are you specifi...
- Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:38 pm
- Forum: Et Cetera
- Topic: Playlist: When You Were 13
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2397
Re: Playlist: When You Were 13
The Breeders album Last Splash came out a little before I turned 13 but I discovered it about a year after it was released. It was definitely a constant in my tape deck around that time and even now, listening to it feels a bit like a jaunt in a time machine.
- Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:20 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Help! dad in denial
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1473
Re: Help! dad in denial
Do you feel like you could ask your dad to lay off the comments in general? Maybe you could say something like "these comments are really hurtful to hear. Even if there are things about our relationship you don't understand, can you at least accept that it works for us and not say these things ...
- Mon Nov 16, 2015 3:50 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Is there any way to make myself less tight?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 26508
Re: Is there any way to make myself less tight?
Another thing to think about is that even when you are feeling relaxed and aroused, intercourse or any other insertive sex is likely a fairly new sensation (even if you've used tampons in the past, they're generally much smaller in diameter than anything else you'd be inserting other than a small fi...