Hi naurmi008, Thanks for the additional details. From what you described it sounds completely normal. It could be likely that your body is going through ovulation at the moment which can change the consistency of discharge to be as you described. Types of discharge that would be cause for concern wo...

Hi JohannaKim and welcome to Scarleteen’s boards! From the background you have provided, it sounds like the chances of STIs are low. Canker sores can happen due to many different things, I know when I used to get them it was brought on by stress but also things like hormonal changes, trauma to the i...

Hi acearohanda, I want to pop in with another suggestion and see what you think about it. Because you’ve mentioned that you’re having trouble finding pleasure with masturbation and there is a lot of focus on reaching orgasm how would you feel about taking a step back from masturbating to working on ...

Hi miabarry46, Since you continued practicing safe sex and the bleeding has become more normal for you I would say that there is no need to worry. Especially with the interaction of the antibiotics your period this cycle may just look a little different, which can happen sometimes. If things change ...

Hi SillyMcGoof, Sorry, that link I shared above didn’t work. The article Sam linked to is also great but I was wanting to highlight this one because it goes through a couple steps about engaging in fantasy yourself since that sounds like that is what you are most interested in. I’ll let you take a l...

Hi naurmi008, Discharge can and does change throughout your cycle depending on various things like hormone levels which is all completely normal. Sometimes, changes in discharge can signal that there is an issue so it is good that you are mindful of what is happening with your body, but I would not ...

Hi naurmi008, Do you think you could elaborate a little bit more when you say that it just happens? How do you feel about communicating with your partner while you are having sex? Or have you talked to any of them about how you feel after? If you’re unsure about how you feel or what are or are not c...

Hi SillyMcGoof_

Let us know if that interview brings up any other questions for you!

How are you feeling about having that conversation with your mom about the vocal exercises? Do you feel like you know how you want to approach it?

Hi Miabarry46 and welcome to Scarleteen boards! I’m sorry that your first post here is about something causing you a lot of anxiety at the moment. If I’m understanding your situation right, your period is currently one day late but usually, it is very regular down to the exact same day every month, ...

Hi sparklingstar, Yes, that sounds like a very kind thing to do to check up on them and let them know that you are thinking of them. You could even mention things that you wrote above like that you know they might be stressed with preparations at the moment but that you wanted to check in and see ho...

Hi LisaRose! I want to start out by saying: yes, your body is absolutely normal. Everyone experiences pleasure in slightly different ways and something that feels good for one person might not have any effect on another, or vice versa. Specifically, what you were speaking about with the pressure on ...

Hi SillyMcGoof! I’m glad you’re feeling a bit better about everything now. I wanted to pop into this thread this article ( How to approach sexual fantasy on your own ) which dives into sexual fantasies a little bit more. It has some tips that you may find helpful and some considerations to be aware ...

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Hi CatMatRat99! I'm not sure I fully understand your question here. If you're asking if it's o.k. to masturbate and then stop before orgasm, yes, that is not harming you although you may find it uncomfortable due to blood that pools in the genital region from sexual arousal or stimulation. However, ...

Hi Axi Mind, I'm not sure I fully understand the question that you have been worrying about "could that be a period like bleeding she experienced?" Are you referring to her period that she got the week after the incident because from what you wrote that sounds like it was her regular perio...

Hi prettyinpeace and welcome to Scarleteen's boards! First, I want to assuage your worries that masturbating 3-4 times per week is too much. There is not actually any set number of what is too much or too little for someone, it is entirely based on what feels right for you. If masturbation begins to...

Hi brooke123, If the main factor that is a concern is the noise then masturbating in the shower/tub can help to provide some privacy through the sound of running water, as well as hopefully the bathroom is a space where your parents respect your privacy. Additionally, playing music out loud can help...

Hi queerlink! I'm so glad to hear that you have found this site helpful to learn more and feel more confident because that is our biggest goal here! You're on the right track about what "prostate milking" is but I'll go into a little bit more detail to hopefully clear up some of the confus...

Hi brooke123, Your personal safety is our number one priority and, circling back to your previous thread, if there is a very high risk of punishment that would harm you physically or mentally, it might be a good idea to limit those activities until you are in a space that is safe for you. Does that ...

Hi Nany2alive and welcome to the boards! First, I want to assure you that there is nothing wrong with you because many people have difficulty reaching orgasm. It's one of the most common questions we get asked! I want to make sure I'm understanding what you wrote correctly. What I'm hearing is that ...

Hi Raily,

Does your period tend to be very regular (i.e. always coming on the first day of your placebo week of your birth control)? It is not uncommon to have slightly irregular periods sometimes, or even miss a month depending on what is normal for your body, hence the above question.

Hi Jay27, I'm glad that resource was helpful for you to begin to understand what you are and are not comfortable with during sex. For your question about what to do with those things in the maybe category, those could be things that you might want to discuss with your partner further to see what the...

Hi Dorian, Although you stated that gender and sexuality-related issues are separate, sexuality and gender are quite intertwined. So, it makes a lot of sense that the thoughts you are having about your gender identity are affecting masturbation as well-- how can you find pleasure from your body if y...

Hi Buggy3! It sounds like this whole situation is causing you a lot of stress at the moment. Firstly, it is totally normal that sometimes crushes can happen even when in a committed relationship with someone. A lot of time crushes can fade on their own. Does this feel like something that could possi...

Hi Meg_1ghhk and welcome to the boards! First of I want to let you know that it is totally normal to not find as much sensation in the vaginal canal as most people cannot reach orgasm from penetration alone. In fact, only the first third of the vagina has a significant sensation. Also, every person'...