Definitely, people can all sorts of misconceptions about pansexuality. If they mention that one, you can correct them and say "personality matters, but I still have certain features that I find attractive."

One place to start would be to see if LGBT resources in your area (or even your state) have information on places or practitioners who you could access (these will often be under a "resources" tab or something like that). Do you have a general healthcare provider you're seeing right now? I...

You're welcome!

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Hi wildprincess,

You can read about when ovulation is (and is not) cause for concern here: Let's Dial Down Some (Maybe) Ovulation Freakouts

Hi Nelly,

Nope! Vaginas (or vulva's, if we're taking about the stuff on the outside) don't have one specific way they're supposed to look. You can read more about that in these articles: Innies & Outies: The Vagina, Clitoris, Uterus and More
Vagzilla! (Or, All Genitals Great and Small)

Hi ICan'tThink, We can't for say sure, but between taking plan b and having a disruption in your normal birth control you may have made your cycle a little wonky. That's a possible side effect of plan b, and it sounds like it may be what's happening here. If you notice that this starts feeling less ...

Yes, we are positive what's happening is abuse. It's not uncommon for abusers to say they love you, or that you matter to them. For them, that's another tool that they can use to make you stay and continue to be under their control. Sometimes they might even mean it, but continue to hurt you anyway ...

Got it. If you trust and feel comfortable around your stepmom, it sounds like it's worth talking to her. Looking for an adult who you can process some of these feelings with and who you can ask for help and advice is a sound step to take. There is the chance that this could go wrong, as that chance ...

Hi Ariana, This sounds like a really stressful situation. As for going over there, I would not go over for awhile without some kind of outside confirmation that his parents are okay with it. If part of what got him in trouble is having you over before they were there, they may not react well to you ...

We can't speak for everyone, but one of the main reasons is that they want to survive the moment or make the moment end as soon as possible. Some people try to fight, others try to get away, and others freeze or try to go numb so it will be over quickly. That's not their fault. The fault is with the...

Hi Lifeinthe21,

If a condom fails, it will be obvious and there will be a noticeable tear (sometimes the wearer will actually notice the tear prior to pulling out because of how obvious it is).

Hi Choup95, I think one question for him to ask himself is whether he's not attracted to you, or if it's more that he's used to you and the sex you two have. In other words, does this actually have more to do with the idea of sex with other people being novel and that's why he's more aroused by it? ...

Hi Princess, You're absolutely right that this is pressure, and from what you've described it's no wonder you're feeling uncomfortable. It sounds like he simply will not let this drop, and that even when you tell him things are making you uncomfortable (like the stuff in your car) he keeps pushing. ...

To expand a little on what JBoySpa said, if both people have truly had no sexual contact, than STIs are highly unlikely. However, there are a few important caveats, such as herpes. You can read more about that here: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/advice/can_people_with_no_sexual_experience_have_a...

I have an old cigar box where I stash sentimental items. It mostly contains love letters from my partner (most of which were written when we were in high school), but I also have notes from my family and friends in there (including a few Scarleteen related items).

You're welcome! We can't really say for certain, but it is the case that factors such as stress can have an impact on someone's cycle.

Hi Yummopollo, First of all, it was sound of you to recognize that some of the things you felt after penetrative sex were signalling to you that you aren't quite ready for that activity. That's a sign that you are actively thinking about the choices you make around sex, which is great. It wasn't wro...

Hi Aniee, Periods will vary in length and in flow from person to person and from month to month for a specific person, so that's likely what's happening here (although we can't say for certain). If you've missed more than two periods, that would be the time to check in with a healthcare provider to ...

Hi Jgf1988, Ouch, intense cramps like that are no fun. Given that you've recently switched methods, it's possible this is a side effect of the new birth control. But you can't really know that from one month, so you may have to see if they become a pattern. If they do and it's really unbearable, I w...

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Hi Aniee, It's not uncommon for there to be some irregularity in your cycle, especially if you're still in the first few years of your period. The amount and length of flow can vary from month to month, so it being lighter than normal is not automatically cause for concern. As for the discharge, you...

Hi Princesspeach, Those are great questions. It's a great idea to have some thoughts about what you'd like to discuss with her. The dynamics will vary from counselor to counselor, but if you ask to talk about certain things, they'll generally be happy to let you do so. If your counselor seems hesita...

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