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Q: Hi, I am a freshman in Hight School and I am doing track, short distances and hurdles. I was wondering if anyone knew some good tips or anything about this. and i am also having a hard time with hurdles, so does anyone know, or has anyone does hurdles, and can give me some good pointers? My coaches help, but I know that i am not good enough for our first meet in 2 weeks do do hurdles.

Also, I get cramps in my kneck when i run. ANyone know how to solve this?

Lastly- Any good streatches for hurdlers and sprinters??

Thanks soo Much!!!

*-KeLs-*
When I was in high school track, I did shot put, 100 meter dash, and hurdles. I actually found hurdles pretty easy, I'm just a stocky person and not built for running very fast. I think that I found them easy because of the karate I have taken. All those kicks keep my leg, hip, and groin muscles very limber. I recommend that you do stretches and excercises for those areas of your body. The same goes for your neck. Stretch your neck out throroughly before beginning any strenuous activity. Make sure you aren't clenching your jaw when you excercise. A lot of people do this and it can lead to headaches and neck pain. Also, in regards to hurdles, I'm sure your coaches already told you, but make sure you aren't jumping too high. The closer you are to the hurdles without contacting them, the better. It will help your speed. Good luck!

Q: i have orangy-red hair, brown eyes and pale skin. what color eyeliner would look good on me? if you need more info just tell me! i rate 5s to answers that dont piss me off.
I think you would look smashing in greenish eyeshadow. Green clothing and makeup are very complimentary to pale complexions, especially to red-heads!

Q: i just started taking the pill about a week ago and i was wondering how long you have to wait until u can have sex without a condom. like how long you have to wait for the pill to kick in. the pill i'm taking is called estrostep. if u can help me out please let me know.. thanks
The instructions should say. Usually you start the pill during your period, so it is immediately effective as you won't ovulate for at least a week after menarche.

Q: What are somethings you can add to coffee to make it taste better. I hate coffee with nothing in it, and I need ideas on what to add.

**I Rate High**
Don't drink the stuff, it's bad for you. If you MUST drink it, I recommend adding a packet of hot cocoa mix to a cup of hot coffee. I use the swiss miss kind because it disolves in water. Yum.

Q: okay i just started my period. I have a few questions.
a)if when you put a tampon in, and in 6 hours later when you take it out. and theres blood on it.but when you wear a pad and you take it off, and theres no blood. is this a period?
b) can you bathe with tampons in?
c)is mastrubation with your period a bad idea
d)it acually hurts when i insert a tampon, could it be that i forgot to take a previous tampon out?
e)what exactly are cramps?
f)is it healthier to wear a pad or insert a tampon?
g) can you get pregnent if you are having your period?
h)is having sex with your menstrual flow an unhealthy idea?

thanks
a. Yes, it's just a light flow.
b. Yes, and swim, too.
c. Nope. Orgasm can actually help ease cramps and make your endometrium shed faster.
D. You may just be a little dry or have an intact hymen, which can make tampon insertion uncomfortable. I recommend OB without applicators. You insert them with your finger and they are much more comfortable and smaller than other tampons.
e. Cramps are from your muscles contracting slowly and often painfully to make your endometrium break up and flow out of your vagina.
f. A tampon holds the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome if you wear it longer than 6-8 hours, though this disease is rare. But, a pad can be smelly, itchy, and uncomfortable. I recommend using tampons all day, sleeping in a pad, and showering in the morning before inserting a fresh tampon.
g. Yes, you can. While most women ovulate (release an egg) about 14 days before their period, many women, especially young women, can ovulate at ANY TIME during their cycle. Better safe than sorry.
h. No, there is no health risk involved, though it can be a little bit yucky and messy, lol. I have sex on my period, but usually we do it in the shower then.
If you have any more questions or concerns, feel free to pm me directly.

Q: This is a really.. stupid.. question.. but.. here goes anyway:
I want to buy some condoms (im a girl) and i think its kind of embarrassing.. i mean.. i dont want everyone to know im having sex. I cant drive.. and if my sis or parents found out i was buying them.. they would KILL me.. Anyway.. when i work up the nerve to buy them.. whats the best kind to buy... i prefer lifestyles or trojan.. so whats the best.. and cheapest at that.. to buy

thanks!
Either one is good, but I also recommend getting one with spermicidal lubricants, for added protection against pregnancy. Don't buy into those ribbed for added pleasure things; they're a hoax. If you can't find a way to get condoms without being caught, you might try your school nurse or having a friend take you to a birth center. Those places hand out huge bags of free condoms. Also, you could always get some free condoms from trojan.com and have them mailed somewhere that your folks won't find them, such as an older friends house. Good luck.

Q: Ok, ok. I admit it. I'm not eating enough. But no one will leave me alone about it! I have this one teacher who's about to call my mom. I seriously don't want to eat more, but if everyone (like my mom) gets on my case about it, I will have no choice! I'm doing well losing weight! I have never looked better! And if everyone gets involved I'm gonna gain it back. Everyone always asks "What did you eat today" And when I say "nothing" they get all mad. How do I get them to leave me alone? (Please don't be like everyone else and tell me it's not good for me) I just want to know how to get them off my back. I would lie but I'm a bad liar. Thanks.
I know you don't want to hear about how bad it is for you, you are already aware of that, obviously. I recommend eating more but eating healthy items. Try getting some fat free salad dressing and eating fresh lettuce and spinach salads every day. The calories are almost non-existent and you'll be getting more nutrients and fiber to keep you bowels working properly. Maybe for breakfast you can just have a piece of fruit. This should make them feel a little better about your diet without compromising everything you're working for.

Q: How do you go on after infidelity?
It's very difficult to move on after being betrayed by someone you trusted with all your heart and soul. It's important that you not move yourself too quickly. The last thing you need right now is another relationship. I honestly think the best thing for you is to become yourself again, without him. Explore the things you loved doing before you two got together, the things that you did more when you were on your own. Maybe you should go out with some girlfriends to a bar and just have some fun, dance, sing karaoke, be free. Try to realize your self worth outside of your relationship. Your husband didn't make you special or important. You were already those things before he came along. Love will find it's way into your heart again when the time is right.

Q: I need a room makeover..right now my room is aqua blue, and I have a bedspread from target which has Purple, Aqua Blue, Lime green, and yellow all combined..I want a new idea..Im thinking about red, or orange..i'd prefer 2 colors...any good ideas? and tips on decorating? thanks!
It all depends on what you're into. I was always a nature loving girl, so I painted my walls two shades of natural green when I was a preteen. As I got older, I changed the walls to a slate grey with stenciled fake bricks and I got black satin curtains covered in moons so I could look all SPOOKY. Two much red or orange might make it look like a restaurant, lol, but how about if the entire room is just black and white with a few red highlights. Like, if the bed spread is black and white diamonds but you just have this blood-red canopy over it. Or all the furniture is very stark black and white and you have a vase of red roses. That would look elegant. You might grab some magazines and look through there for ideas.

Q: how can i meet a guy .. the mall school & park are all taken lol =) anyway i could meet someone over the internet? (what sites?)
Yahoo chat, friendfinder.com, there are lots of good singles sites to look at. Just go to google.com and type in singles or teenage dating or whatever interests you and you will be suprised by how many great sites pop up, and they sort folks by location, so you can find a beau locally. Good luck!

Q: Do any of you ever get into those moods where all you can do is think of everything that you hate about yourself? how do u make those feelings go away...? let me know
Yes, I get those feelings often, as do we all. The best thing to do is pick something you can change and just do it! I was sitting and thinking about what a hideaous troll I can be, so I went out and had my eyebrows waxed and my hair trimmed. I felt like a million dollars then! Maybe a nice massage, a manicure or pedicure, something to boost your self esteem. I also like to go buy a new outfit or pair of shoes to make me feel sexy.

Q: Im thinking about getting my labret pierced. My question is to all of you that has it pierced. Does it hurt? Is there any important vains in your lip to be worried about? Do you keep feeling? And are you happy about it now?
It doesn't hurt much at all, there are no major veins or nerves there. Now, when I pierced the side of my nose, half my face went numb for two weeks because they hit a nerve, but your labret has really no risks involved at all. Do it, and have fun!

Q: can ne one give me some quick tips to lose a lot of weight in a little time??? im 5'5.5 and i weigh like 170...:/ i feel like im really fat but, im not! i juss wanna b able to have a flat stomach...should i run, do crunches, or what?!?! HELP ME OUT!!
See, the problem is, people who lose weight fast are three times as likely to gain it all back than those that lose it slow. Rapid weight loss can ruin your metabolism and make it harder for you to keep the weight off. I recommend exercizing more and eating very healthy, losing the weight slowly, and making gradual lifestyle changes. This is the best way to look and feel great for the rest of your life instead of temporarily. Though, I wouldn't worry too much. You aren't that heavy at all, you sound pretty healthy to me. Real men dig curves!

Q: Okay. My boyfriend and I are thinking about going for the whole oral sex thing...and something about the whole subject really weirds me out. Like, I can't imagine giving a guy a blowjob, but it weirds me out even more to think of him going down on me.
For background, we've been together over 11 months, we've had sex, and we've usually kinda skipped over the oral issue. If it matters, I'm 17 and he's 18. I know I should just wait 'til I'm comfy with the whole idea, but I don't think I'll be comfy with it until I figure out what it is that's weirding me out. Anyone have any ideas?
You're probably weirded out because oral sex isn't something we do instinctively; it isn't really natural. There's nothing wrong with it at all, but to a girl that has been raised in a society that thinks body functions are disgusting, the thought of it can be scary at first. Don't do it until you feel comfortable. It isn't something he NEEDS you to do, no matter what men say. It's just a perk, and if he's getting laid, there's no reason to rush into something you aren't ready for yet.

Q: i need to get a halloween costume for halloween but my mom wont buy one and she wont take me somewhere to buy one! i don't really want to make my own costume because nobody will help me and i can't do it by myself without it looking really bad! i don't know what to do!! Should i just keep trying to convince my mom? Or make my own,really bad-looking, costume?
Put on some of your mom's clothes and makeup and tell her, "Look, Mom, I'm going as a joyless, bitchy scrooge!" Maybe not, lol, but I bet you can put together SOMETHING from what you already have. Have you tried asking your friends if they have an old costume you could borrow? What were you last year? Maybe you'll just have to re-hash an old costume to keep from looking cheesy. Go to google.com and type in "cheap homemade costume" and see what comes up. You never know what ideas you'll find.

Q: what do you girls use to get rid of pimples/acne, to wash ur face, lotion, what kind of foundation/cover-up/concealer? ps ... i dont have to much money and i would love to have clear skin by halloween! thanks gurlies!
The above answer was correct, NO POPPING, but I also recommend washing your face twice a day (less leaves oil, more dries your skin) and I use Cocoa Butter. It makes my skin GLOW with health and it's just wonderful. I love how it makes me smell like a chocolate easter bunny, lol. I use it from head to toe and just LOVE IT.

Q: i got this discibility that physically shows and i have a hard time getting to know girls and asking them out because i dont want to be the butt of the jokes because of my discibility and people staring at me what should i do?
Honestly, only one thing to do, unless you want to go cruising around looking for another disabled girl who *might* be compatible with you. You need to just have some self-esteem. Walk up to them and KNOW that you are one hell of a catch. Take it from a grown woman, we LIKE men that portray confidence. You need to know that you are not your disability, you are YOU and you are one hell of a sexy beast. I swear, it works!

Q: I have medium blonde hair and I want to dye the ends purple. Now, I'm worried that this will look bizarre and I'll have to cut it. So, I'm thinking about buying the temporary dye. I have two questions. First, do you think what I want to do with my hair would look weird, or do you think I would be better off putting a few streaks in it? My hair goes about halfway down my back. Second, what is a good type of dye that will wash out in one or two showers? The water at my house is kind of weird (It has a lot of chlorine in it) so I need a dye that won't react with the water and make my hair look weird after I wash the dye out.
Hot topic sells some bright coloured dyes that wash out eventually. I think the colour would look cool, so go for it. Make sure your school or work or whatever doesn't have rules against unnatural hair colours. Mine does.

Q: what kind of dancing is 'frinding' liek how do u do it

i'll rate high
You grind your bodies together in a very sexual way... like in a way that if there were no clothes present, you would be getting your hump on.

Q: wuts a good halloween costume thats cheap
Black trash bag with arm and head holes... tell everyone you're a california raisin. Or just borrow one of Dad's suits and get a hat with a feather and be a pimp, that's always good for laughs. It would help if you told us what sex you were, lol. Walmart sells cheap costume sets for like 10 bucks.

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