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Ok, for school I have to add a couple people into a Little Red Riding Hood play.
Any ideas on characters I can add?
And what they could say or do?
Thanks =]
Character list:
Little Red Riding Hood
Grandmother
Wolf
Hunter
Hunter's son (Red's age)
Red's Mother
Red's Father
Red's sister/brother
I think its pretty obvious what the roles of Red, Grandma, and the Hunter are going to be. But the mother is the one that packs the basket with food, the father could contemplate whether it's safe for Red to go in the spooky woods alone, the brother can offer to go with her to protect her, Red says, "Oh, that's alright, I'll be fine." Fast forward, Hunter kills wolf, with the help of his son, who hears strange noises coming from grandma's cottage. Red befriends Hunter's son.
Oh, and I love the other person's idea of having people be props, I think its wonderful.
~Maria, 16
ok before i even begin i dont want anyone sayin that havin sex befoer marriage is bad and stuff so if thats all ur gonna think of me just dont even bother answering ok.
ov had sex many times befoer and yesterday was the first time i popped well u know the hymn that breaks is it like suppossed to just rip off at the end and be just like hangin there or wat? cauz it looks sooooooooo gross and i was just wonderin if it was like suppossed to rip off completily so it wouldnt be hangin it would be just gone. is that how its suppossed to be?
Oh gosh, sounds pretty painful and uncomfortable. I would rinse it out with water, wear a pad if you're bleeding, and schedule an ASAP appointment with the gyno.
It can be pretty dangerous not doing anything about it, it could get caught on your undies and get ripped, damaging your vaginal tissue. Definitely see a doctor about this, (s)he will know what to do.
~Maria, 16
Okay, so what is the difference between a yeast infection and a urinary track infection? [NO LINKS!]
Because I can litterally [warning this is gross] pull a string of discharge from my "v" where the discharge comes out. It is gloppy, and gross,[comes out like whitish very light pale, but dries yellow] and this has been going on for a while. I am not sexually active, I never have been, I don't "fool around"...SO WHAT IS THIS? help me please, I don't know what to do, I haven't told my mom and I don't want to....and I just want to know what it is without going to see a gyno...thanks in advance.
A yeast infection is vaginal. A UTI (Urinary Tract Infection), is an infection of the urinary tract, i.e. urethra (the passage through which you're urine goes into the outside world), bladder, etc.
You need to tell your mom. Everyone gets yeast infections once in a while, some more than others. She won't think that you are sexually active, just that a mean little bacteria made its home in your vagina.
From your description, it could well be a yeast infection, although you will need a doctor to make sure. You can get over the counter medication (there are a lot to choose from, and I don't know your budget), or prescription meds.
I would just tell your mom and see what she decides to do, to take you to a doctor or to just buy some over the counter medication.
~Maria, 16
Ive been going out with this guy for 4ish months now and i want to kiss him[i havent yet]
so i no this sound dumb but i need help im despreat]
1:how do i give him the hint i want to kiss him
2:where do my hands go
3:how long
theres more so give me more advivce pleasee
A good first kiss is unplanned. Hmmm... how should I put this.
Say your putting together a dresser by the help of an instruction manual. You concentrate so much on each step of putting that piece of furniture together, that you forget to enjoy the actual beauty of that dresser taking its shape.
Same thing with a kiss. If you start thinking about where your hands go, and how long to kiss for, you will forget about expressing your love for the guy.
Oh gosh, what a horrible comparison. But hopefully you get the idea.
So, in short, don't pressure the kiss to happen. It'll happen when it'll happen. If you pressure it, it won't be natural, and most likely it'll be a bad kiss.
Oh, and I'm speaking from personal experience, by the way.
~Maria, 16
i been crushing on my best friend nearly 8 years. i told her how i felt but doesnt feel the same way.
i still have feelings for her!
how long did you have feelings for someone or/and friend? are over them yet? and how can you get over a best friend?
dont say look for new friends because thats BS! she is my friend i dont want to break the friendship over this.
I've been in love with a guy for two years. And I mean passionately in love. He didn't like me in that way back. And, I got over him. I just realized that he will never like me in that way, and I kept telling myself that, and finally I convinced myself. Sure, sometimes when I'm with him I'll have feeling for him, but they don't last for more than a few days. But we are still very good friends.
What helped a lot was when I made a list of the things he did that I disliked. For example how he treated someone in a certain situation, how he acted around certain people, annoying habits, small stuff and big stuff. And I would read that list and to that list as much as I could. And it helped. You just really try to see them in a more negative light. I finally convinced myself that HE wasn't perfect, and he wasn't perfect for ME either.
Also, if you embarrass yourself in front of them, that helps tremendously. It just kind of makes you loath that person for seeing you at your worst.
~Maria, 16
This might seem stupid .. but do girls go #2?
Yes, they also fart, pick toe jam, sweat, and do other numerous disgusting (but natural) things.
~Maria, 16
14/f... i have a happy trail. WELL NOT REALLY. but it's kind of around my belly button. i obviously know not to shave it, but what should i do? Somebody once told me that it just falls out.. but i'm like what do you know? So what should i do, bleach it. TELLLLLME.
hmmmmmmthanks:)
Well I shave it, and I had no negative effects yet, but I'm a swimmer, so I guess I'm more open to shaving than most people (i.e. I shave my arms, which seems to be pretty taboo with a lot of people).
If the hair is dark, and you just want to make it less noticeable, then you can bleach it, but as the other person says, it won't make it invisible, in fact, it will reflect the sun more.
Waxing is also an option, or hair removal such as Nair. You could try laser hair removal, which is expensive but permanent.
But because its winter, I wouldn't do anything about it until swim suit season. Just save your money and time for now.
~Maria, 16
What is it called when:
-the guy is completely naked.
-the girls only has her underwear on.
-the guy is on top of the girl.
-the guy's penis is on the girl's vagina.
-the guy really treats it like it were real sex. (he fingers, lick, etc.)
is this really sex? if, so is there a specific name? thanks in advance.
Its called dry sex. Therefore if that's the furthest you've ever gone, you are still a virgin. Sex is actual intercourse (penis in vagina). Just make sure if you do have sex, that you use protection (i.e. condoms and birth control), we don't need any more 'am I pregnant?' questions on here.
~Maria, 16
I started doing track in the end of November. Since then I have lost some weight and I feel less hungry.
However, recently I've begun not feeling so well, and I figure its because I'm not getting enough food.
On a week day my food goes as follows:
[sometimes I don't eat breakfast, just cause I'm not hungry] but most of the time I have a baggie of Corn Chex or Frosted Mini Wheats.
For Lunch I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and something little like a 90 calorie granola bar or 100 calorie pack or something.
and for dinner I have whatever meat my mom cooks, and usually rice.
And whenever I drink something, it's usually water.
I don't eat like that purposely, its just what's easiest for me.
What's a good way to incorporate more nutrients and stuff so I don't feel so crappy?
Yes, as the other person said, there are no fruits or vegetables in your diet. Try sticking some apples into your PB&J sandwich. It makes it really yummy =)
Perhaps ask your mom to make mashed potatoes once in a while?
For example, for dinner, we always have some kind of meat, potatoes/rice, and a salad. Salads are pretty easy to make. My mom usually mixes tomatoes, greens, onions, cucumbers, and sometimes feta cheese with some olive oil and a tad of vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
For a snack, eat an apple, or some carrots. Those party veggie dips are really good, too! Just while you're doing your homework or something, munch on some greens. Those Odwalla smoothies are full of nutrients, and you can buy them pretty much anywhere.
Of course, there is always the option to take vitamin supplements, but nothing beats some good old veggies and fruits =)
If you don't like things like bananas and apples, get yummier fruit like peaches, nectarines, strawberries, raspberries, etc. For veggies, there are lots of yummy things like sugar snap peas, corn, bell peppers, cucumbers, etc. I mean, it doesn't have to be the standard apple and spinach, ya know?
Also, I'm not seeing any dairy products in your question. Try to have a glass of milk before you leave for school, or chocolate milk if you don't like milk, you don't seem to eat that much junk food =)Also, snacks, like yogurt, cheese sticks, and even smoothies (add milk and a whole bunch of fruit) are a pretty easy way to obtain calcium and vitamin D. If you feel hungry for breakfast, make some oatmeal, but instead of water add milk. Calcium is something extremely important, and if you feel like you aren't getting enough of it, take calcium supplements.
~Maria, 16
So, I have the hardest time swallowing pills. It's weird, I use to be able to. But for some reason now I just can't do it. I know it's all in my head and I think I'll choke or something. Any advice?
I usually hold the pill with my front teeth, and then just take several gigantic gulps of water. Don't let your tongue touch the pill while its in between your teeth, because then your brain will "recognize" it and you won't be able to swallow it because than your tongue will go up and block the way to the back of your mouth. That's kind of my theory, I found that that's what happens if you let your tongue touch the pill, so just letting you know its not scientific or anything =)
Also, you can always let the doctor know that you can't swallow pills, some of the time there are different varieties available. For headaches and such, there are dissolve-able pills that don't taste like anything, they're actually kind of sweet tasting.
~Maria, 16
There's a dance coming up and I need a new dress to wear but my family's on a really tight budget right now so I can't spend like $50 on one dress.
So I'm looking for cute cocktail dresses that are under 50. And I'd really prefer websites that have an actual store too. Thanks.
Ross. I got a really cute dress there, and I saw the same one at another store except that one cost about 40 dollars more.
~Maria, 16
hey well ican drive and i have a car but i dont have a lisence and i hate reading and i have to read the drivers handbook to pass a test on the computer....and did i mention i can drive really well..... well see the problem is i took the test 3 times already and i havnt passed now i hate reading but should i just read the handbook or is there an easier studying method....????
You have to read the handbook. It doesn't matter how well you drive, but how well you know the rules. The reason the handbook was written was to make driving safe. The driver's handbook doesn't tell you HOW to drive, it tells you what you can and cannot do. Read it, because if you don't, you probably won't pass the test.
~Maria, 16
Hi, I really hope you can help; i've gotten mixed responses from others...
Basically, my BF discovered that in my senior year of college (I graduated last year) I had taken two semesters worth of judo classes and he thought this was really funny b/c I don't look like, I guess, a "typical" jock chick--that is i'm not muscular or buff or whatever...i'm your stereotypical "girly girl" in appearance--tall, skinny, blond hair, blah blah blah and I'm like 125 lbs....so he's laughing at me, calling me "judogirl", etc., and I was fine w/all that, if a little annoyed, but then he made a mistake: he challenged me to a wrestling match...and I beat him.
He outweighs me by like 40 lbs. and is pretty strong but he didn't understand that my judo skills would use his strength against him and he just couldn't believe I won. I figured it was a one-time deal, but he was so bent out of shape that he's challenged me several times since then, and I've defeated him every time. It would be OK if he didn't take it so seriously, but he just becomes this mean pouty jerk when he loses and keeps challenging me and now i've refused to wrestle him b/c it's no fun and I hate his sexist attitude as well. But refusing to wrestle just makes him angrier and he says stuff like "you're just afraid i'll figure out your 'tricks' and win...it's so annoying!
I've considered just faking it and letting him win but I don't REALLY want to do that b/c I'm proud of my skills, and just wish he would be too...plus when he baits me w/all this "you're just a girl" crap, it gets my goat and i'm more than happy to throw him to the floor and pin him when he gets too tired to fight me off...
Have you ever beaten a boy at something athletic--whether martial arts or sports--or know a girl who has? B/c maybe if I can tell him he's not the only one he won't feel so bad...
Wow, I know exactly how you feel. I'm a competitive swimmer, and I hate to brag but I am pretty fast. At swim meets, the faster heats (races) go last, and usually the girls there are massive; huge arms, muscular legs, super tall. I'm really skinny, pretty short (I'm at least a head shorter than the other girls). They always kind of look at me like why the heck am I there. I kind of find motivation to swim my fastest when they do that. I'm like, I'll show them what I'm doing here, I'm here to swim faster than you.
At practice, some of the slower guys ask to race me. And by reading your question, I realized why. They can't believe a tiny girl can be better than them. (hehe, that feels so good to say).
I have beaten about 25% of the guys that challenged me to arm wrestle them. (We had this whole thing at my school, like we had an arm wrestling competition), but that was back in 6th grade.
So as I understand it, your boyfriend doesn't do Judo with you, but challenges you to see if he can beat you? Well if that's right, I think if you want this relationship to last, leave the competition out of it. If he wants to see if he can beat you in something, just say flat out no. You guys should be a team, one that supports each other, not one who tries to see who's best at something, because that will go beyond strength and sports, it'll soon turn into who's smarter, better looking, etc. If he still insists, explain that to him.
If he still says that you got lucky, let him think that. I think he is saying that to cover up his hurt and to convince himself that you really did get lucky to make himself feel better.
So good luck, and congrats on your yellow belt, my brother just got one too so I know its a pretty big deal!
~Maria, 16
hi. I'm 16 and i don't know how to put make-up! I'm not that girly kind but prom is in a few weeks and I still have no idea about the basics. Can u please give me a step by step procedure or suggest any sites that can help a lot!
--thanks in advance..
Search on youtube.com for make up tutorials. There is a lot of interesting stuff on there.
~Maria, 16
i need help! i think i have a crush on my teacher. He's in his early 30s, blonde hair. It's not a crush crush, just a 'i like to flirt with you crush' because i like his wife and his children are adorable. -It's just that i may spend extra time hanging out with this teacher, and he sorta jokingly pushes me and stuff. and we make fun of each other... this is weird isn't it..? im a senior
What you're doing is wrong. Put yourself in the place of his wife. How would you feel if your husband is jokingly (aka flirtingly) pushing and making fun of one of his female students. Its just not right. I think you should stop. He won't get in trouble with the school, and you won't have to deal with his wife if she finds out.
~Maria, 16
Okay, I'm 18/m and I was just curious if there is an average with the amount of times a guy can cum before losing hardness. For example, i read a lot of comics and magazines and books where the guy cums 3 or four times but I've only managed 2 without stopping. I know people are gonna say something like "don't always believe what you read" cuz I've heard it. So, is there a certain number of times a guy can cum in a row before he's completely done?
Thanks o^-^o
I don't know if any studies have been done on that (I honestly don't want to know), but every guy is different so it just depends.
~Maria, 16
Last night, I pierced MY OWN ears. I play after school sports, and the coach is gonna make me take out the piercings. Its only 2 hours, and so could I take them out for two hours, without them closing up? And if not, should I wait a week and then do it like that? Also, any advice other general advice for how to care for them?
And now I'm afraid that they could be infected. But isn't it only supposed to be infected if its been 24 hours or shorter, and so if pain lasts longer than that, then its been infected? And if so, and I don't feel any pain at all, right now (been about 16 hours) and so what if I began to feel pain in like 2 days or something?
I gave myself three new piercings. (I already had the first normal two). If you can answer just one part, or give me just any advice at all, I would be so thankful!
Oh no!!! Don't put any petroleum jelly or lotion on your ears. Oh gosh, that's like begging for infection to occur.
Here are some links to help you take care of your piercings.
http://tattoo.about.com/cs/beginners/a/blfgpaftercare.htm
http://augustmoontattoos.com/piercings.html
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/body-piercing.html
You earrings are okay to take out for two hours, but make sure that the earing are clean when you put them back in. The reason you're coach told you to take out your earrings is so that they don't get caught on something and don't get ripped out, so don't compensate by getting clear earrings.
For the pain, it helps to put ice cubes on the ears, which is a lot better for you than taking Advil or something.
~Maria, 16
Ps. Next time, get your piercings done professionally.
What county is vestavia alabama in?
Vestavia is in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
~Maria 16
Ps. Don't you just LOVE google?
Okay, well to start off.
I recently noticed that it was starting to smell 'down there'. Like even a couple hours after i would take a shower. Well then, just a couple minutes ago, i got out of the shower. And it was already having a weird smell to it. So i looked inside kinda, and there were kinda some white globby things. Im like 99% sure that its a yeast infection. Yeah well, me and my mom, i just can't communicate about these things with her. Its really emberrasing and hard, and miserable and realllly awkward for me. I would literally rather get my foot chewed off by a bird. But anyways, is there any way i can treat this without my mom knowing? any home remedies, medicine i could get at like target? And, what would happen if i were to just leave it? Would it do anything, or would it eventually go away? Please help me. btw, i don't have sex or any sexual activity at all. I do eat a LOT of wheat, and spaghetti and bread and stuff though.
Lol, eating habits don't cause yeast infections. Its caused by a fungus that makes its home in the vagina.
I found this website for home remedies:
http://www.msu.edu/~eisthen/yeast/yourself.html
But I recommend getting some over the counter meds for that. Try any grocery store.
Don't leave it untreated. Chances are it will get worse.
Here's another link of how to prevent it in the future:
http://www.msu.edu/~eisthen/yeast/causes.html
~Maria, 16
*Edit*
Also, go get treatment as soon as possible. It seems that your yeast infection is only just beginning. It will soon begin to itch, and you will get a lot more discharge.
Okay, I am 17/f(just turned 17 about a month ago)
I just started noticing this like couple days ago that my boobs, er one of my boob on left side... is getting bigger. It is a noticable change and it's only happening to my left side.
What's happening??? Am I normal???
Yup, that's normal. Breasts can be two different sizes sometimes. Usually, the other breast will catch up with the other one. Just make sure you don't have any (new) lumps, and if you do find some, go to the doctor.
~Maria, 16