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does anybody know like how to get rid of a yeast infection or what could be causing it because i get them on and off A LOT and i don't know why!!!! If it's not a yeast infection what could it be because i've tried all these diff. treatments and it goes away but then comes back shortly. and i'm not sexually active or any of that so it's not an STD.

Thanks for mentioning that your not sexually active that helped me tremdously narrow down what is wrong with you. Yeast Infection - a reacurring one- (Candida vaginitis). More than likely the reason for it re-occuring is something simple so take a look..
1. Wear loose conton panties
2. Do NOT wear tight jeans or pantyhose
3. Change out of wet clothes asap.
4. Put blow dryer on lowest heat setting and dry the vaginal area after being wet.
5. Wipe from front to back after every visit to the toliet.

Home Remedies:
1. Pour a few drops of teatree oil on a lubricated tampon & insert into the vagina for about 1 hour.
2. Dip a tampon in plain yogurt. Containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, and insert into the vagina twice a day until your symptoms clear up. Repeat this until one day AFTER the syptoms have dissapeared.

Now, I dont want to alarm you, but A yeast infection that comes literally back to back often (more than once in a 2 month period) can mean something more severe.
Yeast infections that return may be a sign of more serious diseases such as diabetes, leukemia, or AIDS. Now you said you werent sexually active so no need to worry about AIDS, however there is Lukemia and diabetes. I'm sure it's not these causes, but I am not a Dr. so you might seriously want to talk to your dad. It just might be something as simple as you needing a stonger yeast infection treatment than the kinds that walmart or a place like that sells. From my expierence, that usually is the case.

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Hey there I'm a 13/f going to be 14 in September and I really want a belly button ring. I'm a good kid and everything and if I got it, it wouldn't be like I was trying to be "sexual" or anything, I just thought it would be cute. I talked to my mom about it and she said maybe; and she knows I hang out with a good group of kids that don't drink/smoke/get into trouble like some other kids my age do. I just was wondering if a belly button ring sounded "wrong" for my age. Thanks so much!

No, not at all. I think there super cute as long as there not portrayed in a "Come have sex with me way", ya know? I got mine done. I have to tell ya' thou... Your belly button is the only place on your body that you could get pierced, that takes the longest amount of time to heal. Ranging from 1-6 months. Make sure when you get it done, that you dont change the piercing that they put in till it is completly healed or it will get infected again. And make sure to keep it clean and sweat-free during the healing process. Good luck and I'm sure it will look super cute on ya'.

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I'm so sorry to hear about your dog Bailey =( I had a kitty who died of a blood clot in his heart and I know what it is like to lose a pet. It's good that you are writing a letter to the humane society, that is so wrong that they even sold that dog when they knew it might have parvo. Good luck and God Bless!
-Jess

I see your a reader of my column. Thank you very much for your sympathy. I'm still heart broken even thou we only had her such a short time. She was such a sweet dog. Thanks.

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Alright, before I ask my question I want you guys to know that even though it's kind of funny, I'm being completely 100% serious.


Last night I was over at a friends house and we found his step mom's...dildo. Well someone thought it'd be funny if we put Icy Hot on it so that whenever she uses it...well you know. I thought it'd be funny as well so I went with it. When I got home I realized that it was a pretty immature thing to do and I was questioning whether or not I should call her and tell her about it or to tell my friend to wash it off or something before she gets to it. What do y'all think I should do? Or should I just not say anything?

lmao ok ok ok I couldn't help it! Call your friend and tell her to wash it off. I wouldnt call the mom that would just be wayyyyy to embarassing for you and her. The worst that could happen is her mom uses it, and of course will notice icy hot was put on it and that will be the end of it. It's not like she's going to go up to her daughter and say hey you been tamperin with my dildo? lol Don't worry bout it and yea that was funny-icey to dull the pain, hot to relax it away!!

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Hey. Do any of you guys know what "SOL" means, because a tee-shirt says " Ur SOL pal" (from Hollister). Thanks!

It means shit outta' luck. Saying "Ur soul pal" doesnt make any sense. it's just 1 more letter sol SOUL, why not just write that? abbreviation for shit outta' luck is abbreviated cuz you cant put SHIT on a shirt from Hollister. lol.

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are gas prices so HIGH? someone please explain that to me. I just saw the news and he said $5.00 a gallon coming soon! what in the world are we coming to?

It's a question many of us ask every time we fill up at the pump. The real place to levy the blame is OPEC, the 11-country oil cartel (plus Mexico) that conspired to raise the price of oil.

And, just FYI: A barrel of crude oil contains 42 gallons of the substance. And the price of a barrel of crude oil cost $41.20 Based on this information the cost per gallon of gasoline should be $0.98 per gallon plus applicable refining fees and taxes.

On average 42 cents goes to the government, 61 cents goes to the refineries and five cents goes to the individual gas stations. Based on that knowledge the price of gasoline should be only $2.07 a gallon currently.

$0.98 per gallon + $0.42 in taxes + $0.61 variable refining cost and profit + $0.05 profit for individual stations = $2.07 per gallon!!

A ten dollar increase in the price of a barrel of crude oil should only cause gas to rise 25 cents.

Also, remember if the price of gasoline is affected by supply and demand, you can make the price of gas decrease by driving less, carpooling, riding bikes, walking, or driving more fuel efficient cars!

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Im 16 and sexually active i either have sex or oral sex at least once or twice a day. Can this hurt my sperm count or density in any way?? Im worried becuase my sperm looked alittle thin

wow that's alot of sex! Yea dude cumming that much on a regular bases can hurt your sperm count tremendously-but that does not mean that you still can't get a girl prego.

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how do I stop sunburn that itches?

http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_sunb.htm

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ok well first it is so funny how people show affection by HURTING their partners neck (LOL) but....anyway how do u give one..really? bite....suck? what?

What you do is put your mouth against the side of their neck, in a kissing shape. You leave your mouth slightly open in the middle, like you're saying the letter "O". Now you suck in! You suck the skin into your mouth, in essence hurting it, and causing the blood vessels to break. This turns that circular area bright red. It doesn't take long, maybe 30 seconds.

Yes, giving a hickey can hurt the person you're doing it to. You're breaking their blood vessels! But to some, a hickey is a temporary mark of love. awww... :)

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Hello, I have two hickies from my boyfriend and I really really don't want my parents to see them, I try putting on make up but can totally see I'm wearing a bunch of make up and you can still kinda see the hickes!! Any tip to make them go away faster??

of course, Ice or a frozen spoon will help. What a hickey is, is busted blood vessels, yea doesnt sounds so sexy does it? lol Here's another tip, dab some toothapste on it, rub it in over the hickey really good (only white toothpaste will do-and rub it in as you would foundation) after it dries, cover with foundation, it helps hide it lots!!!

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so me and my friend were remembering the 90's and we wanted to know some 90's pop bands haha i know its a dumb question but were curious lol.

thanks

Hmmm Well, here's some... not all band's, some just singer's so hope this still answers your question.
1.Nsync
2.Backstreet boys
3.Madonna
4.Rick Astley
5.Cher
6.Gloria Estefan
7.Jewel
8.Ricky Martin
9.Sarah McLachlan
10.Jessica Simpson
11.The Spice Girls
12.Mark Mcgrath
13.Michael Bolton
14.Alanis Morissette
15.98 Degrees

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I really want to gain weight, but the right way.
I don't want to sit all day and eat cheeseburgers to gain weight. And I wanna gain 15 pounds by august 26th. Any thing I can eat that is good for me that I could gain weight off of. Or any like things i could do.
♥

Stick to high protein, low (saturated) fat foods like tuna fish (and other seafood), chicken breast, turkey, lean meats, rice, pasta, fruits and vegetables. PASTA IS A MUST FOR WEIGHT GAIN!
Start eating 500 calories MORE then you normally do. So, lets pretend that the day you counted calories you counted 2000. For the rest of the week, you would now eat 2500 calories a day.

At the end of that week, weigh yourself. You'll notice you're gaining just after one week! Now, don't expect to see a 10lb increase. Gaining anymore then 1 or 2 pounds a week is unhealthy and means you're putting on way to much fat. So look for 1 or 2 pound gains at the end of the week.

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what are you suposed to do with your tounge when you are french kissing someone?

because i mean. yeah you stick it in the other person's mouth. what next?
it just feels awkward.

1.Start off with a normal kiss, not too firm, not too aggressive. Closing your eyes is optional.
2.In mid kiss, gently open your mouth and softly nudge the other persons mouth open using your tongue.
3.Again, not too aggressively, move your tongue inside the other persons mouth and playfully touch their tounge.
4.Read the other persons body language, if they seem tense or start to pull away, stop what you are doing.
5.If they open their mouth more or otherwise indicate they like the kiss, keep on doing what you have been only with a little more passion.
6.As the kissing gets going saliva build up can be a problem, don't forget to swallow.

**Tips:
1.Don't forget to breathe. (lol)
2.Since French Kissing is "wetter" than other kinds of kissing it is a good idea to start with dry lips, don't lick them first.
3.If one of you have braces you can still French Kiss, you just have to be more careful and not as forceful when things get passionate.
4.If both of you wear braces you can still French Kiss, you just have to be very gentle and avoid touching teeth.
5.French Kissing takes practice, but at least it is fun to practice this one!

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http://www.conair.com/product_info.php?products_id=59

that is my hair straightener and i was wondering if those are ceramic plates and why is it important for straighteners to have ceramic plates?

Yes, they are ceramic plates. The purpose of ceramic plates is to reduce flyaways, make your hair feel soft, look shiny and it distributes heat evenly along your hair so that it wont burn it.

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There are three credit reporting agencies.

Trans Union, Experian and Equifax.

I have good credit and was recently turned down by my bank for a loan to refinance my home equity line of credit for a lower rate.

I thought that was odd, so I pulled my credit report online. (Experian)

There was 8 negative things on my credit report that aren't mine!

6 ambulance/hospital bills, 1 utility bill and a judgement for child support!

I was in shock, so I pulled Trans Union and Equifax. Nothing negative showed up at all.

I have disputed all of this with Experian, of course. But it's still there. What can I do to get this negative history removed from my credit?

These things are HONESTLY not mine! By calling the creditors who are on the report, they say that the person's name is James "Smith"- I am Jamie "Smith". HELLO! I AM A GIRL!!! This person was born in 1982...I was born in 78! And his ssn starts with 125...mine is way different. We have the same last name, but still...it's rediculous! How can he even be confused with me...because we have similar names?? That's not right!

Luckily, I just got a new car last week and I was approved for 0% financing. So I know that not everyone sees it. I am just so angry that it's there and not going away.

What do I do?

You can't talk to a live person at Experian, I tried. And it isn't identity theft so the police won't get involved.

I have worked so hard for this good credit, I can't let some deadbeat dad I don't even know ruin it for me!

Any ideas would be helpful, I don't know where to turn.

Thanks!

ok, wow now I'm convinced that Expirian is some shade mo~fo's lol. I went to check my credit and with Expirian (NOT THE OTHERS) they stated that I was deliquent in the payments on the house I owned and that I owed back child support. I dont own a house, never have and I don't even have kids!!!
Experian's National Consumer Assistance
Phone: 888-397-3742
P.O. Box 2104
Allen, TX 75013
Call them and write them and let them know what's up. I know you said your having a hard time actually talking to a real person, keep trying, I had this problem too. Keep calling till they get sick of hearing from you. Write the same letter and mail it out and keep doing it until something is done.

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this might be in the wrong category but oh well.. well I'm going to the attic this coming week at myrtle beach..its a dance club for people under 21.. are they alot of like 13 and 14 year old boys down there? will they ask you to dance even if they don't know you?

The Attic (also once referred to as The Magic Attic) is Myrtle Beachâ??s only non-alcoholic teen nightclub. It features a multi-level dance floor and VIP lounge, a 12-foot video screen, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, Top-40 and other dance music, nationally known live acts and the hottest deejayâ??s on the beach. Have a blast while your there and go often because after this summer 06' there closing the place down. They have all ages, around your age group would be more like 15 & 16 year old guys. And yea girl, get ready to be asked away...

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my dogs is throwing up blood and I can't afford to go to the vet, Please give me advice on what this could be . I feel really bad as I love my and she is not an out door pet, and is only fed good dog food. She is part husky and collie.

It's just throwing up? no other symptoms? Here's a few reasons why:
*It could mean there's blood in his stomach. That must mean he either ate something bloody, he's bleeding internally, or his esophagus is ruptured.
*Maybe he ate something causing cuts/irritations inside his gastrointestinal tract. Thus causing bleeding.
*Dogs from four months to four years old are particularly susceptible. Canine distemper virus (CDV) spreads through the air and through contact with infected bodily fluids, including food and water contaminated with these fluids.

Take him to the vet. I know you said you can't afford it, but it might come down to losing your dog or not. You can call around and explain your financial situations to the vet and sometimes you can find one that will be willing to work with you.

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Myself and my fiance are 26 and I have a 2 1/2 year old from a previous relationship. We have been together for 1 1/2 years and engaged for 1. Last week my fiance had a couple of friends that were looking for an apartment to live in. They are supposed to be moving into the ones where we live. Without asking me, Josh invited them to stay with us until their apartment is ready. It has been almost a week now since they came to stay. It made me really angry that he did not ask me if I cared if they stayed, he just invited them and told me they were staying. I'm upset because I am the one paying all the bills right now because he just finished college and has not found a job yet. Our apartment is really small and was cramped with just our stuff in it. Now our dining room is stuffed with their things and they have taken over our living room too. We only have a couch in our living room because it it tiny. At night after I get home from work I like to make dinner then lay around and watch TV for a while before I go to bed. Since they have been there I don't get to sit on the couch or watch TV. I have been coming home and going to my room to read. Josh gets upset with me because I don't want to sit out there with our "company". I wouldn't mind hanging out with everyone, but when I do sit in my living room I either have to sit on the floor or pull a chair from my dining room to sit on. I feel like my son is getting shorted by them being there too. He is used to having free roam of the house and playing where ever he wants to in the apartment. Now he is confined to his room and can not play anywhere else and when he tries to he gets into trouble for getting into their stuff. Then over the weekend we had a birthday party to go to for my grandmother. I made it clear to Josh the night before that I did not want them in the house while we were gone. When we got ready to leave the next day Josh handed them his keys so they could come and go as they please. It's like my thoughts and opinions don't count anymore. Then when I try to explain to him how I'm feeling he gets angry with me and thinks I'm being rude to them. I like my personal space and I hate it when I don't have it. Right now my space in majorly being invaded. I don't know how much more of this I can take. Josh thinks I'm too controlling on things like this, but I'm tired of being stepped on and used. How can I make him see my point of view before I just get angry with the situation and just kick all 3 of them out so it's just me and my son again?

ok, wow! I definately am on your side on this matter. In no way shape or form should he of just up and moved these people into yall's house without talking to you first. Not even to mention the fact that your the only one that is paying the bills. You have a home, it's not your fault that they dont. I would make them leave asap. You don't have to make up excuses or feel bad either, your the one paying the bills and having to deal with everything. You work hard all day and you dont need an excuse as to why you like to lay on the couch when you get off of work. Its your house and if you want to hang up side down from the fan thats your business! Talk to your fiancee and let him know that you dont feel comfortable with them being there and your house is to crowded for them to even be there. If he don't want to listen tell him he can go sleep in the car WITH them.

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how long do they usually live for? in human years, please&thanks;]]

The concern and fear of losing a much-loved pet usually motivates this question. Dogs in general, often survive into their late teens. All of this of course depends on good health, which in turn is related to diet, exercise and general care. And just FYI, Most people believe that a year in a dog's life equals seven years of a human's life. Recent medical studies prove this theory wrong.
A dog at:
2 years = a 24-year-old adult

4 years = a 32-year-old adult

6 years = a 40-year-old adult

8 years = a 48-year-old adult

10 years = a 56-year old adult

14 years = a 72-year-old senior

18 years = a 91-year-old senior

Hope I helped*

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Is it better for a guy to have a circumsised penis or non circumsised penis?

What is the difference?

and how do they benifit from a circumsised penis?

Thanks

I say a circumsised penis is better, having dealt with both at one time or another, sex wise, it is better. But most people get circumsised because it is cleaner. A non circumsised penis is harder to clean in the sense that you have to pull the meat back to clean it, and even then, you dont end up removing all the bacteria.

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