No matter what any of these pills claim, there is nothing out that can enlarge your penis. There are so many companies that have pills claiming to do just that, and it's all a bunch of bologna. Most of these companies advertise on spam mail anyway...
The only thing is genetics...really. There are pills that claim to increase breast size too. Again, it all depends on your genes, and there's no pill out there that can change that.

I would recommend finding (and sticking to) a good hair stylist who has experience with different hairstyles, who can help you find a good match for your face (shape), and who is up to date with the latest trends. Where do you live? If you're in the Los Angeles area, I highly recommend Bob Gevar from Transcend Salon, in Los Feliz (near Hollywood)..he's absolutely perfect. He's dealt with different celebrities, like Leonardo DiCaprio and Sharon Stone. You can google him if you're in the LA area, or try finding a good stylist where you live.
Depending on your face shape, you can get a layered cut, which suites almost everyone.
For your length, I would recommend Nicole Richie's hairstyle...it's layered, but not overdone (same length, mild layers, side bangs)
Here's a pic: http://www.beautyriot.com/article.php?id=4237&c_id=54

OR
Sandra Bullock: (the first picture)
http://www.hrhairstyles.com/sandra_bullock.htm

You could try searching google for layered hairstyles, and make sure to find something that flatters the shape of your face.

You can try having a pool party, since you do have access to a swimming pool. Or, have a potluck, where each person brings food (either prepared or bought), or snacks. ...if you can, you can also going bowling; that's always lots of fun. You might also consider having a themed party-- it can be anything, really- 80s prom party, disco, movie stars, etc..anything you can imagine. If you have enough funds, you can also hire a DJ, or if not, try making mixed CD's or if someone has songs on their laptop, you could also use that. Hope you have fun!

Of course it's normal! I know a lot of people around your age have done things like that, but not all of them were ready, trust me. People are different. At one point you will feel ready, but remember, you are still young. Don't look toward your peers as a basis of what you should or shouldn't do. In the end, who matters more, you or them? I know what kind of pressure there is out there, but don't worry about trying to do what you think everyone is doing. Follow your own heart, and your own judgement. Only you know what you're ready for. It's completely normal, and desirable for you not to want to jump into conclusions. I know you may hate hearing this, but you're 16, and still figuring yourself out. People who do things like that at 14, 15, even 16 or 17...are not necessarily emotionally mature to do this. YOU, my dear, are mature enough to realize what is right for you! Good for you!! Hey, follow your heart. You will know when you are ready and willing to do this, or anything else.

The best thing is to be direct and honest. Say that you aren't ready or comfortable to continue having sex. If the guy doesn't agree or understand, forget about him, and find someone who can respect your decisions. It's your body and mind, and your choice.
If you want to do other things (other than sex), it's your choice, but always be careful and use protection. I understand how you feel; sometimes people rush into things and realize later they aren't ready (the same thing happened to me). That's perfectly fine and really common. You know if you aren't comfortable, so don't do anything until you're sure of it.
But anyway, be straightforward, strong, and honest. A good guy will understand.

Toyotas are excellent, reliable cars that are pretty affordable. They are safe too. Volvos are also safe cars, although they're more expensive.
A good car for young people is the Volkswagon Jetta. Volkswagon is a good company as well.

Here's a good web
site where you can get info. on car safety, crash test reports, etc...:

http://www.crashtest.com/

I'd say the best, most reliable cars are Japanese (toyota, Honda), German (Volkswagon), Swedish (volvo).. American cars are less reliable and break down more often, requiring more maintenance. We used to have a Toyota Camry (1994) and it never had any problems...we had it for 12 years. Most cars now have airbags, etc.. so they're safer.

Honestly, for the quality and price, I would go for a toyota.

No matter what you do with your boyfriend, you're going to have to be careful. Contrary to what you may have heard, there are still risks involved with other types of sexual activities, like oral sex. You can still contract std's from oral sex, although the chances are a bit lower. You could try oral sex, dry humping, mutual masterbation, etc.. but keep in mind, you should be careful no matter what you choose to do. That would mean--first off, establishing trust, and second, using a condom, even when you give him a blow job. At least make sure the both of you are tested, and faithful to each other.

Summer colors are typically bright colors (think happy, sunshine...)
Bright pinks, yellows, oranges, greens, blues...anything that is bright. Another thing that's nice for the summer is white. It's simple, but at the same time, it's (you guessed it) bright and matches everything (think a top w/ white skirt or capris).
Bikinis, summer dresses, skirts, etc...are going to be vibrant.
The same thing applies to makeup/nail polish. During the summer, you can get away with wearing hot pink nail polish on your toes, for example.
I'm getting excited just thinking about being at the beach, lol! Summer is almost here!! Let what you wear be as carefree as how you feel :)

It's completely normal for your period cycle to change. This can happen for a number of reasons, but the main cause is stress (sort of messes with your hormones). A couple months ago, for instance, my period was nearly a week late because I was extremely stressed out over school/research. My period is almost always on time. I even started breaking out more than usual.. you'd be surprised what stress can do to your body.
Most likely you're late due to stress. I'm sure it'll come within a few days. If not, maybe try talking to a nurse or gyno to see if it's hormone or nutrition related (it's unlikely). They're likely to tell you the same thing I am. Don't worry about it; take your mind off it, and one of these days it'll come.

There isn't an easy answer to this, as much of it depends on how she takes things. But I would suggest letting her know that you do understand it's her own body, but that you are concerned because she's doing something destructive that will be detrimental to her health. This isn't just a physical problem, it's an emotional problem. She is buying into they hype of having the "perfect" stick-thin, celebrity body. We can blame the media, tv, society, etc., etc. but in the end, and I hate to say this, some people are more prone to buying into this due to their own insecurities. I know how hard this is on you. You are concerned about her mental and physical health. I suggest talking to her and saying that there are other, perfectly healthy ways of managing your weight. Let her know she's the beautiful girl that you chose to be with for a reason, something along the lines of how you like her the way she is. I'm not saying she's going to buy any of this...it's a hard habit for her to break. If she doesn't listen to you, seek the advice of a school councelor, or maybe even a school nurse. They're trained professionals and surely hear tons of similar cases. Actually, I think you should talk to one of them immediately, maybe even before you talk to your girlfriend...just to know how to best deal with this. Good luck..and you know what, thank you for being genuine and not being brainwashed by all the crap out there regarding female body image. I see how it affects not only women's perception of their own bodies, but male (distorted) outlook on what the perfect female body is.

I get so annoyed by right-wing, fundamentalist ideology. I guess you should just avoid talking about political issues-- I know it's hard not to get worked up over politics, but maybe try changing the subject any time it even comes up.
OH, and do not act like you agree with her. You have your own perfectly valid opinions. You can say that it's okay that you both have different views, but that's fine. Leave it at that, you don't have to go further. And another thing, if you guys are actually questioning your friendship about this, then maybe it wasn't a great friendship after all. But then again, I don't know the situation...
Anyway, I'd say steer clear of political issues. People who are ideologically driven are pretty stubborn anyway (and only because they're ignorant, but that's a whole other issue).

I can't believe he did that to you! What an immature bastard (and I'm sure I'm also speaking on your behalf). Not only is that immoral, it's ILLEGAL! You should definately press charges. He violated your privacy, he went and showed all his idiot friends. You have no business being with this moron.
A) Yell at him, tell him off...if that helps you get it off your chest more.
B) DUMP HIM IMMEDIATELY!! And DO NOT give him another chance. He doesn't deserve it.
C) Press charges. He did something far from acceptable. This is against the law and it hurt and humiliated you.

I'm so sorry for what happened to you. This guy is a complete idiot who had no right whatsoever to do that to you. He was probably trying to be cool, but it the end he'll pay for what he did...that's not cool.

Yes, it's normal. The inside of the vagina is rigid...I read somewhere that it feels like corrugated (sp?) cardboard. So that's just how the vaginal walls are. If you don't like having your nails rub against it, and obvious thing to do would be to clip your nails.or be more gentle (it's not always easy).. But to answer your question, its completely normal. You may have to give yourself a little time to get into it, and then it won't feel awkward.

By all the hints and gestures, it does seem to me like he likes you. That's great, and probably flattering too, but I guess now's the time to think about how you feel about him. I guess the first thing is to see if you're even attracted to him. If you are, and if you generally like who he is, you might try getting to know him better. See where he's hanging out, make an excuse to talk to him, etc. It definately seems like he likes you, so if you feel the same, you can see where it leads you. But if that's not what you want, or if you don't feel the same way, then you're not obliged to return the hints. Be nice, and remember that in the end the ball is in your court.

I'm not sure, but it sounds like, "See these Nuts"
...probably some lame, immature way of saying see these balls (testies).. it's sort of like a knock-knock joke without the knock-knock, lol :P

To reduce the frizz, I'd suggest using Frizz-Ease hair serum, by John Frieda. You apply a small amount to damp hair, and style as you like- blow dry/straighten, etc. It's also useful for those lazy days when all you want to do is let your hair air dry.Just make sure that when you're straightening your hair, you use an oil or other serum to protect from damage-
I've gotta mention this one, it's the best: BIOSILK...you can find it at drugstores too. It's an oil w/ silk proteins. It smells nice and works wonderfully at keeping hair smooth and straight...just apply to dry hair and straighten. There are a lot of products out there aimed at smoothing out hair. I'd suggest using shampoo/conditioner that's formulated for sleek/smooth hair. Usually it'll say so on the bottle. Marc Anthony has a good line of shampoos for all different hair types. You could also go to a beauty supply store and ask for suggestions. I also have frizzy/poofy hair, so I know where you're coming from. But remember that it is still nice to have volume- it's a versatile hair type. Although it gets annoying, you can do anything with it- it's naturally voluminous, can easily be curled, and straightened when you feel like that.

L'Oreal " Bare Naturals" mineral foundation--I think it's around $12 or so. It works so well for me. I've been a wreck lately due to stress from papers/research and broke out...this is the one thing that covers very well, evens out my skin, and feels so light. I'd also suggest getting something at MAC; their foundation is very effective and is good quality-- it should be no more than $15 or so. They also have a concealer in a little pot- that's very good too.Pimples are really annoying, but with the right foundation, you can minimize the appearance, especially if you have minor breakouts/redness.
Oh, if you're going to use liquid foundation, or concealer, get a foundation sponge applier thing..the triangular spongy-like thing, and blend in very lightly with that. You can also try using your ring finger to gently pat and blend.

I know you feel kind of woozy after throwing up and don't even want to think about food-afterall, that's probably what caused you to throw up in the first place.. but it's not a good idea not to eat anything healthy at all, even if you don't feel like eating. In this case, since you clearly need to eat something healthy and filling, it's best to start small, but have something that'll fill you up.
Try eating simple foods that are rich in protein. - and have complete meals.

Snacks- try eating fruits and veggies, instead of junk food snacks, or foods with little nutritional value. You can even have some soup between meals, it'll make you feel a lot better. And something that is light, filling and healthy...and that gives you energy: bananas (also full of potassium). OH, and since you feel sort of weak and really need nutrients, try having an Ensure nutritional shake...it's full of vitamins and nutrients.. I drank it every day after I had major appendix surgery (doctor recommended it)

Lunck/Dinner- Stick to something light, healthy, and full of protein and nutrients-- maybe some chicken breast, soup, salad...keep healthy, and don't eat anything oily or spicy, it'll make you feel worse.

Breakfast-- it is the most important meal of the day. Stick to whole grains (toast, cereal, etc). and even if you don't like it, have some oatmeal.. it's easy on the stomach and is very filling. OH, and another thing, take a multivitamin.

I'm not a nutritionist or anything, but hope that these suggestions will still help you out..some of
the main things to remember: avoid anything oily/spicy...after I had surgery, my doctor told me the same thing. Eat lots of fruits/veggies, soup, protein (chicken, beans, eggs, etc). And don't skip meals..it'll make you feel a lot worse and will take your energy away.
Feel better!

Dear, you need to give yourself a little time to calm down. You say you're crying your eyes out; relax for a minute, breath, and say F**k body image!! PLEASE, please don't do anything harmful to try to lose weight- it's a losing proposition and will only bring you pain. Listen, i know how much pressure there is for girls to
(a) be stick skinny, and
(b) to look " good," whatever that means.
Please, our society's perception of beauty is WAAAAY out of whack! It's unrealistic. Do not judge yourself on those messed up standards. You are perfectly fine the way you are-- believe me. You say you hate yourself.. DON'T. You have no reason to. I'm sure you are a beautiful, talented, capable, STRONG individual inside. Don't let these superficial things get to you.
And another don't- DO NOT even think for a second about becoming anorexic. It's unhealthy, and can lead to serious health complications, and even death. Yes, it really can.
Listen, if you want to be healthy-- eat right, get some excersize..it's as simple as that.But please don't overdo it. Don't compromise your health for a bunch of phonies who don't know what true beauty's all about. You are beautiful.

If your parakeet is really youg, it might take a bit longer for him/her to get used to playing with or using new things in the cage. In most cases, it's just a matter of your bird getting used to it. They might explore and eventually want to use the cuttle bone or seed stick. To make it easier for your parakeet to get the hint, try placing the seed stick near the perch, or wherever your bird spends most of its time. A lot of times it just takes patience with your bird...once it starts exploring, it'll get the hint and start enjoying the treats you've left in the cage.

I am here to give honest advice, when I feel I have something to contribute. I try to be as empathetic and understanding as I can, as I know that the way something is said is as important as the message itself.

I usually advise on love/relationships, friendship and family issues, nutrition, and health (mental and physical). If I feel I can help out, there's not a whole lot I am unwilling to answer. Ask away!

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