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Q: well, i have never made out before. but i dont really understand how to do it. like my friend said open your mouth and stick your tounge in. but i dont think thats really helpful. so please explain it to me. :\

Making out really isn't that difficult. It is a little nerve racking at first, but it is very instinctive. When you begin to kiss, you just lean in turn your head slightly [[make sure you have your head turned to the opposite side of the person you are kissing]] open your mouth a little, you don't want it to wide or they will feel like you are swallowing their face. As your lips touch slide your tongue in, not to far, and then just kind of go with it. The first time is the hardest time then it just comes to you and gets much easier.

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Q: this may be a dumb question.. but if someone has sex and then like, 3 hours later got their period is there any chance she could be pregnant?

and also, when are u least likely to get pregnant is it right before or right after your period?

You probably aren't pregnant if you have you period, there have been a few cases when girls who are pregnant have spotted. They don't get a normal flow though, just spotting. So if you period is as heavy as normal you have nothing to worry about.

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Q: k so me and my boyfriend had sex last night for about the 7th time. it always hurts really bad when he firts put it in. the 6th time i bled a little bit and i wasnt on my period. but last night i bled alot. i was on the end of my period though too, but it wasnt bleeding when we started. is it possible he popped my cherry? how can i tell? and when is it going to stop hurting?

Well your cherry is most likely already popped because you had had sex before and as for you bleeding alot, that may have to do with the fact that you were at the end of your period. Most of the time when you have sex and it is like the day after you stop bleeding on your period you will bleed more than usual. It kind of brings you period back I guess you could say, but you just bleed alot for maybe that night. It should stop hurting sometime soon, since you have had sex a few times, but no one really knows exactly how long it takes to stop hurting.

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Q: how long does it take for a condom to expire.. like i took it out of the box in either July or August of 07 and now its April 08.. is it still ok to use.. its obviously still in the wrapper just not the box?

I think most condoms expire like 2 or 3 years after you buy them. If you cannot see the date on the condom you may not want to risk it, but I am pretty sure its like 2 or 3 years. Thats what the condoms I buy say. If it is in the wrapper still it is probably okay, but to be safe go buy some more.

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Q: alright so last night my boyfriend and i finally spent the night together after 2 months going out...im 16 and so is he, and he like wanted to have sex witch so did i.. and i like reached down to his pants and he like grabbed my hand? and wouldn't let me do anything.. so like.. it was really weird, we didn't end up having sex though because it got awkward after that and i just lost the motive to do anything i guess you could say hah. i think he is insecure about his penis im not sure if its because he is a virgin and im not... or what but i tried telling him it didnt matter but he changed the subject.. how can i approach this and tell him i dont care how big he is or not without him changing the subject. I think he feels bad but he wont let me tell him its ok.. its an odd situation but any advice on what i should do will help thanks.

[[please don't lecture me that were to young or something stupid like that]] thank you.

I'm totally not going to lecture you because I did it before I was 16. My current boyfriend was kind of like that when we first started dating. Like you I wasn't a virgin and he was, at first he was kind of worried about it and stopped me, I just told him that I cared about him and it wouldn't matter to me. Make sure you keep reassuring him, the next time he makes you stop look at him push his hand away and tell him its okay haha. Sometimes boys need a little motivation, so maybe you could let him do stuff to you first that might help him. Or get him so turned on he can't help himself haha.

Most importantly talk to him about it. Whether he likes it or not you two are going to have to discuss this. Talking about it will make you both more comfortable about it. Most people say if you can't talk about sex with your partner then you shouldn't be doing it with them. I do agree with that, you need to be able to communicate with the person so you both know all the responsibilities you are getting into by engaging in sex. Let him know that you care about him and want to please him and that you won't judge him by the size of his penis. That may help, if not it may just take time.

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Q: What types of cologne are cheap, smell good, and would fit a guy in his late 20's? Something subtle so you can't smell it from ten feet away, but still noticable.

I absolutely love Curve.
You can buy it at Goody's and places like that.

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Q: I heard that while on birth control you have to still wear a condom and me and I have been on birth control for 3 months and me and my boyfriend have been havind sex without a condom for 2 months and he has been penetrating in me the whole time and I of course have not gotten pregnant. I wanted to know if i kept doing that will there be a chance that to much seman can get in me and I can get pregnant? We have sex basically every other day, sometimes twice a day. is that too much?

Thank you in advance...
Ashleigh

There is always a chance that you can get pregnant if you do not use a condomn. Birth Control is not a sure fire one hundred percent way to not get pregnant, there is still a chance. Yes, it is a smaller chance, but a chance still. I think it would be better if you always used a condomn, birth control or not.
As for is it too much sex, I don't know if there is a set number that qualifies as 'too much sex,' but as long as it isn't hurting you or him, I guess not.

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Q: is it better to have the skin on end of you penis cut off if its tight? kus i am in a class of girls and a couple of days ago they were all talkin about this sorta thing lol ty i'm sure theyll be intrigued to find out XD

It really depends on the girl. Some people even think that uncircumsized penis' grow larger. Some people don't think there is much of a difference either way. It is really an opinion question and is based on the person you ask.
My opinion is it doesn't matter. I personally don't think it effects anything.

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Q: ok..so i'm planning on having sex with my bf for the first time soon
i want to know if there is anything i should do before i go over and do it.
i have no idea weather to shave a certain way?
what guys like down there?

or anything like that
my biggest fear is that we will finally have sex
and he will be disappointed in me

and if i do shave what happens if i cut myself or have razor burn
will he think thats gross?

Considering this is your first time having sex with him, I think he will be pretty into you no matter what. Maybe after you have sex you can talk about what to do, like shave or whatever. Some guys care about it, but others don't. It really depends on the guy. I have never known a guy, however, to turn down sex or be disappointed because of that.

Make sure you have protection when you decide to do it. It also maybe helpful to know both of your sexual backgrounds. Be safe in all manners.
I'm sure things will go great, especially if you both really care about one another.

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Q: Where do i start?

Just bear with me... please
Hmm; ohkay.

so this is obviously about a boy.
not just any boy; a boy that i have been liking ever since the beginning of the school year.

He knows i like him, hes always knew that.

Eventualyy, i started hearing that he likes me too.
from there my friends and his friends planned things so we could hang out.

but before i go any farther; our relationship is whats so confusing.

Its weird' like;; In school, we say 5 words tops to eachother.

But out of school we talk on the phone and such what and hang out occasionally.

i know hes shy, im shy too, but not as neeeaarrlyy as shy as him.

We never talk in school.

its so bad that when people hear that we like eachother. they are so shocked because they NEVER see us talk.

And hey.. i try. its him that doesnt.
I feel like im the only one trying.
IIII say HI in the morning.
IIII try to spark a conversation in the 6 classes we have together.

And he just replies with 5 words and thats it.

now. i think im just slowly giving up.

In the beginning of the year, i would think that his ONE word that he said to me would satisfy me.

NO. NOT ANYMORE.
im getting annoyed.
his silence and shyness is bugging me.
i know he still likes me, because his friends still come up to me saying he will eventually ask me out and such what blah blahh..

but, if he cant even say anything to me now, how are we going to work if we do go out?

he doesnt even call me now..
i meen. ughhh. now that he got a cell-phone he thinks that a TEXT would pass me by..

no... i dont want a stupd text.

and yeah; maybe im over-thinking this; but

this is someone who i CANT stop liking.
i just caaannntt. i dont knw why. i tried but;
hes so..irrisitable.. even how corny that sounds..

its just.
i dont know what to do?
Im beginning to like other people

NOT as NEARLY as much.
but there ARE people who i can point out and get butterflies; people who actually talk to me.. and i can be myself with..

im just so confused with my emotions and feelings;

any help?

Well you said he was shy, so maybe he is nervous about talking to you. That is very common for boys when they like a girl. They don't know what to say or what to do. Don't be so harsh to judge the boy, maybe he really really likes you but doesn't know how to let you know.

Try coming up to him and talking to him. When he answers with 5 words, make a flirty witty comeback. Let him know you like him and maybe want to hang out with him out of school. Go out on group dates maybe as he gets to know you and is with his friends he will get more open and therefore will have a better and easier time communicating with you about everything. You also have to realize it is often hard for guys to express their feelings and show them. Give him time, but stay in communication.

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Q: this is going to be long story but im going to try to make this short as possible.
okay... there's two guys im going to talk about: Landon and Cole [not real names]
in december, we had this dance in this school and we had to perform. we had a practice, Landon chose me, he had a boyfriend but we ended up liking each other but he had a gf. in january i told him i didn't cuz i just cudnt take the pain of him having a gf and all. landon is cole's best friend, then in febuary cole asked me out. but i turned him down. he was so upset. me and cole have broken hearts. well we all text each other like a texting triangle. i text cole more and i kinda like it cuz i realize how much i really wanted to say yes back then. then all of a sudden landon started getting jealous. i dont know what to do know who i seem to like more. i seem to love both and i just can't stop, they both seem so... perfect! i never got over landon, and im starting to like cole. is it okay to like two guys but lying to them about not liking them? and i can't date until im 16 and let's say im under that...

I think that it was very good of you to turn down Landon because he had a girlfriend I believe that was a very good choice. As for Cole, if you believe that you like him then why not give it a chance, but don't give into him if you don't know for sure if you would rather him or Landon. But if Landon has a girlfriend then he really needs to decide who he likes and wants to be with. You or Her?
I think you should let Cole know you like him and talk to Landon about the situation. Let him know that you care about him, but you also like Cole. Tell him that you want to maybe give Cole a chance because he doesn't have a girlfriend. But don't compromise yourself for either one of them. Follow your heart and gut, they always know whats best.

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Q: My ex boyfriend broke up with me because he lost feelings for me because we broke up at first but he realised he really liked me then we got back but he started to lose feelings bit by bit and he broke it off and i just want him back and everyone is always negative with me no one ever keeps me happy and my friends always question him and i mean i would get annoyed aswell and im scared that they're just annoying him and pushing him away from me anyways my actualy question is how do you make an ex boyfriend like you again and i've heard once some one loses feelings thats just it but if anyone has any idea at all any idea please let me know i'd do anything :[

I'm very sorry this happened to you. Heartbreak is one of the worst feelings and pains in the world. As for getting him to like you again there is really not much you can do. Maybe you could hang out with him and that may make him realize what he is missing out on. Or maybe try talking to him about everything, your feelings and his. You probably need to find out why you actually broke up. Don't let your friends keep questioning him that will really make things worse.

If all else fails you may just have to let go for now. You can't make yourself stop loving him I know that but maybe for now its just best to be friends. Maybe after a while he will get feelings back for you an want you back, but if not then at least you will always have a great friend there for you.

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Q: I need help with knowing how to stop my knee from hurting .. i dislocated it today & i dont know how to stop the pain .. And what can i do to prevent this from happening again and yes i been to the doctor but i forgot to ask him what might help to reduce the pain because it hurtss

Ibeuprofen can be a big help, also make sure and keep the weight off of it. Keeping it elevated can also help and whenever you can put the ace wram tight that helps alot. Pressure also helps and the ice sometimes helps the pain.

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Q: my knee dislocated today i need to know what will help the pain and what can i do to stop it from happening again today was my second day.. i need your help fast

The same thing happened to me in 5th grade. Keep ice on it and get a tight knee brace or ace wrap. Even go to the hospital and let them help you with it.

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Q: My fiancee and I want to try a new brand of condoms. We have a very healthy sex life and always use protection, but we want to try something more than just Trojans- I want something that will drive her crazy!!!

Any suggestions?

Let me see I have used a few different types some good ones are:
Lifestyles.
Roughriders[[really good for intense sex]]
Heated condoms are also good.
Try raised ones and Magnums.

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Q: ok,,,,
well
i am going out with this guy named Drew and my best friend Mariah is not friends with him and Mariah and drew both want to spend time with me and that is really hard at school. Mariah is in 3 of my classes and drew is not in any of my classes. Maraih and i have gooten in alot of fights lately cuz she thinks that i am not spending that much time with her. but i am. What should i do???
I feel really Sterched between them.
please help!!!

thanks
Strawberry
14/f

I had this same problem my freshman year of highschool, it can be very difficult. You really have to think that boys may come and go, but girls remain forever. Try talking to both of them about it and try to get thme to get along. My best friend and I have learned how to work around it and try to get along with the others boyfriend.

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Q: For the past couple of days I have not been able to use the bathroom because of this intense pain I get in my anus. I know I should probably go see a doctor, but this is just really embarrassing. I've been looking online to see what it could be, and I am pretty sure it is an anal fissure. I just want to know if theres anyone who has had an anal fissure before? And what did you do to help it heal? And how can I make it easier for me to use the bathroom?

Thank you...

My Softball couch had one and it became very serious he had to have surgery and have it removed. He said that it was very uncomfortable. You really need to go get it checked out it could lead to some much more serious illnesses if you do not get it removed.

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Q: 13/f

I'm in 8th grade and I have a huge crush on this guy and I know he doesn't like me more than a friend but I just can't help having a stupid crush on this guy. He talks to me and he use to pull my hair and stuff when he sat behind me but now we have different seating charts and he doesn't talk much to him anymore. I feel like if I do talk to him that he'll think I still like him. I still do but I don't want him thinking that. I think he knows but I don't know he still thinks that. I try to ignore him sometimes but its kinda weird. I am sometimes shy and if he talks to me I'll act fine and talk to him. I just need help on what to do. Thanks.

If you like the guy then go for it. The worst he can say is no and then you will just find someone better. Maybe you can find ways to talk to him, just walk up to him and find some common ground. Talking to him for the first time is the trick after that things should come easier.

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Q: But you see (dont judge) this guy is my adopted cousin and he had this thing for me and as time went on i began to fall for him. And one night we stayed up all night in the dark just talking and cuddling and then he began to hold my hand and then he kissed me. But then he left and came back and left--lives in a different state- and i had a dream saying i was in love with him. And i part of me says yes you are but another part says you cant do that hes your legal cousin thats it...but now i dont know what to do. Like i can deny it all but then i think of the night (which i remember perfectly) and its like i dont care. Thats why i cant talk to him on the phone or meet him face to face..he has like a power over me. Its weird. But i thought i could get rid of my feelings so i told him i didnt want him calling me anymore and we were just friends and what happened shouldnt have. But it didnt work and now i regret it and dont know what to do. My mom says that if i contact him it will make it worse. But he was like in love with ME and i dont want to hurt him...HELP!!

signed,
mixed emotions

Well there is really nothing you can do but either call him and let him know that you care about him, whether in that manner or just as a caring friend/cousin remains to be seen. You can still care about him and love him. This can be very difficult because you can feel like you are incest though you aren't really blood, just legally. You have to go with your heart on this and with your gut, you can't help who you love?

When you love someone you can't just stop loving them, it's there no matter what you do. You can ignore it but no matter what happens you will always and forever care about that person, especailly your first love. Ignoring it just makes it that much harder in the long run if you ask me. Hope things work out for you, feel free to ask me anything else anytime.

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Q: so ive only given a hj once and when i did it the guys skin like moved with my hand
is this supposed to happen?

Yes it is totally normal, especially if the guy is uncircumsized then he may have even more excess skin.

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