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I'm 18 and about to enter my sophomore year of college. Feel free to ask me questions about anything- I'll try to help in the best way possible! :)

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I have to wake up at 6:30 in the morning to get ready for school, so what time should I go to bed on a school night to get enough sleep?

Also, don't you get tired from getting TOO MUCH sleep?

You should get around 8 hours of sleep at night, so maybe around 10:30.

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does paprin or midol work as well as they say on commercials? anything else i can do to relieve period cramps and lower back pain? i feel like my spine is going to break in two, ugh.

I use Midol and it works. If you want to get rid of icky cramps, take a heating pad or fill up a bottle of hot water and put it against where it hurts. It helps so much. Also, ask somebody to massage your back or when your cramps are.

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Hi, I go to bed at 10, and wake up at 6:30
is it safe to leave a tampon in?

No, don't risk it. You're putting your self at risk of getting TSS (toxic shock syndome). Just wear a pad to bed.

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i need help finding big tropical pictures for a background on my computer. i want either palm trees, sunset, a surfer surfing in the sunset, tropical island, or just anything at all that is summery or tropical. thanks a lot!

make sure the pictures are big and dont tell me to google it. (i already tried.) thanks.

http://www.coolwallpapers.org/nature/beaches.php

http://mysite.verizon.net/eegad/index.html

http://www.batkhela.com/wallpapers/9071/beach-wallpapers.php

http://www.freedesktopwallpapers.net/beach-wallpapers.shtml

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14/f
Well i cant talk to my mother about this stuff because its just too wierd. But...

'down there' it looks really wierd and my inner lip or whatever hangs out and is all big and baggy and it sometimes rubs up against my underwear and gets irritated...its just annoying.

and its not like im planning on letting anyone see it for some time....but is this normal? is there anything i can do about it?

It's absolutely normal, don't worry about it.

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where can i get a cheap one? links pleaseeee.

cropped or full length, and no crazy buttons.



THANKSSS, XOOO :)

You're probably best off going to Forever 21. Even if there isn't any black cardigans on the website, that store is usually packed with a large variety of things, a lot more than what's available on the website. You're probably best off rummaging through there. Their pricing are usually pretty good too. If you can't find anything there,you could try looking in Wet Seal.

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i live in the UK
so i've been looking for this kinda belt for like EVER
can any1 tell me were i can buy it

http://www.freecreditadvice.com/may/whitediamond.jpg

I've actually gotten a belt like that from Target before.


PacSun always has them:

http://shop.pacsun.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=21024&parentCategoryId=10003&categoryId=10938&pageNumber=2&sortBy=0



Hot Topic:

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/store/nodePage.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302028405&bmUID=1174094450392



Zumiez:

http://www.zumiez.net/zshop/ProductList.aspx?DepartmentID=6&CategoryID=606&ShopByBrand=False&OrganizationID=-1

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I never wanna prank call again I get so paranoid. Like today during lunch, my friend prank called my boyfriend and like started asking him if he was going out today and stuff but I think the joke got out of hand and like she kept on calling and he txted me asking if it was me and like I really don't want him to be mad please give me advice I won't prank call anymore

The same thing happened to me. My boyfriend found out and I just played it off as a joke. I said that I didn't do it, my friend did. Just tell him that your friend got his number from your phone, and it wasn't your fault. Say you didn't even know she did it. He shouldn't get mad over it, it wasn't even your fault! :)

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I am 13/f all i think about is sex, when i see i guy im like i wanna have sex with him, for example chris brown. But is it normal i feel weird and when its time for me to do it im so scared, so why do i wanna have sex so badly but scared of having sex? is that normal? or good? or bad?

Don't worry, it's normal. HORMONES!

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didnt know what category to put this in..
uhm what does nukka meann ??
i feel soso stupid!

friendly way of saying "nigger"

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=nucka

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I have extra fat on my inner thighs and arms...and belly. I would like to know if anyone has any good tips on getting rid of that extra fat.

Do cardiovascular exercise
[http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/gf_guide1.htm]

Examples would be:

Running (jogging)
Aerobics
Skip rope
In-place jogging (with or without a small trampoline)
Nordic skiing machine
Treadmill machine
Bike riding
Exercycle (stationary bike) machine
Rowing machine
Swimming
Speed walking
Stair step machine
Ladder drill (using the first step of a common 5 foot step ladder)

Exercise and eating right in the only way to do it, there's no shortcuts.

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Can someone please give me some websites to find things like these?
PLEASE.

http://i16.tinypic.com/48m49qt.jpg

www.myspace.com/hollywoodxquotes

it's my quotes site. i have picture quotes and a lot of other stuff too.

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Well im only 14 as you can tell.
I want a baby because they are soo adoriable.
I have a boyfriend we have had protected sex a few times already.
And would do it again.
We have been together for 2 years.
I love him and he loves me.
He is 3 years older.
My parents know and have known his family our whole lives, blah blah blah blah blahh.
So i keep telling him how much i want one but like he says i know you do but i am not ready to be a father and think about how much it would hurt and we dont have enough money.
So i need someone to try and convince me not to want one.
Because you have no idea how badly i want one.
Please help :\

Even if you think you want one, once it comes, you won't. You're 14 and you're DEFINATELY not ready for the responsibilities, no matter how mature you are. When your friends are out partying and having fun and hanging out, you'll be at home with your baby. Will your parents support you? What if they kick you out of your house? Where would you go then? How would you make money? You're too young to get a job, and even when you're old enough, who's going to take care of your baby? Your boyfriend would have to drop his education, not go to college, find a job that will probably not pay well, just to support the two of you. How will you feed and clothe the child? Also, what would you do about school? You can't go to school when you're almost due, or when your child is first born. Sure, you might go back to school to get your diploma, but you might not. You might end up getting a job at McDonalds just to feed your baby, and you won't have time to go back to school. You'll miss out on a LOT. Also, your body will have dramatic affects, most of them bad.

Heres an interview with a teen mom:
http://teenink.com/Past/2000/December/Interviews/TeenMotherVetL.html

Maybe it would work out, some teen mothers are lucky to have the support of friends and family, but some of them aren't. Like you said, I'm just trying to convince you not to have a child, so sorry if I offended you. Don't get me wrong, babies are a wonderful gift, but only when you're old enough and ready.

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Please help, my period came on today, and my first track meet is on Wednesday. It is possible that it might still be on. If it is, will it be uncomfortable, what will it feel like? Just PLEASE GIVE ME SUM past experiences. Please

You might have it, or you might not. If you're wearing a pad, it will probably feel a little uncomfortable and icky, but you'll get used to it after awhile. I've worn a pad while running perimeters for soccer and lacrosse, and it's not the worst thing -but it is kinda uncomfortable. The pad moves around a lot. I recommend wearing a tampon, they'd probably be a lot more comfortable to run with. Good luck!

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http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:HHJjcaNfj3VQKM:http://www.germes-online.com/direct/dbimage/50290087/Women_s_Underwear.jpg

do you know what kind of underwear these are...
they are like short shorts type things i dunno?
and do you know a store where i might be able to find and purchase them?

Those are boy shorts. You can get them practically anywhere that sells underwear, and you can even buy them in packs of 5 hahah. Try looking in stores like AE, Victorias Secret, or department stores.

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15/f.
is it true that diet soda is worse for you health wise than regular soda? i heard that drinking diet soda can make you gain more weight than drinking regular soda. is this true?

and what is the difference between diet coke and coke zero?

I've heard about this too. I guess that diet soda increases your appetite more than regular soda does. Also, people believe that since they're going to eat desserts, they decide to switch to diet soda. When you're drinking diet soda, some people crave sugar and sweets, so they eat it and it contains more sugar than in a can of soda. The amount of sugar in desserts can double the amount of sugar in a can of soda, and they don't really think of that. Sorry if that made absoultely no sense, haha.

Here are some other reasons:
1. Artificial sweeteners may affect your body’s ability to judge how many calories you consume because you are getting something sweet without any calories. When no calories are consumed, the body may continue to crave what it expected and could lead to overeating or bingeing.

2. Some people give up regular sodas to justify their favorite dessert and still take in too many calories. A regular soda contains about 9-12 teaspoons of sugar (yes, you read that correctly) and about 150 calories while your dessert may be double that in calories easily.

3. For others who were gaining weight already, switching to diet soda wasn’t enough to stop the gain. You’ve heard this one before…you’re being good and order a diet soda along with your fast food burger and French fries but the calories are still quite high.

(I got that from http://blog.thirdage.com/?p=666)




The difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero is:
Coke Zero is sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame potassium (ace-k) and has zero calories. The only chemical difference between Coke Zero and Diet Coke is that Coke Zero has about half the aspartame but has more ace-k.

(I got that from http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2005/06/14/coke_zero_confused_anyone.php)


Hope I helped and I wasn't TOO confusing, lol.

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is there such thing as a phobia of open spaces? i have it bad. i can never walk alone in large open spaces/floors and when im walking down the hallway at school i tend to walk right next to the wall and kinda on it. i could NEVER get on a stage or walk in a field of grass or just any big open floor without holding onto someone. can someone please give me some info on this phobia and how i can get over it?

I'm pretty sure that this is Agoraphobia -it's a form of an anxiety disorder. I googled it and there IS a way to treat it, so don't worry! Here are some different websites that have info on the fear and treatment.

http://www.panic-anxiety.com/agoraphobia/treatment.htm

http://www.anxietyinsight.com/treatment.php

http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Anxiety/Site/transcripts/agoraphobia.htm

http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/agoraphobia.asp

Good Luck

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idk how to do feedback..thanks for the advice!

no problem! I hope I helped & good luck with your boy! :]

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how do impress a boy i like (im a young teen)

The key is CONFIDENCE. It will attract almost any boy, and they can definately tell if you have it. Walk into a room like you own it!

Once you get his attention, try to play hard to get. Pretend that you don't like him, or that you're not impressed by him. But once he tries to start to talk to you more and acts like he likes you, don't keep playing hard to get. I have before, twice, and lost a boy to doing that (and I didn't even mean to do it!)

DON'T be clingy and call him constantly or follow him around. He'll think that you're desperate and annoying!

If you're talking to him, try to keep the convo going. Talk about thing that you both have in common. If you both like a similar sports team, or you both saw a really good movie. If you're talking about a good movie and it's sequal just came out, you can always say 'Since we both thought the first movie was hilarious, do you wanna go and see the second one together?'

Just be confident and show him that you're fun. I'm sure that you can steal his heart!

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15/f

is it wierd that i like porn? like i know a lot of guys that look at porn, but watching other people turns me on. is that natural?

nope, it's perfectly natural -as long as you don't get addicted. puberty causes hormones and of course you're curious. alos, why should guys be allowed to watch it and not girls? :]

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