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Q: location, location, location. what does that mean?
that every thing depends on the location

where you live; where you're going. all that...

like

5th Ave. shopping wouldnt work in a small town
A small town store wouldnt work in big-city NYC

Q: I always feel so self conshess[[ya I know I spelt that wrong]] I think its because I have so many zits: http://usera.imagecave.com/linzbaby/Extras/0000000.JPG

I mean, I like my figure. I have never had a weight problem or anything, im not the chestiest person though: http://usera.imagecave.com/linzbaby/Extras/standinup.JPG

I look better without zits, but im still not pretty: http://usera.imagecave.com/linzbaby/Extras/huh.JPG

The bottom line is, do you have any tips or anything for me to improve my looks?

P.S. Im not here for pity. Just tell me exactley what you think.
as for your acne; that isnt bad. in the least. i have terrible acne...your skin is great. so dont stress it.

as for your figure; maybe you dont have huge boobs; but that doesnt mean that you have a bad figure at all. And you arent even that small...you look at least a B.

if it still bothers you; try a new hairstyle or go to the cosmetic thing @ JCPenny's and get some make-up tips. that seems to always help when i'm feeling icky about my looks :]

either way you are gorgeous; no pity here.


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glad you feel better :] and the make-up counters are so much fun; you should do it with a friend :]

Q: i told the guy i like that i like him, he said he likes me too!

we might be hanging out at his house tomorrow...what are some fun activities that arent too cliche, but that wont be awkward? im not talking about kissing or anything else yet, soo yeah.

hes kinda shy and yeah
just hang out; watch t.v. or a movie; play video games and that kinda stuff

what ever you would normally do with a group of friends; just less of you. sit next to him on the couch though...too much distance can make it awkward..but so can too close lol...

just sit next to him; talk with him; have fun.

you both know one-another likes each other so the hardest part is over (wow i couldnt have said that anymore confusing haha)

Q:

i have binge eating disorder.
i know i do, i've never been diagnosed,
but everything i read about it is things i do.
but i want to get help.
how do i tell my parents about this?
and what kind of doctor do i go to to get help?
is it expensive?
does insurance pay for it?
thanks in advance.
first off let me say it's amazing you were able to not only realize it by yourself; but want to get help for it. it takes a lot of strength to just get to that point.


tell your parents right away; they will be glad that you came to them. You would probally start by seeing a just doctor doctor; you may need to go to a shrink...but it really depends.

it shouldnt be too expensive; and the just doctor stuff is covered by insurance.

i really hope everything works out. Good luck in getting better.

Q: My friends hardly ever drink, I mean the only time they have is like on holidays and even then it's not much. We're 14/15 years old, and our "parties" usually consist of sitting around in someone's basement. Someone brought up the idea of drinking... I've always been against it, having an alcoholic parent at home, especially at such a young age. I do wish we had more fun though. I'm scared of it but I'm sick of being a goody 2 shoes all the time, but I don't want to take this to the extreme. Help?
if you dont want to drink; dont drink.
now that sounds simple; but i know it's not.

i have a lot of friends that drink; and a lot that don't. and we still all hang out and chill. I drink on occasion; and trust me it's not like we "look down" on our friends that dont; and nights i dont drink; no one says anything about it.

you can still have fun @ parties w/ drinking w/o drinking

Q: im a virgin and i know sex is going to hurt. is there anyway i can break my hymen so that it wouldnt hurt as much? or would that even help? or what can i do so that it wont hurt as much?
well chances are that the hymen is already broken or at least torn...but that isnt the only reason sex hurts the first time...

it's cause of pressure and stuff...

if you have used tampons; it's probally already broken

get a compact(hand mirror) and check out "down there" you should be able to tell if it's broken or not...

Q: hey, well recently ive been experiencing blood in my underwear. this is about day 5 of it. no, its not my first period. that already happened for me. its not enough blood to be a regular monthly period, plus i already had that this month. i know that girls periods are irregular, but trust me, ive gotten my period two times in a month before and its nothing as little as this. im aware that you bleed from sex (im not sure how many days after it keeps bleeding), but im pretty sure that im a virgin unless i got raped in my sleep or something. the first day that this started i hadnt seen my boyfriend in about 4 days (i was in trouble). so im just wondering what are you advicenators imputs on this?
it's probally just spotting; but then again im not a doctor...

for now just use panty-liners for the little spotting if you say it's not enough for period bleeding...

as for the doctor...
you say it's not an option? but you should really try hard to see one if it keeps going on for too long
if your rents dont want to take you explain you are a virgin and are just nervous about what is going on...


Q: This weekend, we are having a dance at my school! (14/f, freshman!) Anyways, I just moved to my new school, and I'm pretty popular now. Except, at my old school, I had a sort of "prude" image, so I never kissed a guy before! So my high school dances are pretty naaasty from what I've heard (grinding...making out!) and I know a hot sophomore that wants to hook up with me!! So my question is, (I know how to grind and all - I'm good at it too!) but while grinding, how can I just start making out with someone? Like is there a "signal" or something like that??? Also, what do you do with your arms while grinding - they feel awkward just being in the air!
THANKS!
you can keep your hands on your legs, in the air, on your head
or if you are facing the person on their waists/shoulders
and there isnt a "signal" if you feel like it's going right do it
if you wanna start making out just turn around and do it lol

good luck!

Q: 15/f. Ive never inserted a tampon before but Ive tried a couple times a long time ago. I just feel really uncomfortable doing it and feel like it wont work, or itll hurt. I sort of feel like somethings wrong with me and i will never be able to use tampons. this isnt good because im a sophomore on varsity basketball so its hard with practice and games constantly and a competitive level where you need to play hard 24/7 (with pads..) someone help?
start with juniors; and make sure you relax when doing it because if not it's harder.

get the tampax pearl (they have the plastic ont he outside so it's easier) and they have very detiled/easy directions :]

good luck!

Q: Ever since I bought an i-home for my ipod, my ipod never shuts down correctly. Like I leave it on the i-home overnight so it can charge, then I'll take it off and bring it to school and it won't turn off. I always have to wait for it to die and it's a huge pain. I know how to reset my ipod but that doesn't help. I've searched all over apple.com for any info but I can't find anything!!! Has anyone had this problem? Is the i-home ruining my ipod?
make sure it isnt on hold when you take it off the charger; it might freeze it (it's happened to mine too)

or that it's off hold when turning it off...the person below was right too; just make sure to hold it down and stuff...

my best friend got the I-Home and hers seems to be working fine; so just make sure it isnt on hold or something when taking it off charge...

hope i helped!

Q: I like a guy he is a blonde surfer type of guy. most of my freinds who are black all tell me that surfer guys only like whit girls with blonde hair and as i am colored they said he would never in a million years go out with me. Are they telling the truth?
it really depends on the guy.
i dont think that it's as big of an issue as it has been in the past; but it really depends on the guy and the area you live in...

like where i like; there is a lot of different cultures; and inter-racial couples are perfectly normal and i (15/white girl) have dated black guys; as well as i have white guy friends who have dated black girls; so really it depends on the guy...

if you like him; go for it!

ask back if you need anything :]

AuntieEm

Q: Things that I know about them pills.\
They start working after 1 month.
Girls who take them get a little bit fatter.
What other side effects are there and do they aply to all brands of "anti-pregnancy" pills?
I also know the doctors give a perscription when a girl has hormon problems. Do they make you extra horny, cause in that case I know I ll have a big problem lol!
different things can happen with different pills...here are some different websites for a few types of BC (i have been researching like all day for myself too lol)

http://www.shortperiod.com/index.php (Loestrin 24)

http://www.seasonale.com/LearnAboutSeasonale/Default.aspx (seasonale; 4 periods a year; 3 month packs)

http://www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/User/aboutNuvaRing/index_flash.asp (NuvaRing; not a pill)

http://www.orthotricyclen.com/index.html (Ortho Tri-Cyclen; helps with acne and such)

there are different side affects; and pro's and cons with each thing...

Q: whats in right now?
different colored leggings with jean skirts or mini dresses and flats...i'd start out with jean skirt; black leggings and a t-shirt; black/gray/silver flats...

also skinny jeans with knee high boots are in; with the jeans tucked...

dresses with ankel boots...

Q: Whats a "name dropper"?
someone who in a conversation uses names of famous or popular people they know or met

Q: When you go to the doctors and they take a urine sample do they typically check for drugs,or does that have to be done completely separate from this(as in by request)?

Also,what's the main reason for urine samples being taken in the first place?
they'll only check for drugs if you or the parent askes...and they have to tell you if they are

the reason for it is to make sure everything is going right...im not 100% sure what they check on; but they normally take blood if they are taking a urine sample too; so with both they can check for like STD's; diabeties and a bunch of stuff

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Q: this guy and I have been talking for a while. We have gotten real close and he asked me out today.

Okay, that's all good until he said 'Love you'
and that he wanted to kiss me.


How do I tell him that I want to slow down?

I'm used to waiting months for a first kiss.

I may be old fashion.. is this how relationships are .. nowadays?

I want to say it in the nicest way so he doesn't get embarrassed.. because I think.. he might take it as rejection. "No, I don't want to kiss you."

tell him that it's too fast; and that you arent comfortable with the "i love you's" yet; because it takes a lot to actually love someone (and that he doesnt NEED to say it yet)

i know a lot of people who do the "i love you's" just cause they are in a relationship and it bugs the crap out of me; so i get what you mean lol...

just tell him you need to slow down; and be sure to tell him it's not because you dont like him or that you dont want to be with him; you just arent ready. (or used to it moving so fast)

Q: ok so like. i like this guy and well today my friend told him..again. lol and hes liek i dont believe it. and my friends liek what? and hes liek i dont believe it that she likes me. and shes liek but she does! and hes liek no she doesnt and shes like why do you think that? and hes like because she likes my friend "richie". ok. what do i do know?!? i dotn like richie i liek him!
just go up and tell him yourself; none of this your friend says to him stuff. if you want him to know; let him know!

and next time please check the grammar :]


if you need anything else ask back :]

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just be natural with him; sit next to him; flirt; be yourself; and if it feels right touch his hand or is leg or something. just be calm and confident. he knows you like him; so the hardest part is already over :]
have fun on the trip!

Q: I realized, I flirt a lot, with just about EVERY guy in my school..and i have a boyfriend..what are some ways that I could stop flirting.. I feel bad.. but sometimes I can't help it..i'm a natural flirt..thanks.
okay; first off; the previous answer was way rude...

anyway. i get the whole natural flirt thing; i am too; i do it w/o realizing it sometimes...

something to do to stop; tell a girl friend you trust and have her tell you if you are getting too flirty/touchy feely with other guys

and a quick question for you; do you want to stop because you realized it or did your boyfriend say it makes him jealous or something?

Q: what does it mean if his penis is or gets unerected.
uhm; most likey that he's lost his erection...

Q: boyfriend & i are making a year
& we've yet to have " a song "
we both want one !
but cant seem to find anything
we both like country & rockish/indie

any help? :]
hahaha okay this may sound crazy but it's what me and my ex did


pick a number 1-10
turn on the car radio; and hit "scan"
it will jump to a station; play for a bit; and move on (w/o touching it)
what ever number you chose (say...7) then wait for it to jump 7 times.
when it lands on the station; let that be your song.
if it's a commerical; let it jump again...
if you just dont like the song; turn off the radio/turn it back on and do it again :]

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AuntieEm
Hey! I'm Em, my friend Tori got one of these, so i decided to check it out, and got OBBESSED! i am always giving my friends advice, so please, ask away, and i will do my best to help!

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