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my friends are constantly making me feel bad or blaming me for something. and i always end up feeling bad and apoligizing even tohugh half the time it isnt my fault...any advice?

Stand up for yourself and stop being such a pushover. People treat you exactly as you allow yourself to be treated. If it isn't your fault, don't apologize. If they want to make you feel bad, don't let him. Walk away. Make better friends. Do whatever you need to do but don't allow yourself to feel bad. There's no reason to. Life is too short for that shit.

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i want to know if you are going to makeout with someone for the first time how would you do it? to make it look like you have done it before with out over doing it!!???

You can read and read and read about kissing but until you do it, you don't know any more than you did to begin with.

Don't be so concerned with pretending you know what you're doing. Just go for it. We all start somewhere. The point of kissing is to enjoy it. Not to calculate every move.

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can you get pregnant if sperm is outside the body?? ex. you use a public bathroom & sperm is on the seat, you have sex & sperm is on the area you had sex on, er juss sperm anywhere??

thanks!!

If sperm by some strange chance happened to be on a toilet seat or any other surface for that matter it wouldn't get you pregnant. Sperm doesn't live outside the body for very long anyway. Unless he ejaculates into your vagina or near the opening of your vagina, you have nothing to worry about.

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I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a good shampoo for me. I have shoulder length, straight, thick hair, and it is not colored. Right now I am using Redken Full Body shampoo, and the conditioner, but I would like to try something else. And I do not have a price limit, and I would prefer it to be over 10 dollars. Any suggestions would be great.

Michael diCesare oatwash. All of his products are amazing.

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Should guys who aren't that "muscular" shave their chest/stomach? How about their arms? Thanks!

I don't think guys should shave any of that period. Chest hair is super sexy and masculine.

Of course, it is your body so you can shave whatever the hell you want to shave. But personally, I think shaving it all is going to make you look like a kid.

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OK, so me and my boyfriend had sex for like 2 minutes at the most!!! He didnt ejaculate or anything but i need to know if theres a chance i could still get pregnant!!! Please help, its urgernt!!!

Yes.

Don't have sex again until you understand how it works. The most important way to prevent an accident is with knowledge. So read up on it kiddo.

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I am an 18 year old female and I have been getting my period since I was about 13. I get my period every month. This month, however, I got my period for about a week(which is normal) ...but now, my period should be done by now. There is no more red blood, however, there is brown when I wipe. It kind of looks like brown blood, if that makes sense. This has never happened to me before in all these 5 years I have had my period. Please voice your opinions if you think you can help. Thank you very much.

(from always.com)

Q. After my period ends I get this yucky brown discharge. What's up with that?

A. A brownish discharge usually indicates that there is still menstrual blood leaving your uterus. It is brown because it has lost its oxygen which gives it the red color. Sometimes spotting occurs at the end of your menstrual cycle and is normal. If this is occurring 14 days BEFORE you expect your period to start it may be a sign that you are ovulating. Any bleeding in between periods should be brought to the attention of your gynecologist.

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is it okay to have your period and go in the ocean wearing one of those wet suits and you DONT have a tampon on? or can you wear a napkin under the wet suit because i really like to swim in the ocean but i tampons. please help ill rate you high!

Okay #1 Your period DOES NOT STOP when you are in the water. The water is just washing away the flow and making it less noticeable.

The only thing you can really do is wear a tampon. Pads and napkins will get soggy and fall apart.

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do green tea pills work. what are a list of diet pills which help you burn fat?


i am a size 6 and i want to go down to a size 4 i already eat healthy and sorta exersize.

No they do not work. None of those pills do.

Exercise MORE if you want to burn fat. If there was actually a miracle pill for this, everyone would be thin.

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Well, I am 13/f, 5'4, 139 lbs
I am definitely considering being bulimic. (sp?)
I'm not going to starve myself, but I am going to eat less. A lot less. Can anyone please help me? I am just so fed up with feeling like I'm fat. I feel like I'm the only one. Would this make me feel better? I'm willing to try anything, so I can actually look good in a bathing suit this summer. Can anyone just give any suggestions, or help topics, or anything? I am ready to do anything. ANYTHING.

Hey...here's a crazy idea....DIET AND EXERCISE!

Don't skip meals. You'll slow your metabolism down and gain weight. Eat healthy, well balanced meals. Stay away from bad fats, sugars, fast foods, soda, etc.

There are alot of DVD's available for exercise if you do not have access to a gym.

If you stick to a healthy diet and regular exercise, you are going to burn fat.

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So today I took one of my earrings and started pressing it really hard against my cartilage in hopes of piercing it. (after sterilizing it, of course!) anyway, I chickened out. I want to know how much it hurts after... I want the truth! going to a profesional isn't an option. Any suggestions, comments, tips? thank you.

If going to a professional isn't an option, don't pierce your ear. That's incredibly stupid. Especially when you obviously don't know what you're doing.

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15/m ....i am about to go a little further with my girlfriend ....and i was wondering if most guys shave their pubic hair or not...?

Trimming would probably do you both some good. You can always ask her which she prefers (if she's even old enough to have a preference yet).

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my modeling manager wants me to be in the magazine MAXIM. i am 14, do you think this is weird?
he says its good for exposure since i am just starting.

MAXIM will not put a 14 year old girl in their magazine.

A legit manager would never suggest such a thing. Drop him like a bad habit and have your parents look into whoever this pervert is so that he cannot target another unsuspecting young girl.

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ok im 13. i wear a 34 DD. yeah im not fat either. just huge boobs my mom is almost an E! yeah so i need help. my boobs they are big bu they kinna sink and they have the cleave i want my boobs to not sink and much and get like pushed up... my mom wont by me a push up bra either.. soo how can i make my boobs like perfect so when i wear a low cut shirt boys will ... heh you knoww..

Your Mom has the right idea. With breasts your size, a push up bra is going to be way too much for your age.

There are bras made for your breast size that will even out the shape and enhance the lift naturally. Try a store that specializes in lingerie. They can measure your chest (most women are actually wearing the WRONG size) and put you in a bra that is going to be best suited to your needs. I'm sure your mom would go for that.

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Everytime my boyfriend (who i have been with for 1 and a half years) gets a boner, his penis is bent, like a banana. If i try to have foreplay with him, this makes it difficult and i want to laugh. Im not sure what to do. It makes intercourse unsexy and turns me off. He just doesnt give me the pleasure i need. Does anyone know what to do? im thinking of breaking up with him because i need to laugh everytime he gets horny. Please get back to me as soon as possible!

Abnormal? It's fairly common actually.

Look, if you can't deal with it, then cut him loose and give him the chance to find someone who can. If you aren't getting any pleasure out of sex, neither is he. Most of the fulfillment and and enjoyment in sex comes with MUTUAL satisfaction.

You CAN talk to him about it if you actually think there's a chance to save the relationship and your sex life. Try new positions, etc.

However, if you can't get over you need to laugh at him, it's probably time to end it.

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I need to lose about 10 pounds really fast. It is SO important that I do. To loose this weight in 2 weeks or less what do I have to do? I am desperate, please help me. Please keep in mind I am 14, female, 140 lbs, and go to school everyday. Obviously no diet pills. Thank you so much this is very important.

You are not going to lose 10lbs in 2 weeks. I wish you kids would get that through your heads.

You have to lose weight just like the rest of us: with a healthy, balanced diet and exercise. Over time.

For exercise you can try running, jogging, dance, tae bo, etc. (anything intense that will get your heart pumping for at least 30 mins) There are alot of DVD's available for this if you do not have access to a gym.

Stay away from bad fats, sugars, fast food, soda, white breads, etc. Snack on fruit or veggies. Eat reasonable portions. You will lose alot of weight by cutting out empty calories.

Do NOT skip breakfast (speeds your metabolism up). You will have more success with your weight loss if you do not skip meals. Be sure to eat within an hour of waking up.

OVER TIME your weight will come off. But you need to be realistic and you need to be focused.

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ok well i cant workout in the morning but i workout like after i do my homework so like around 4ish but the other night i worked out just a little before i went to bed and i just burned 20 calories on the eliptical, would that make me burn more calories while im sleeping?

also we have an ablounge2 if i want to loose alot of weight on my stomach by july 7th for my cousins wedding, how many crunches should i do a day.

and how do i lose weight on my arms they are flabby and i hate them.

sry its long but srsly i need the help, ill rate 5's.

Crunches alone will not reduce the fat on your stomach. You CANNOT spot reduce fat.

You must incorporate more cardio (at least 30 mins of it) and weight training into your daily routine (like your eliptical) to burn the fat. If you want to lose weight, burning 20 calories a day isn't going to cut it.

Also, eat healthy. Avoid bad fats, sugars, fast food, soft drinks, white breads, etc. Do not skip breakfast as it will speed your metabolism up.

By doing cardio, you will burn the fat everywhere on your body. You can tone your arms up with some weights or yoga exercises.

Here are some exercises to work your triceps (which is probably what you really need to tone):
http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightlifting/l/blsampletricep.htm


Also, here's a better workout for your elliptical.

Using manual program, enter workout time as 30 minutes and choose appropriate level
6 Minutes: Set ramps (if option) and resistance levels at medium level. PE=5
2 Minutes: Set ramps at highest level and increase resistance every 30 seconds. PE=6-8
2 Minutes: Lower ramps and resistance to comfortable level. PE=5
6 minutes: Set ramps and resistance to medium and go backwards. PE=5-6
Repeat entire cycle for remaining time
Calories Burned: 250-300 (based on 140 lb person)

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ok well one of my boobs is bigger than the other and i herd thats normal when your developing but in one of my boobs i have like a lump its kinda big and like not too bit but like hard and soft in some spots, my friend says its just because im developing, is that true?

Most lumps are not cancerous. Most likely, it's nothing but get it checked out as soon as you can (as any lump in your breast could potentially be very dangerous for your health) to ease your mind and start performing self breast exams to make sure there are no changes in the lump/feel of your breasts.

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Hey everyone..my junior prom is sort of coming up and i wanna start lookin for a dress..does anyone know if the dresses are usually floor lenght or does it not matter..and where are some good places to look for unexpensive dresses?

Any department store at the mall will sell prom dresses anywhere between $75 to $200. Sometimes, if you look in other areas and not in the actual prom dress displays, you can find alot of really cute things for even cheaper. Sure, they're last year's looks but they're all similar anway.

I looked on a back rack and got my senior prom dress for $40 and the best thing about it? I got tons of compliments on it and no one else had it :) You certainly don't want to spend your big night in the exact same dress as someone else!

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are there any lip plumping lip glosses that dont burn? i saw this one in a catalog but my mom threw it away. i want an inexpensive one. preferably one that doesnt stink...lol thanks

Sally Hansen Lip Inflation works GREAT (and it's way cheap). I absolutely love it. Although the taste isn't that great, it doesn't burn or smell.

You can get it at Wal Mart

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