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I have gone from younggrandma to just yg. Now,
I am using my real name.
I don't think anyone who knows me will have trouble figuring out who that is!


I have been gone a while dealing with things in my own life. I am back now to help once again. Do not expect answers from me that just tell you what you want to hear. Life is to short for nonsense. :)
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Ok. I am a 13 year old girl and i dont know why but when i go to sleep i think about sex a lot i mean a LOTT. I feel like i am the only one that does it. I feel like a porno-freak and i dont know why i do this it kind of comes naturally. Is it normal? I dont have my period yet and can anyone tell me what masturbating means??? i know a lot about sex but i dont know what to do about this. I think that if people find out they will hate me. I dont want to finger myself or anything. I just want to be a normal kid. I dont have a boyfriend and i dont think about anyone in paticular. I just think about sex. HELP ME!Since this was very long i will reat high if you try to help!!! (link)
13 year olds have some raging hormones and thinking about sex is perfectly normal.

Go to www.coolnurse.com for more info on masturbation. We can't Give you to many details be cause it is illegal to do so here.

People will not make fun of you because it is not anyone's business but your own. It is normal and perfectly okay to do. :)

Also check this site.

http://www.sxetc.org/index.php?topic=FAQ&sub_topic=Sex&content_id=659


What do you do if you want to kiss your girlfriend. But you dont know if you are ready (link)
If you want to kiss her you're ready.
You just pick a nice quiet moment when there isn't a crowd around and kiss her. :)


I've always had this view on cheating. I never understood why people would cheat. I always thought that if you wanted to be or do things with someone else then why not break up with whoever you're with? You obviously didn't care about them if you wanted to cheat on them.

I still think of it that way but I recently was in an incident were I made out with another guy. I completely went against in what I believe in. I knew it was wrong while I was doing it but I couldn't help myself. And at the time my boyfriend and I were not speaking. I know those are not excuses and I have no idea what to do know. I can't even talk to my boyfriend. He was supposed to come over today but I told him not to because I have a load of homework.

How do I handle this? 17/f (link)
You need to let it go.

You know it was wrong and will feel some guilt over it for awhile.

If you really care for your boyfriend then why hurt him to ease your conscious? Just keep it to yourself.

The only exception would be if he finds out about it. Don't lie. Just don't volunteer something that will hurt him.

PS. Stay away from the other guy! :)


i have 2 questions, and i would like honest answers!
What do you consider a girl that has had sex since the age of 13. Had 2 other bfs at 14, cheated on the last 1 with a guy she hardly knew the 2nd day they hung out? (the guy was 17) they are still together.

What do you consider a guy that has sex with a girl he barely knows the 2nd night knowing she has a bf??

i rate 5s for intelligent answers!!! (link)
Same for both. Putting it nicely...not very bright. :)


i cut....
it's so addicting and i can't stop. i love everything about cutting but i know i have to stop this...
please help (link)
You may need to seek professional help if you are unable to stop on your own. A lot of cutters need help to stop, you aren't alone.

I have some websites you can look at. Your best bet here may be to send a question to pinkskyline since she has been where you are. She can probably better help you that way.

Tips to overcome cutting

http://health.discovery.com/centers/teen/cutters/tips.html

Cutting

http://health.discovery.com/centers/teen/cutters/cutters.html


how do you know for sure you are ready to have sex? (link)
Try these websites

Are you ready for sex

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=291&id=2170

Sex, making the right decision

http://familydoctor.org/276.xml



Ok last night my sisters bouyfriend raped me. He said that the only reason that he was dating my sister was to get closer to me and that he watched me all the time. I haven't told anyone yet because I am scared and my sister is always telling me how much she loves him and that she wants to marry him. And I know that I should tell her because he is a jerk and I dont want her to make any wrong decisions but I can't because I dont want to break her heart. How can I tell her and my family that he raped me?? Because everyone in our family thinks he is a great guy and he wouldn't do anything to hurt anyone but he hurt me and I don't know if my family will believe me and my sister might think that I am just making this all up because I am jealous. How should I tell them??


Thanks!!!! (link)
Start with your mom. She will be able to advise you.

You need to call the police and have him arrested.

Your sister will be upset with you, no doubt. But he doesn't care about her and she needs to realize it before she makes a big mistake.

If your family for some reason doesn't believe you, call the cops anyway. Never put up with this kind of thing by sweeping it under the carpet. The guy is a criminal and belongs behind bars.


Is it just me or would it be strange to buy a camper/trailer with your wife and instead of having one bed for the two of you there are two small bunk beds?
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I'm not sure I would call it "strange". It isn't really common.

There are those who sleep in separate beds for a lot of reasons.

I know a couple who sleep in separate rooms because one snores so loud it disturbs the others sleep.

Some people kick and move a lot too.

Its different alright but doesn't mean they are having a problem. :)


can you get stds or whatever from masterbating? i mean like are there any risks involed? thanks. (link)
No. It is perfectly safe. :)


Okay well im not sure what i am doing for halloween yet...I have been asked by about 4 or 5 differnt people if i would go out with them on halloween...I never said yes to any of them yeat and i dont kno who to go with....i was thinkin of just stayin home and not goin with any of them caue i dont want anyone to get mad at me...how can i choose??

(FYI they all hang out with diffent groups of people so i cant go with all of them together..) (link)
The easiest way to handle it would be to go with the one who asked you first. :)


Okay, my friend from another town has a guy friend. And she showed him my picture before and he thinks im hot and wants me to hook up with him. Id make out with someone because Im not prude. But he wants me to give him a blowjob - In the movie theatre! And my friend doesnt think its a big deal. What should I do? Would it be wrong to just make out with him or is that bad? Hes really cute from his pic...My freiend has given him a bj once but ive never done it. 14/f (link)
I think if this guy is asking for sexual favors before he even knows you he is someone to avoid.

Young girls need to learn not to be so quick to mess around with guys. It is very scary that your friend seems to think this behavior is okay.
I'm sure she isn't alone.

Wait on that kind of thing until you get to know someone really well. He obviously just wants sex. Guys like that don't usually call back until they want more sex.

He doesn't care about spending time with you or getting to know you at all. He will hurt your feelings and not even care.

I think you probably have an idea that not going along with all of it is the right thing. Don't be pressured into doing something you know isn't right for you.

Before you do anything I have something I want to to read through. If you want to of course :)

Sex, Take Time To Make The Right Decision:

http://familydoctor.org/276.xml


My brother just broke up with his gf of almost a year and isn't sure if they'll get back together. For a while people (my mom and dad, family friend) have asked if he likes my friend Nicole because whenever she's over they joke around a lot and he teases her. I've talked to her about this and she has said she doesn't like him like that...it would be weird because he's my brother. He says he doesn't want to date her but he likes her and is attracted to her. This really upsets me because she's my BEST friend. He thinks I'm being immature and that Nicole really does like him. Help! (link)
She might like him and just be telling you what you want to hear. Especially if you've told her how you feel.

That would be kind of sad really.

Just because she is your best friend doesn't mean she can't like other people. It will happen sooner or later. For both of you.

So, I have to agree with your brother on this one.

Its perfectly natural to feel a little jealous. It would be pretty weird to have your
brother and your friend dating too, that's for sure. But,You shouldn't stand in the way if they should want to be together.

Its possible that your friend really sees him as a brother too. You just need to let her know you will accept it if she has feelings for him.


My sister-in-law *Chelsey* is just turned 18, her husband is 24. She has a 2 year old and a 4 month old. Her husband beats her, and everytime someone helps her she lies and says "I fell down the stairs." He's been in jail, has no license and is on probation for known violence. We want to help her when she asks, but how do we help? Can we help? We're at the end of our rope, and are about ready to call SRS, those children don't need this life. She doesn't need him, but those kids need HER! Please help? I don't want to take those kids away... (link)
You may just have to call SRS anyway.

I know that is a sad thing to think about, but the kids well being has to come first.

There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of other choices for you. She shouldn't put up with the abuse but you can't make her leave.

The kids are a different story. I think a man who will beat his wife will eventually beat his children too. They can't stick up for themselves and she is to attracted to the guy to see him for what he is.

If he is on probation you could call police next time hes drunk. A violation of parole will get him thrown back in jail. For how long depends on why he was sent in the first place.

I do know they will try to put the kids with family if available. If you or other family member are willing to take on the kids, be sure and mention it.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do. :)


kind of embarassing...

so when i pee it kinda feels like i still have to go after im done but i dont and nothing comes out. and please dont tell me its a UTI because i'v had them before and it feels like that but it goes away and only feels like i have to right after for like 5 minutes then goes away so i dont think its a UTI. could it just be wat i drank or ate today is doing it? not a big deal.. (link)
Just so you know, a UTI doesn't necessarily feel exactly the same every time.

You really need to go to the doctor because regardless of what it is you need to get it checked out.

What you eat or drink shouldn't be causing the problem. :)


i have to get arthoscopy, the doc thinks i tore my miniscus and i was just wondering like...what is it like does it hurt for a long time, what is it liek when you wake up, how do they puit you to sleep? thanks! (link)
Yes they do put you to sleep.

My husband had the same surgery several years ago. They told him he might need to use crutches for a few days but he didn't need them.

It didn't hurt him very long. As a matter of fact he says it hurt much worse before the surgery.

He went to outpatient surgery and was home in the afternoon. He felt fine afterwards we even went out to a late lunch.

I am sure you will do great. Give it a week or two and you will be back to your old self. :)


i've been with this girl for 2 months and at first everything was fine but when it started to get to the 2nd month we quit spending time together and everything we quit going places together and quit having sex and all kinds of stuff and i want to know what to do
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Get back in the habit of spending as much time as possible together.

Its to easy to just go find someone else if you aren't together or communicating in some way everyday. :)


i like this girl at school but i dont know if she likes me should i use the direct approach and aske her out or tell sum1 else 2 do it for me (link)
I think the direct approach is the best way.

Go getting friends involved and who knows what they may say to embarrass you. Not to mention she may think they are kidding and say no. :)


Now I have a comment to make and a question. Everyone will tell you how you shouldn't go for the sex and you shouldn't like the cuter guy. Now I know I live out the parts about the cuter guy being nice and all that. Everyone tells you not to do stuff, but in the end you end up not taking their advice at all. You end up doing the opposite. For instance I asked a question about should I like the boy who I've known since kindergarden or the hott one that goes to a diff school. Everyone says that the guy whos hott is a jerk but hes not. My point is it just cracks me up because you all waste your time writing how you shouldn't do things but in the end everyone always does the opposite. So whats with it? It's point less when people say follow your heart well you wouldn't be asking a question if you could!
So whats with all of this?

(I put it under sex cause people always answer the questions on sex) (link)
They tell you to follow your heart because you are the one who has to make that final decision.

As much as we like helping others around here the fact remains that we don't know the person asking the questions Or the guys or friends they ask about.

Basically, we are just throwing suggestions your way in order to maybe help you decide.

Nobody would suggest you date someone for sex because that is the way it should be. There are far more important reasons to date someone.

You need to pick the one you get along best with. The one you will be able to go out and have fun with.

I wouldn't tell someone not to date any guy because he was cute. You date someone regardless of what they look like if you get among and have fun together. Looks don't matter. Some cute guys are very nice. Some think they are Gods gift to women. Its all in how they were raised.

A guy who goes to a different school...unless he lives close by, wouldn't be much fun if he couldn't actually go out with you.

Age makes a big difference there because an older guy can drive, making his location not matter as much.

All in all, we just hope you read the advice and maybe find something among all the answers that makes you go hmmm. Never thought of that!

We try to help people. I'm sure not everyone follows the advice. Makes us feel good though. :)


HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I might be getting my period and I'm really scared! I started off having just a little bit of disscharge about three years ago, now its getting thicker and thicker. Am I getting my first period, if not should I have a gynecological exam?
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!
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No reason to be scared. It is perfectly normal.
A GYN exam shouldn't be necessary or anything.

Here is a website that may be of some help to you. Will let you know what to expect and all that good stuff! :)

Getting your first period:

http://www.kidzworld.com/site/p6040.htm




(14/f)Kind of embarassing.. But i have a huge problem with my breasts.. My Right one is roughly a B38 but my left one is well a mere B i would say. I know this is likely when your growing up but do you think theyll be that much of a difference when i get older or do you think theyll even out? Idk its been like this for awhile now.. my mom && stuff know.. Should i just have it checked out from my doctor just incase? (link)
I think they will be more even as you get older. Nothing to worry about.

If you want to read more about it check into this website.

http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/breast_size.html




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