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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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I'm sixteen and I've never made out with a guy (or anything above that...and I only kissed once) is that a huge turnoff for a guy? I havent really had any boyfriends, but now I'm interested and I'm wondering will this scare guys off? (link)
I don't know why it would scare them off. If it does they are just nuts!

Its not anything you have to announce or anything. Don't worry about it. Someone is out there waiting for you. You'll meet up when the time is right! :)


Hey I was just wondering...where does it start, that is, STDs. If a guy and a girl are both virgins, is there still a chance? How does it like begin, because it doesn't seem to make sence. If its not infection by spreading it, then what starts them? Thanks - will rate. (link)
This is the best site for information on STDs.

There are some STDs (like genital warts) that can be got at birth if the mother happened to have them at the time. I believe. When I worked at a doctors office we had two young grade school age girls with them (they were sisters), and I believe that was how that happened.

I think in most cases if both are virgins the chances are slim that either will get an STD from one another. Condom use is still a good idea because no matter how much you like someone...weather or not they are a virgin is an easy thing to lie about.

Here is the site. :)

http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/std.html


does toothpaste help clear you zits??


thanks X0OX* (link)
No it doesn't.

As a matter of fact I think it would clog your pores even worse. Here is a website that may help you if you are having a problem with acne. :)

http://www.coolnurse.com/acne.htm


There's this guy from work, and I'm pretty sure he likes me and/or is somewhat attracted to me... we're going to go and see The Corpse Bride about two weeks from now.. and he kissed me.. I just want to know how I can make this not just a 'friends with benefits' type of thing. How do I get him to officially ask me out, or tell me his feelings for me (whatever the heck they are..)?

15/f. (He's 16.. if that matters..) (link)
Don't give the benefits until he asks you out. That will usually do the trick. If not then he isn't worth your time. :)


my ear canal is full of puss and it feels like it is swollen i feel feverish and my ear hurts along with my jaws what should i do (link)
You should probably see a doctor. :)


Hi, I'm 16/f and I was raised a Catholic. A really close friend of mine is like.. TOTALLY religious. He's completely devout to the point where he considered being a priest. lol, anyway.. he told me to read this chastity booklet called "pure love" a while ago (www.pureloveclub.com is the website for it) which I did. I was shocked at reading it. Apparently, not even french-kissing should be done outside marriage. I find this ridiculous in a way, and wonder whether any of this has a biblical basis.

My questions are: Should I tell my friend I read the booklet and give my opinions on chastity? Would it damage our friendship?

Secondly, and more importantly, is chastity really necessary? Is there anywhere that states that french-kissing out of marriage is sin? Why do they believe this? I realize that pre-marital sex is a sin, but kissing? Even light touching? Is this all necessary? I am against pre-marital sex (for my own reasons, not for religious reasons) but don't understand why they are so hell-bent against other things.

I hope I haven't offended anyone who is a Catholic. I respect anyone's religious belief, but I always question everything in life. :) I'd appreciate a totally unbiased answer. Thanks a bunch guys! (link)
I think if your friend wanted you to read the booklet, he would probably also enjoy discussing it with you.

I really don't think it will damage your friendship. It shouldn't anyway. Be honest with your opinion as I'm sure he will be.

I think as you do. Other people are entitled to their opinions of course and I too respect their right to have their opinion.

Its when they start putting down others for what they think that they lose my interest. :)


My friend is really starting to scare me. O.K. he is REALLY nice and all but he started CUTTING himself! so im freakin out but i need sum advice 4 wut i should do !!! PlEaSe i need help! (link)
I believe you should tell an adult who can get him some much needed help.

I have a website for you to check out. It is for friends of people who cut. I think you might find something in there to help you decide what to do. Good luck :)

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/friend_cuts.html


my best friend introduced me to this new guy she just started to go out with. She talks about him constanly. In her eyes he could do no wrong. When I met him he seemed nice. But later on he started to flirt with me. he told me that he is using her to get closer to me. He says He is just with her because she has a good paying job and she takes him out to dinner and shopping. In other words he is a friend with benfits. When I told her about what he was up to. She accussed me of being a liar and stoped talking to me. She had been my best frien since the 7th grad we are in our 20's now. I miss her and hate that she is mad with me . how can I get her to see that I am not a liar? (link)
Boy, he sounds like a loser.

People usually just don't want to hear the truth. Know what though? She did hear you.

She may be mad right now, but I'll bet she starts watching for signs of what you told her.

She probably thinks hes the greatest thing on earth right now. Hard to get through to someone in that state of mind. Hopefully she will soon wake up and see him for what he is.

For now, all you can do is wait. When she wakes up she will be back. If she doesn't, I guess you at least tried. I'm afraid she is in for heartbreak sometime real soon. :)


what are the signs of being pregnate i need this advice well give me all the signs you can think of and can you be pregnate if you are a virgin.
and can you still have your period.
please help (link)
Virgins cannot get pregnant. Here is a site that will tell you the symptoms of pregnancy.

If you are planning on being sexually active, please have a look at the rest of the site so you will be informed about birth control, STDs and other important things. :)

http://www.coolnurse.com/pregnancy.htm


how come when i ask a question that serious and i wanna know an answer people give me these stupid rude bitchy answers? Like go do ur mom or loser etc,. Why do they do that is thei life to bad that they have to make some one elses worse? Thanks (link)
If you get really nasty remarks please file an abuse report. The link is in the blue column on your left.

Nothing can be done about the ones giving you the advice if you don't file a report. The mods can't be everywhere so, it is a real help if you do.

I don't know why they do it. I guess they think they are being funny. The really funny ones can be funny without being down right rude. :)


is there any way to pay for an account other than pay pal? (link)
At the present time that's the only way to pay.
If there is enough interest though (and I think there is) it may change in the future.

Keep your eye on the site news because if a change is made, that's where it will probably be announced. :)


What are the known STD's that are uncurable? And is there a way of telling the earliest symptoms?

(link)
There are quite A few and most are curable if treated. Here is a chart if your interested.

Just click on the disease name for more info.

http://www.coolnurse.com/std_chart.htm



ok well im fighting this monday for the championship for teens. and the guy im fighting me is alot bigger and im so nurves. im stronger but he is so much bigger im scared my hit wont hurt him at all. his record is 60-5 mine is 65-3 so any one please help.


i rate 5's for good help (link)
If you're stronger you don't have anything to worry about. Bigger doesn't mean hes better at all. The bigger they are the harder they fall...so the saying goes! Good luck. :)


hey i got a new job. and my friend margeret works there, shes cool with a lot of people. margaret was talkin to this boy craig and hes popular and he gave her his number for me to call him. so i talked to him online but i was too scared to call him. a couple days later i decided to call him but he didnt anwser so i left a message with my number and telling craig to call me back. but he never did. i joked about it with him and he told me he didnt have service in his room. he always asks me too hang out but we did tonight and he didnt even talk and just decided to leave after a while. my friend margaret says he likes me. why else would he give me his number. i called him again tonight but he talked to me for like 2 minutes and then randomly had to go.his sister's friend marcy said that she was talking to him and she said believe me he likes you he is just the very shy type today at lunch. i dont know what to do. or think.please help meeeeeeeee


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You may have to call him and keep the conversation going for a while until he gets over his shyness around you. A lot of guys (and girls) are painfully shy. If you aren't, just keep after it and he will hopefully get over it soon. :)


well am 15 and well i liked my cousin' cousin and he isnt nothing from me cuz that my uncle's side sooo yea i really like him soo yea i really dont know what to do should i go for it or back off cuz i really do like him and he doesnt have my bllod in him and his 14 and i always have liked him since we were little and i think he likes me back but i dont know if i should go fot it and am gonna see him this sunday soo should i go for it and yea we r going to the movies at city walk and my uncle is going my two cousins and thier cousins (him) and well please tell me what should i do???

p.s i hate when mean ass people answer soo dont even bother!!! (link)
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you going for it if you like the guy. If you like him let him know you are interested. :)


okay so yesterday i kissed my boyfriend and it was terrible! i want to know how to get into a situation with kissing without just saying hey lets makeout. i want to know what to do when i kiss him and what i should do with my lips, hands, and everything else. i want to intimatly makeout with him but im not sure how, please help I RATE 5's ALL THE WAY (link)
Here is a site that contains a few kissing tips for you! :)

http://www.links2love.com/teens_kissing.htm


Should I be worried if I'm on birth control (and have taken it effectively) and he uses a condom and pulls out? I know there's always a chance of getting pregnant, but I should be fine..right? (link)
You are right. You are protected just as good as Fort Knox with all of that. ;)


i'm a male, over 20, alone as hell.
i've never been able to get a girlfriend, i've tried and tried.
it seems like some crule cycle with me, meet a girl, ask her out a couple of times, start to like her and suspect she likes me too, try to be there for her and everything, try to move things up a notch, get the "you're such a good/nice/fabulous guy, i just wanna be friends" routine. Then i'll let go of how i feel as much as posible and try being "just friends", then she picks up the biggest jerk known to mankind and i get to sit across the table watching them make out (TORTURE, for those who care). then the arshole will proceed to cheat on her, she's crushed, i have to listen to all the bullshit and cheer her up, only to find her back with the butthead a week later, then a month later he'll cheat on her AGAIN...
by the third time this happens i simply fuck off, cause she's still won't go out with me and she keeps on going back to the total jerk and every month i have to be there for her.
WHAT THE FUCK, girls always tell me what a "NICE GUY" i am and the friendship crap, but why won't they go out with me.
I'm starting to accept that i'll die alone and bitter, and am starting to avoid woman totally.
I just don't know what to do, i'm really starting to lose it with woman.
I'm over 20 and i haven't even kissed a girl yet. WTF?!!!!!!!!!!!!
should i just kill myself now instead of becoming a full blown alcoholic?
should i try to like guy's more, and simply go gay?
at least i get alot of attention from gay guys trying to chat me up at bars, though im not gay. but women.......FUCK
i need advice please. (link)
I don't know if this will help any or not. Its worth a shot I guess!

I have been told by some men friends that the best way to get a girls attention is to ignore her completely. They claim they get real interested then. Go figure.

I'm guessing you are just not picking the right girl. Shes out there somewhere. Keep looking, and good luck! Sorry this wasn't much help. :)

PS. My hubby isn't interested in any women at work but has several who are friends like you describe. Always whinning to him about their boyfriends. He has a name for himself you might like. He calls himself the "hairholder". You know they puke up their guts and he holds the hair out of their face. Ah, it isn't funny when you write it out. Tried to make you laugh. :)


ok my best friend (hes a guy) was hangin out with 2 of his friends. he said to his friends "swear to god not to tell anyone but me and (my name) banged last night" and they believed him! and they were aaskin him a whole bunch of questions and he didnt even bother to say he was just kidding. Why would he tell them that when nothing would ever happen between us? he eventually told them that he was just kidding but rumors coulda started off of that! why would he tell them that though when it wasnt even true? (link)
Unfortunately SOME guys feel they are more of a big man among their friends if they brag about what they do when they go out with a girl.

Some will brag even if nothing happened because it makes them feel like a big deal among their friends. Avoid this type when you know who they are.

Luckily he changed his story. You let him know he better not do it again. :)


I know this might not make a lot of sense, but I'm on birth control and I can't seem to find the information packet that came with it. I was wondering..are there certain pills in the pack that have higher doses of ingredients that prevent pregnancy. For instance, is there a certain color set of pills that are more effective than the others? (By the way I'm on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo if that makes any difference.) (link)
You should really wait 30 days to make sure you are absolutely safe.

All the pills are the same strength. They do have a few in there that are a different color (in some cases) that are basically placebos.

They are there to keep you taking them daily. If they just told you not to take them the few days you were having your period, you may forget to start again on the right day.

Hope that didn't just confuse you even more! :)




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