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I'm a young teen girl and I want to take better care of myself down there. How do i do that safely??

This is in addition to the previous advice. It might also seem obvious, but I feel like it's good to tell you anyway, just in case.

There are simple things you can do to make sure you stay clean. For one thing, you never have to worry about the inside ever needing cleaning. I've heard of people who wonder if they should use soap to clean the inside. It's not necessary. Your vagina is a self cleaning organ. You may get discharge that is a bit white, that's perfectly normal. It's how it stays clean (be careful though because if suddenly the color or anything about it seems out of the ordinary I would talk to a doctor just in case). Also, changing your underwear and also your feminine napkin (pad, tampon etc) often. This prevents bad smell and also a rash. You might also find that shaving down there helps since it allows better cleaning. That's up to you.

Good luck!

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Can anyone tell me how to find out what it costs to go to the different Disney parks? Are there any hidden charges or is everything included in the price? Sorry, I have never been before, and I couldn't figure out the website.

A ticket to Disneyland would include all the rides and attractions. Many of the amenities come in the form of packages and the more you spend the more you get. For example, you can get a package for tickets and Disneyland hotel for a week for four people and as a package they would be cheaper than paying individually. There are also packages for other parks nearby and Disney parks (for example you can get a package that lets you go to both California adventures and the Disneyland park). So, first what I would suggest is to figure out how much you will be willing to spend and what is necessary for you. Think about how long you'll spend there. When my family went we stayed at a hotel a mile or so away rather then right next to the park. Believe it or not even if it was a mile away the hotel was cheaper than then ones right next to the park or part of Disneyland. A great starting point would be to research different packages for the park you want to visit. It does take research, but trust me, if you spend some time you will learn a lot and be able to find what's the best for you.

Good luck! And feel free to message me if you have a more specific question.

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How do I figure out what everything is going to cost when I get married? There are so many things to keep track of, and I guess I just need to figure our what the biggest wedding expenses are going to be. Can anyone help?

The biggest expenses in general is the reception, namely food and drink for all your guests. I have listed several links to help you get started. Decide on the kind of wedding you want, i.e size, venue, etc etc and then you can budget based on that. Call as many local businesses as you can and get estimates and see which ones do price matching or give discounts. Good luck!

Wedding cost breakdown: http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-budget/articles/wedding-budget-ways-to-save-money.aspx

http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/wedding-budget/articles/wedding-budget-breakdown.aspx

Wedding cost estimator: http://www.costofwedding.com/index.cfm/action/costest.index

To keep track while you're figuring out costs: http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/budget/wedding-budget-worksheet-00000000009135/

https://drive.google.com/templates?q=wedding+template+collection&sort=user&view=public#

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How do you tone your flabby arms? The rest of me is pretty ok, but I have these flabby wing things under my arms. :( Help!

I found a few sites that have really good information!

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20681364,00.html

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/arms/exercises/tone-your-arms-in-3-moves/

http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Toned-Arms

Good luck!

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What do I need to know about hep c? I thought my boyfriend had hep b, but I misheard him. :( What do I need to look out for? what do I even do?

This site has really good informatio that should answer all of your questions: http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/digestive-diseases-hepatitis-c and another one: http://www.pegasys.com/patient/about-chronic-hepc/what?cid=peg_we_F001113_P000517&c=MVPEHCF479P0533&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=hepatitis%20c&utm_campaign=Condition/Symptom%20Hep%20C%20(Jan13)&gclid=CN2Fx4fcjr0CFc1cfgodLkkA-A

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You always hear people say you can go swimming or workout at the "y" but what does it cost? Is it as much as a gym membership? Do they have good equipment? Thanks!

If you go to ymca.com and scroll down you can look for the YMCS near you. When you select one it gives you the option to visit that Y's website. There you will find membership costs and benefits and can research more about the ones you could go to. For example, the one near me is $50 and would allow me to visit any of the 13 locations near me. So check it out, it might be great for you!

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Should you send a letter thanking the person who interviewed you? A friend says you should, but I don't know if it would be weird or not. What do you think?

It's not weird. In fact, it's a great way letting the interviewer know you appreciate the time they took to interview you and for giving you a chance. It will also keep you in their mind which is very important. If you have their email then an email should be great. It's not weird at all.

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I'm really starting to question it. I'm cancer, and they apparently “cling" to crushes. I barely talk to mine. We hang out together sometimes, but I don't cling. They also aren't supposed to be brave and daring, but my peers, close friends, and family members say I am. My friend is Sagittarius. Sagittariuses are supposed to be manipulative, dangerous and mean, according to a website I found, but I've known that girl since I was 2, and now I'm 10. I know that girl like a book. She is THE EXACT OPPOSITE!!!!!!!! She wouldn't harm a fly! And my other Sagittarius friend, who I knew since I was 1, is never like that at all! In fact, I'd say she's a pushover. So, can stars truly have an impact on someone's life?

Well zodiacs and horoscopes simply are diagrams representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, astrological aspects, etc (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horoscope). The information you see regarding personalities that come from zodiacs and horoscopes stem from an astrologer's PREDICTION based on celestial interest. I would take it with a grain of salt. Of course it's fun sometimes to read them and it's nice when they coincide with who you really are, but it's just not possible that everyone's personalities stems from 12 different types. Think about it this way, is everyone born in a certain month the same person? Of course not. Or in the case of the chinese zodiac, not everyone born in the same year has the same personality! I personally don't think that there is any real TRUTH to it. However, I enjoy reading it sometimes because it is nice when it's correct. Don't base your perception of others based on their sign :) Get to know them and enjoy their company like you have been!

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Do any products that claim to be able to whiten your teeth at home really work? I need serious advice to whiten mine since I quit smoking but still drink coffee and tea which stains your teeth. :(

I use Opalescense from time to time{ http://www.opalescence.com/en-us/default.aspx (search on Amazon for really cheap prices)

You do need a tooth whitening tray to use with this product. It was recommended by my dentist and it does work pretty well. I would suggest asking your dentist what would work best and then finding it cheaper elsewhere (because the prices they have is marked up significantly).

Crest 3D whitestrips are known to work really well. Maybe that would work for you. Personally, i don't like the strips because they don't stick too well on my teeth (maybe I'm just not using it right?) In any case, it's not for me, but it might work for you.

You can also try Plus White 5 Minute Speed Whitening System. This one is I believe the cheapest out of all three so you might want to try it first.

Good luck!

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How do I take care of my baby hydrangea?

I found some really great links that give way more information then I ever could:

http://www.waysidegardens.com/wg-hydrangea-guide/a/324/

http://www.almanac.com/plant/hydrangea

http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/

Best of luck! they're beautiful flowers!!

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I need more checks soon, and I wanted to know: Do you HAVE to buy your checks through b of a or can you get those ones from a catalog or the stationary store that are so much nicer and cheaper too? Thanks!

In addition to the previous advice, getting new checks from BoA is pretty cheap. Like $8 cheap. So if it's price you're concerned about the basic BoA checks are pretty good in terms of price. All you have to do is call the number in your current checkbook and they ship it right out to you. You won't even need to give card info because they just bill it to your account, so that's pretty nice. Also they give you A LOT. I mean more than enough to last you a long time.

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What is the best way to track your pregnancy?

The best way would be on a calendar. There are apps available on the phone to help. Also here are some helpful links:

This link provides you with a printable calendar, you just enter your due date: http://www.justmommies.com/pregnancy_calendar.php

Here's are things you can expect as you get closer and closer to your due date:
http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/landing.aspx
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy-calendar

Good luck on your new journey!

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Can a relationship survive on not so good sex my boyfriend is 22. I'm not sure if it's because he was in a terrible accident when he was younger but he can't stay hard and if he does get off its not very much. I enjoy sex a lot. Could these become a problem.

It depends how your priorities I suppose. If sex is one of the main things you look for in a relationship then it could be difficult. However, if you really enjoy his personality and love being with him then perhaps you can be willing to make due with not so great sex? You should think about if it's something you can deal with long term. Not to mention, there are pills that he could probably take to help (ask a doctor before proceeding with this). It might be something you should talk to him about and could potentially benefit both.

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Hi,

I have an email address that I've had for years and so i receive a lot newsletters and I have 300 pages of emails. I've come to the conclusion that instead of salvaging it, I'm going scrap it and create a whole new account. But I've found this a task harder than moving home.

I've already unsubscribed from emails and have changed settings on most sites, but I know that now and again I'll get someone that will email me on it, e.g. an old friend, work colleague, etc.

I want to set up a bounceback, something like "This email address is no longer monitored, please email me on XXX". But upon searching the internet, I've found that spammers and the like (viagra, Nigerian lottery, saw you on Facebook, that sort of thing) too will receive this, alerting them to the fact that my address is real and active.

My concern is that occasionally, I may dip into the account to see if there's anything important - certainly for the first few weeks, so I cannot risk it being infected.

Has anyone had an experience of this? I don't really want to divert the mail to my new account - I just want to alert people (some of whom may not be contacts) of my new address.

If you agree and think an auto-response is not a good idea, does anyone have any advice on what I can do?

Many thanks, and best wishes.

I have known a few people in your situation. Most of them decided to have the old email forward to the new one. Then if it's a college or someone important you can individually let them know as the emails come. And if it's spam you can ignore it or unsub from email lists you've registered to. I do agree with not using the bounce back because anyone can end up with your new email.

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What do you think of "freedom debt relief?" They are advertising on the radio where I live, and it all sounds like it would be really wonderful, but if it sounds too good to be true... right? Do you have any reviews? If you haven't used them, do you know of an honest review from someone who has? Thanks for all your help!

This site seems to have a very nice review if you are interested: http://debt-settlement-review.toptenreviews.com/freedom-debt-relief-review.html

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My uncle downloaded an app and he has to set up a paypal to go with it because the app pays you to take pictures of certain displays at certain stores. I was just wondering if any of ya'll knew what app that was. He said the most recent one he had to do was take a picture of the rotisserie chicken display in the front end of walmart. I'm just looking to make a few extra bucks throughout the week as I do work at walmart and a lot of the pictures are from walmart.

If any of ya'll know what app it is and want to tell me how you like it, I'd appreciate it!

I think the app you are looking for might be one os these: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/cash-rewarding-mobile-apps/

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can anyone sugest a good killer name i need one for my story

In addition to the other wonderful ideas, I would suggest looking up names in different languages that have meanings (like for example http://nameberry.com/nametalk/threads/110935-Names-with-Dark-or-Creepy-Meanings). A lot of writers use this method in characters to hint at their characteristics. I always find it pretty interesting.

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Is there a general rule on how long the flu is going to last? I have been sick longer than it feels like I should be. :(

"Most flu symptoms gradually improve over two to five days, but it's not uncommon to feel run down for a week or more." http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/flu-cold-symptoms

Make sure you do track your symptoms and read through the site to see what is typically normal and what is not. Don't be afraid to give your doctor a call as well if you are worried. Take care!

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Hi there,

I am a very crafty person and I just love the Embellish Your Story stuff by Carol Roeda, but I am confused about something. Does she own the name or are there other things from other people like is it a genre of craft stuff, or a brand does that make sense?

Eiethr way, do you know of more things I can buy or make in the general style of embellish your story type stuff? Just things with the same look and feel I guess. THANKS!

Now I hope I'm not making any Roeda fans cringe here. I'm looking through some of the Embellish your Story and it seems to me you can do a lot of this using scrap booking material. You can buy many different types of magnet sheets from Amazon in different sizes. You can then buy different magnets to decorate your stories with. For example there are some on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Paladone-Pac-Man-Magnets-Set-28-Piece/dp/B0085M5BUE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1394344117&sr=8-7&keywords=fun+magnets) of course I'm sure you can find some that suits your interests. Another suggestion would be simply to go to your local craft store and look around. I'm sure they will have an amazing selection that will give you awesome ideas!! Good luck!

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I am not developping an eating disorder just to get rid of my acne. But i just wanted to know does loosing weight get rid of acne? Its just that on some websites when you see people that have lost weight or that are skinny not a single one of those people has acne so that just made me wonder. I do know that a lot of underweight people have very dry skin but im not trying to be underweight and develop an eating disorder i just want to loose some weight :)

While adequate research hasn't been done to give a finite answer, some people believe that certain food play a part in acne. For me, I notice that when my diet goes south I start breaking out more (now whether this is correlation or causation, I'm not sure) as well as when I'm stressed. So perhaps those who are more fit and work out are able to reduce stress from exercising which plays a part in keeping their body healthy.

In addition, remember that a lot of those before and after pictures from weight loss companies aren't completely accurate. They purposely make the after picture look much better (notice how in the after pics the person is smiling and has better posture unlike the before picture). So I wouldn't rely too much on that. I would try other methods of reducing acne if I were you. Perhaps talk to your doctor on ways to also become healthier?

Also, I found this site which could be healpful: http://www.prizey.org/weight-loss-in-order-to-prevent-acne/

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