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My friend's bf has incredibly funky spunk, and she (f/13) is too embararased to tell him. What should she do. should she advise him. and can his spunk be improved by him having a better diet?

Um, a high fruit intake apparently makes semen sweeter, (pineapples and strawberries are supposed to be good), but I'm sure I've heard the phrase 'funky spunk' elsewhere. And she's 13? Crikey.

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I want to have pizza. The question is, should I have pizza in the morning, pizza in the evening, or pizza at suppertime? Now that pizza's on a bagel, I can have pizza anytime, but I'm just not sure when to have it. Kthx.

Y'know, I have much the same problem. I keep waiting to get sick of pizza, and yet it never happens. I have the same trouble with Cornettos as well.

P.S. I'm not bitching about the low feedback you gave me on this question, but what the hell does 'ratings abuse' mean?

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Okay, here's the deal. I'm satisfied with my appearance. I'm down to the weight that I want to be. I've been told that I'm pretty before by my friends. ... But guys never approach me or anything. I've been told that I'm shy as well, and I try to take that into consideration, but I'm not sure what's wrong with me. I'm in eighth grade and I've never had a boyfriend. Please help. I give fives.

Eight grade? So you're 13? Seriously love, it doesn't matter. My first and only serious girlfriend (so far) started at 16. And before that I had loads of girlfriends, some at 13. But the point is- THEY WERE ALL CRAP! If you REALLY want a boyfriend, then you can be bolshy or slutty or something but lets get things clear- at 13, boys are dorks. Dull, immature, sex-obsessed even if they don't know what sex actually is. I was dork, all my friends were dorks, every bloke was, at some point in his life, a mean, shallow 13 year old. Stuff 'em, frankly.

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I'm a Junior (16) and male. Never had a girlfriend; i'm the outspoken-nerd stereotype. Somehow everybody thinks I have a social life, don't know where they got that idea.
Anyway, there's this girl (we'll call her Kylie). She's heavily into music theatre (as am I), and we're both pretty good, so that's plenty of starting ground. To say I have feelings for her would be an understatement. At this point, I get lost. I don't know where to go from here because I've never had a girlfriend before and don't really know exactly what the procedure is (if there even is one). I've (perhaps unwisely) tried to keep my distance while remaining friendly as I've had too many experience getting on the "friends" list for life. In addition, I am really (really) scared of hurting her. She means the world to me, and I don't use that phrase lightly. A positive comment can literally make my day.

Anyway, I guess I need to know what to do from here. Some specific examples would be nice... what has worked for you. Keep in mind that I'm not at all the agressive type. It would be best for any action on my part to be able to be interpereted several different ways, that way if I determine no interest I can feign some other excuse. Basically, anything that reveals my feelings without really revealing my feelings (as stupid as that sounds). Should I just become her friend and hope I don't get shoved in the friends abiss? I also want to go slowly. Very, very slowly, because I am about scared half to death here. Help me out!

Any thoughts?

Everyone else has given really good advice on this so I wont ramble, but there is one thing that I think is important (mainly because it bit me in the ass when I was in a situation very similar to yours). It comes down to two simple points:

1. Girls like to be liked. Your affection will lead to a response.

2. (And this is the killer) Girls get freaked out if you like them too much.

So my advice is, even if it seems like you're getting somewhere- don't come on too strong. Sometimes if it looks like she feels the same way you just throw caution to the wind- DON'T!!
Walk that fine line man- make your affections clear, but be ready to back off a little every now and then. The 'friend zone' sucks- I hope this all works out for you. Peace out.

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Why is it importnt to know your target heart rate zone?
And what could be two activities that i could do to maintain my target heart rate in the zone for 20 min.?

Basically your target heart rate zone is the heart rate you're looking to maintain during exercise. The lower your heart rate is out of the zone the less effective the work will be, any higher than your target zone and you might do yourself an injury. In order to find out your THR you'll need to use a THR calculator. Use google to find one on a fitness/health website- they calculate your THR based on your age/fitness/weight etc. The same websites will have exercises that will help you maintain your target. But remember, its not a golden solution, regular, simple exercise can often be best. peace out.

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Is it ok to have an orgasm while ur on ur period?

Yep, its fine. Honest. Simple questions nil, Scribble 1.

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i need to know the differences/simularitys for pure science vs. applied science. obvisouly i have no idea what eithor really means, so help would be appreciated =)

'Pure' or 'basic' science is simply the study of something, anything, through scientific observation and experiment. However it is normally taken to mean the study of something for its scientific merit (basically a posh way of saying curiosity. Applied science is using scientific theory to solve a particular problem- e.g. designing a better tennis racket using theories of elasticity. The debate between the two is basically that 'pure science' may not be useful or even productive (you could discover a massive new planet after years of work, but at the end of the day, what was the point?). Applied science is criticised for being motivated only by profit (why build better tennis rackets when the arms lobby will pay you $$$$$ to design enormous rockets?).

Therefore, basic 'pop' difference between the two is pure is motivated by a need for understanding and applied is motivated by the need to solve a specific problem. Personally I don't think there IS a difference between the two, but my reasons for that are another story.

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okay
so i did something
and now im getting liek these sores in my mouth
like open sores kinda and they hurt
could it be an std ?

Unfortunately yes, many sexually transmitted infections can manifest themselves in the mouth. Having said that it could be a range of other things, so they only way to be sure is to go to a doctor. I'd advise doing this straight away because if it IS an STD it could conceivably get worse if you leave it. Be safe.

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why do you burp and get the hiccups.

I think that burping is just expelling waste gas from your digestive system.
Hiccups are a biological reflex involving the diaphragm. Sometimes the diaphragm becomes irritated, and when this happens, it pushes up in spasm and makes you breathe differently. When this irregular breath hits your voice box, you hiccup (hiccough, whatever).
Eating too fast can irritate the diaphragm, as can nerves or stomach problems.

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sorry this is so long but... is it wrong not to love your father, now hold on don't blow a gasket i'll explain everything. ya see my dad went to jail when i was really young and and i never got to know him. and my grandperents keep wanting me to go clear across the state to visit him. and i don't wanna spend 5 days in a hot car just to see someone i dont even know for 2 hours. but i feel so ashamed, i feel so self centered, i feel so selfish. i feel like i owe it to him to go. please i want your oupion am i the scum of the earth, or am i ok

please, dont yell at me. i already feel bad enough as it it.

You shouldn't judge yourself in comparison to others when you obviously don't have a 'normal' relationship with your father. As you said, you don't know him and I'm guessing your feeling fairly weird about actually meeting him (I know i would). But you're worried that it is wrong not to love your father, but how can you love someone you've never met? I don't think you're selfish or self-centered, I think your concern is natural but you are putting unfair pressure on yourself. If your father wasnt around for your young life then you don't 'owe' him your love- he needs to earn it. Go to see him when you are ready and don't feel ashamed in the meantime.

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in ancient greek stories, the people sacrifised(sp) things to the gods. how did they do that?

thanks!

Normally by slitting their throats with A GIANT KNIFE. Blood sacrifices were best recieved so people sacrificed an animal (often a goat) at the altar of the god they were trying to suck up to by murderizing it, and then often burning the remains afterwards.

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whats your favorite song??

this question is so we can all learn new and different songs just for the fun of it.

Jeff Buckley- 'Lover, you should've come over.' I haven't really got a favourite song but that would def be in the top ten. Good question dude.

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I'm a 25yr old gay guy, and my boyfriend just dumped me last week and i'm finding it very difficult to adjust back to life alone.

I was only with him for two months but we literally would be spending all our spare time together (when we werent at work) and all weekend, calling and texting each other all the time. I actually think I am in love with him, even though I keep telling myself thats not possible after such a short time, but I think it could be so.

Anyway we were both very much into each other and suddenly, for no reason (that i know of), he turned "cold" towards me... like if I went up to give him a hug, he wouldnt respond, and also in bed he wasnt as responsive as usual.

I confronted him about this and he says he doesnt know why this happens. He has a history of psychological problems, even he doesnt know what they are, but he has been on a number of different anti-depressant medications this year (though not now) and is currently taking vallium cos he can't sleep at night.

He says he cant connect with anyone, and its nothing to do with me. He said he went to the psychiatrist a week ago and he told him that he needs a break and he shouldnt be in a relationship as he has problems to sort out and its not fair on me or him. So for this reason he told me that he can't see me anymore (this was 4 days ago)

I am heartbroken and i really want to be with him and i find his excuse a bit "manufactured"... i think there is something he is hiding from me. I really want to know the real reason why he dumped me. I also have a suspicion he is back with his ex as my friend saw them together in town last night and they always were texting each other when we were together (much to my annoyance).

He called me last night to say hi, but it made things a lot harder as i miss being with him. I dont know what to do. Please help!

Y'know I think I agree with you that his excuse seems 'manufactured.' I think that it's possible that he likes you too and suddenly got cold feet. His excuse seems to exonnerate him totally and also hint that breaking up is for 'your own good' something which whiffs of BS. He may not be back with his ex but it may be that whatever psychological hang-up he has with relationships is holding him back.
As for advice, I hate to say it man but sometimes you cant wait around for people. This guy seems to be on to a good thing and has thrown it away! If you were as close as you say, then he dumped you, calling 'just to say hi' seems a little insensitive- he must know how broken up you are.
I say- fill this guy in on how you feel, and say that you'll have him despite his problems. if his says no, then you have to distance yourself. I know it sucks, but you cant keep torturing yourself over something which might no work out. By all means hope for the best, but plan for the worst. Hope it works out buddy.

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I'm not sure if anyone could point me in the right direction, but my ex BF has been on a wide range of anti-depressants and has problems sleeping. Currently he's not taking any medication apart from valium for when he cant sleep.

I will try and explain his behaviour: If you were to meet him in a social setting, he seems extremely normal and outgoing like anyone else. He has motivation to go out and do things like everyone else. However when it comes to relationships he goes cold. He says he feels numb, and that he cant be affectionate cos he doesnt feel anything. He says its nothing to do with me, but its the way he is.

I just dont understand what his problem might be, if he even has a problem, he might just be using it as an excuse... anyone have any ideas?

Unease in relationships, especially established ones, can be a sign of depression and you said that your boyfriend has been taking medicine for this in the past. However if he seems fine in a social setting then it may not be a problem with depression. He say's it's nothing to do with you, and if he means it then maybe there's another area of his personal life which is distracting him? Has he got problems in other areas which are... not eating away at him (that sounds exaggerated) but diverting his attention away from you? Sorry to answer a question with a question, but when you have something big on your mind it can be hard to pay attention to even the most important things.

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iv'e been staying up super late all summer. but now that school is coming colser and closer. i need to go back to my regular scedule. but when i tryed stuff like staying up super late or waking up super early, i just end up falling asleep. how can i go back to my regulere schudle.

please respond fast

i'll rate a 5 no matter what

Experts reckon that only one night of inadequate sleep can change your body's internal 'clock'. This is a case similar to jet-lag, when your bodies hormone production and brain activity are out of sync with the actual time of day- hence falling a asleep or being unable to at the right time. The best way to get over this is to work at re-establishing the bodyclock rhythm. Here's some stuff that works for me:

1. Go to bed early, say ten. Take a warm milky drink and read till your eyes get tired, but on NO account take any sleep inducing medicine.
2. If you can't sleep, don't get up. I know it sucks but just do your best to nod off (take deep slow breaths, in through the nose out through the mouth).
3.Set your alarm to go off early- seven maybe, and when it goes off, get up. Laying in really mucks up your clock.
4.Do your best not to sleep during the day as this will prevent you nodding off at night, even if it was only a brief nap.
Rinse and repeat these stages over the course of a week. Eventually you should be getting a good nights sleep and not getting tired during the day. Peace out.

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theres this song in the movie Mean Girls and i realy need to find out what song it is. the only part i remember is (and im sorry for the language) "Sucking on my nipples, like you wanting me, calling me all the time"

thanks so much!

'Fuck the Pain Away' by Peaches. I think the album was called 'The Teaches of Peaches.' She's kindof 'shock electroclash' if that makes any sense. Its a fairly cool song.

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i think i masterbate weird, i kinda do it lying onmy front n pulling the bed covers against me between my legs is this normal? im a girl.and no girls do it like tat i dont think. please help

There really isn't a 'correct' way to masturbate- its an intensely personal act so it doesn't really matter HOW you do it. If it works for you then just roll with it, and don't worry about how other people may or may not go about it. Just try and have fun, 'cos honestly you have nothing to worry about. Be safe.

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How is wireless technologies used today and in the future in case of a catastrophe and within the law enforcement?
Is there a way to choose what traffic to enable/disable and for whom in case of a catastrophe ore alert?
thank you

http://www.9-1-1magazine.com/ArticleDetail.asp?ArticleID=102.
Copy and paste the link, it's actually pretty interesting. Also, all new Communications Studies textbooks have info on this sort of thing. Et voila.

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how could start to flirt wit someone like what could u start off wit im a guy who needs help!

Two big rules: the laydeez, they like to talk about themselves. Ask her questions and encourage her to talk (don't forget to listen as well, you'll need the info later).
Number two, compliment her, but go for something that isnt obvious. Don't say 'I like your eyes'(lame) say- I like your shoes/earrings/hands. If its something she's never heard before she'll be genuinely pleased, and it'll make you look sensitive and observant.

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I don't want to go job hunting today, but my mom says I have to. She's at work right now, and I'm tired of coming up with my own excuses, so I'm here to ask if anyone has an awesome excuse as to why I didn't job hunt.



Some postage company (I dunno, improvise) called to say they'd be bringing over a package, and could you wait to sign for it. You said yes and hung around the house all day waiting for the delivery guy to show, but he never did. By the time you gave up on waiting, it was too late to go out.

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