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ok i had sex with my bf.............and 2 days ago i found out that iam pregnet and i am only 15 and we used pertection and stff but i still got peragent i dont kno how to tell him of my family plzzzzzzz help

I went through something similar several years ago. You need to talk to someone. Decide if your are going to keep it (I encourage you to, but it's your decision). If you are, you need to start seeing an OB/GYN right away to keep yourself and the baby healthy. You also need to talk to your parents, even though it's hard, because you'll need to sort things out that are going to come up.

If you can't decide if you are going to keep it, you need to go find a trustworthy person to talk to. Your parents, your religious leader, a counselor at Planned Parenthood...you can even find counseling lines in the phonebook and on the internet.

In short, no matter what you decide, definately talk to someone as soon as possible, and definately see a doctor.

If you need more help, please go to my column to contact me. I've been through something similar, and I want to help anyone struggling through the same situation.

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Is it true that if your period is abnormal .. like it is a period that you never expect it to come and it skips a few months .. that you won't be able to have a baby when you get olderI'm 15 and I started my period at March (9 months ago) And I haven't had it since July (5 months ago) And I know there isnt anything wrong with me because my friend is the same way and her doctor said there is nothing wrong with her. And I read articles about your period not getting regular until a year after. But my question is .. Does this mean I won't be able to have kids? Because I want them and I don't want that to happen!

That's not true. However, if you have concerns, you should definately talk to your mom or a doctor. Also, just because the doctor told someone one thing, it doesn't mean that it goes for everyone else.

However, there shouldn't be anything wrong with you. It is very normal to have irregular periods, especially when you are first starting. It can also take longer than just 1 year for your period to become regular. I started when I was 12, and I never had a single regular period until I was 19, after I'd had a baby.

Irregular periods are not an indication of your ability to bear children at a later age. Remember, whenever you have a concern like this, your mom and your doctor are your best source of help.

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i need some new stuff to listen to. i like fall out boy, dashboard confessional, kelly clarkson, gwen steffani, good charlotte, ect... plz give me some suggestions of this type of music.

There seems to be a lot of questions like this lately...

Anyways, I'm guessing that you mean band suggestions. So here are bands that have something in common with fallout boy: Senses Fall, Early November, Matchbook Romace, Yellowcard, and Brand New.

Bands with something in common with Dashboard Confessional: Taking Back Sunday, Further Seems Forever, Something Corporate, AFI.

Bands like Kelly Clarkson: Michelle Branch, Annie Lennox

Bands like with No Doubt: Garbage, Pink, Sublime

Bands like Good Charlotte: Blink 182, Green Day, New Found Glory, All American Rejects, Sum 41, Simple Plan

I want to point out that I get these band references from a database that compares bands based on music style, lyrics style, and other factors. So, I hope it helped.

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Hello, I have Window's XP Home Edition, and I was wondering how do I password protect a word document (it's Microsoft word)? Is that even possible?

Also is there a way to password protect a folder?

Thank you

I don't think that you can password protect a folder, but I'm not positive.

However, I can tell you how to protect a Word document. I'm going to give you step by step since I don't know how computer proficient you are.

Open the document that you want to password protect in Word.

Click "Tools" in the top menu bar. Then click "Options..." at the very bottom. Open the "Security" tab by clickin on it.

Enter your password in the "Password to open" text box.

The next time you open the document, you should have to input a password to open the document.

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I am having friends for dinner this weekend, and one women is not allowed ANY dairy in her diet. (She is a new mom and is breastfeeding-and for some reason can't have dairy). I can not figure out what kind of dessert to serve. It can't contain butter, chocolate, or milk. Any ideas?

First off, fruit salad is a good idea, just like everyone else said. You might try smoothies without milk or yogurt.

Alternatively, you could look for premade deserts at grocery store from the bakery or frozen that use soy products in place of dairy products.

Try http://www.mealsforyou.com. There is a search page that allows you to elimate ingrdients, and shows you recipes.

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i'm considering getting my nose pierced... is there anything i should keep in mind? and how bad does it hurt?

Be sure to ask around a lot about the best place to get it done. And then check the place out for yourself. It should be clean and sanitary.

When you actually get it done, make sure that everything is individually wrapped. Your artist should take out new gloves, new train liner, new needle, new ring, from sterile packs.

Remeber to keep it clean. Your artist should give you a tip sheet with how to clean it, what to use, and how often. Leave it in until it is completely healed. You should be able to tell.

It will probably hurt. It depends on your artist and your own pain tolerance. Also, since you didn't say how old you are, you might need a parent's permission. Most likely the parlor will require photo ID for both of you. If the parlor doesn't require a parent present and you are under the legal age in your state, you will probably want to find another one, since one shady practice frequently indicates other unsafe practices.

One other thing to keep in mind is that you won't be able to wear it to work at a LOT of places. I worked at McDonald's for a while and even they made me take out most of my piercings.

Other than that, it should look really cute! Have fun!

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My boyfriend and I have been going out for a year and a month, on Decemeber 15. We are always together, and I think that I love him. I know it's like, oh your a child you don't know what love is, but I really do believe that I am in love. We were laying on my bed on each other and I was thinking about how I love him, and I was about to tell him.. I asked him what he was thinking about, and he said, "I love you." It was like so strange though because I was just about to say the exact same thing, but anyways.. Wow, totally off topic. I'm 13, and whenever we are making out.. We get a little too into it, I suppose. Where it gets to the point when it's "dry sex", or having sex with your clothes on.. Yes, I know it's weird.. But, I feel the erge to want to have sex with him, and go farther, sexually. I am only in 7th grade, so of course I don't want to go that far.. All I have done with any guy is "feel up", because I refuse to go farther.. He was trying to finger me and I wouldn't let him. Basically, I am trying to ask..

Would it be wrong if I had sex with him?
I don't think I am ready, at all.
I could be wrong? Maybe, I am.
But - I am scared that next time we hook up that it will go a little too far.
And it's not like a 10 second hook up, it's more like 10 minutes.
Really, how far is "too far"?
I believe feel up is far enough for 7th grade.
But I'd love your views.

In answer to your first question, I think whether it's right or wrong is so incredibly personal that it would be wrong for me to try to answer it. However, when I consider the next line ("...don't think I'm ready..."), I think that it would be wrong. If you think that you are not ready, then you are not. Think about it when he is not around and when you are feeling calm and level headed. If, at that time, you still feel that you are not ready, then you should really wait. Don't force yourself into it, or don't let yourself go father than you are ready to go.

When it comes to your body and choosing not to have sex, you can't be wrong. Your boyfriend is very important, but your choice and your feelings are just as important, if not more so. If you feel that now is not the time to have sex, than you cannot be wrong.

Since you are worried that it might go too far, then you should talk to your boyfriend. It sounds like you care deeply for each other, and you need to be able to talk about things like this. Tell him how you feel, ask him how he feels, and set limits together. It will make your intimate times together so much more special if you don't have to worry about going too far, and you know that he is ok with the limits you have both set.

I agree with you, feeling up is plenty for someone in 7th grade. You are smart to try to keep it slow. The way you asked your question, and the mere fact that you _are_ asking this question, show that you are very intelligent and responsible. Just stay the way you are, and you will make the right decision all on your own (some people can't!). Good luck!

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im really sorry if this is long, but i dont want to have my first kiss just for pleasure from the guy..13/f.
this guy that is pretty new, but he has gone out with a few girls already in the beginning of school and he said that he just wants to find the "right" one.
he (we will call him "tyler")well tyler was talking to one of his friends about how hot he thinks i'am and his friend asked me out for him, but tyler dint want him to, he just thought i was hot and so i was really confused.
and i talked to him on AIM and he told me about the sitution and he said that he would want to get to know me, and we can go out later
then he ask me if we were going out we i "do stuff" and he said like kiss n stuff. so i told him if i really like the guy and he said "exactly" and he is know for just wanting a girl friend to make out with. I have never really had a conversation with him in person, only on the computer.
so my question is should i go out with him when he asks me and let him kiss me? because i am ready for my first kiss, but i wanted a outlooker's view of the situation that maybe he is just a player. so thanks, i will rate 5's for good advice.

It sort of sounds like he is not really looking for a girlfriend. It sounds like he is looking for someone to "do stuff" with. Be very careful in this situation, and don't let him take advantage of you.

If I were you, I would definately wait for someone better to come along for my first kiss. If you just give it away to some guy who is wanting to make out, you might regret it later when the "right one" comes along.

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14/m i am in a 7 month relationship with a girl tht ive known for like 10 years are parents are friends but they dont know about us. the only problem is that i dont think the realationship is working out and i kinda like anothe girl that goes to my school (current gf is 1 year younger) WHAT DO I DO

Try to work out your relationship if you can. Talk to your girlfriend, and see if you can't fix what's wrong. Your relationship might be fixed by simply talking things out. If you show her the respect of letting her help in trying to make the relationship better, you might keep her as a girlfriend, or at least as a good friend.

However, if the problem can't be fixed, or if you don't like her as much as you used to, then the best thing to do is break up with her and pursue this other relationship that you are interested in. It's most fair to the girl that you are with now to let her know if the relationship is not working out. If it is truly not working out, then the longer you draw it out, the worse it will be when you try to break up with her later.

Plus, since you're still young, it is a very good thing to date around right now. Don't tie yourself down to one girl. If you don't think that the girl you're with is right for you, then that's ok! This is the time in your life when you should be getting to know lots of different girls. You didn't say how many girls you've dated, but if this is your first girlfriend, then you will really be doing yourself a favor by dating around some. You have to get to know what is out there, and what is available to you, before you can really make a commitment to just one.

To be fair to your current girlfriend, you shouldn't start to pursue a relationship with this new girl until the one you are in is over. If you do end the relationship, then start talking to this new girl and see where it goes!

Good luck!

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Okay I asked the question earlier about my blood on my pad ( from my period ) was brown. Well now I checked again and it's so dark its black. Is this STILL normal or do I need to talk to my mom about this ?

Always talk to your mom when you have questions about your period. However, menstrual blood often varies highly in color, depending on diet, lifestyle, age, and what part of your cycle you are in.

Dark colors should be perfectly normal, but if there is any doubt in your mind, ask your mom.

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I have a boyfriend and I have NO IDEA what to get or make him for Christmas. I've asked him, but he keeps saying he doesn't know! AHH! && Well he plays the guitar and I don't know I was thinking about making him a double necklace with 2 crosses on them, but then I'm not sure! What do guys want for Christmas?! Or good ideas for other gifts to make? Anything. Please.

5's for thoughts.

Thanks. :0)

Try going to http://www.amazon.com. There is a link near the top of the page that says "Find Gifts." If you click that, it will give you lots of different ideas for different types of people.

Also try the gift wizard at http://www.findgift.com, or just browse their gift categories.

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Wrong Catergory didnt know which one...

Ohk tomorrow after the party with my work we are going bowling. I have not benn bowling since the summer and i seriously suck at it no lie. im going with people that are oler then me and i seem to embarass myself more then the average person idk what to do.. im not sitting out and watching because i love bowling but suck at it.

Should i just embarrass myself or what?

Please dont give me any website links on how to bowl because changes are i wont get it.
thx.. and tonight and tomorrow before 4:30pm would be great

Just bowl and focus more on having fun than bowling well. If you wanted, you could just bowl a few games and sit the rest out, if more than one game is being played.

I'm really REALLY bad at bowling. I bowl with friends my age, and I always come in last. I almost never break 100. I always bowl one or two games anyways, and then I sit back, enjoy the conversation, and cheer on everyone else.

As long as you're having fun and can handle some good natured ribbing, then go ahead and bowl. The people you bowl with will be far less concerned with your score than you might be, and any one who mentions it will most likely only do so with the best intentions.

Have fun!

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does any1 know any music that sounds like interpol and death cab for cutie? If you say zero7 ill give you a 1, zero7 sucks.

These bands are similar in some way to both interpol and death cab for cutie.

My Morning Jacket
The Postal Service
Kings of Leon
The Flaming Lips
New Pornographers
Iron and Wire
Beulah
Decemberists

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hey. i'm a sophmore and i really wanna do something for community service so i decided to try asking different places if theyd let me work there for community service hours. but i have some questions...:
1. how do i go about doing this?
2. do you think i will be able to get the same discounts as the employees?
3. how does community service work?

thanks =)

1. Start out be calling around at places you would be interested helping out at. Ask if they need any volunteers right now. Also check your yellow pages and see if any charity organizations need any help. Your school or your parents' work might be able to help you find volunteer work.

2. Volunteers don't get discounts, benefits, or anything else. While there are some exceptions, you really shouldn't expect anything. One exception might be Habitat for Humanity, which often gets free breakfast or lunch donated from local restaurants and chains. If you work for a small place, you might get free food. However, the reward of volunteer work is the knowledge that you are serving your community.

3. Community service works different depending on where you volunteer. If you volunteer at a humane society, you might be cleaning cages and walking dogs. I volunteered at a small private school as a daycare assistant, so I played with small children.

Since you are a sophmore (in high school?), community service is great for you. Be sure to get a time sheet so that you can log your hours, and get it signed regularly by the person who is in charge of your work. That way, you have the hours to put on your college and scholarship applications, along with the proof of those hours. If the place where you volunteer does not supply a time sheet, you could make and print one yourself in a word processor or by hand.

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hey guys... well i have a mac computer and my parents installed content barrier so they could block aim cuz of my grades... but now my grades are good so i got it back.. and i was bored today with my friend and we started joking around with ppl and went in a chat room and were talking dirty i know what your thinking but we were bored but my question was could they see what we wrote and if so is there any way i could delete it? im really scared.. please help

thanks

That depends. Do they have a keystroke logger or anything like that? If so, your chat is saved in their logger, and you can't delete it without their password. A lot of content blockers come with something like a keystroke logger (such as APE). If the blocker is inactive, you are safe. If it's active, then it really depends on what brand it is. If you know the brand go to it's website and see if it comes with a keystroke logger or automatic screen capture. It might now, and that would mean your safe. But if it does, you would need your parents password to get into it and delete the content, so you would probably be out of luck.

I hope that helped.

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If you were asked to sign a prenup, would you sill want to get married to that person? I always thought that if you go into marriage with the thought of divorce then it will happen. Signing a prenup is kind of like saying "hey, if this doesn't go well then we can just get a divorce and all my money will still be okay."

It would ruin the romance a bit for me, but I would probably still go through with it. Prenups are pretty standard anymore, especially for people considering marriage who are in their late 20's or older.

If you have any estate, your best bet is to probably get a prenup. I probably would've gotten one too, except that when I got married all I owned was a $2000 car, a computer, and $100 cash, and my husband owned even less.

You're right though. It is completely unromantic, since divorce is the last thing you want to think of when contemplating a beautful, pristine marriage. But, yeah, as long as I had a part in the decision making process of the prenup, I would still go through with it. But if my fiance came up to me with an already drafted prenup and went "Here, sign this," I might have some second thoughts.

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I am a 22 year old woman looking for a decent job that pays $10 or above? Please give specifc company names

That's pretty difficult, since I don't know anything about your background, training, location, or type of work you're looking for.

However, sometimes Sam's Club will start at $10. My husband got a job offer from Sam's Club to be a meat cutter after only 1 month experience at a different store, and they offered him $10.75.

My sister in law made $10 when just starting out in the billing department at a hospital. She does bill solicitation, but she also has a couple years experience.

You might also check out construction/building companies. Tile and roofing both pay pretty well starting out. The specific company names would depend on your location.

If you are interested in house cleaning, then try to find a job cleaning construction houses before they go on the market. You might need to call some construction companies to find out who they employ. In my area, these start between $9.50 - $12.50. Also, just regular house keepers/maids pay decently starting out as well in my area.

The only other job I know for sure is McDonald's, which started me at $7, but I don't know if that's typical.

Check Monster.com, Hotjobs.com, and your local newspaper's website. Also, search Google for "'your city' jobs" or something similar.

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I was just wondering..
Ive heard gross things about mcdonalds hamburger meat. Like I heard that they used to the cheeks of a cow for some of the meat. ew.
But does anyone know for sure what the meat is made of? ♥ Thanks!

It's hamburger, just like the preformed hamburger patties you would get in the meat case at the grocery store. McDonald's hamburgers are 100% beef, and the beef is purchased from the top suppliers in America. McDonald's even employs a third-party inspection team to check out the quality of the beef. If you chcek out their nutritional information, you will find this: "Beef Patty: 100% pure USDA inspected beef; no additives, no fillers, no extenders."

Also, do you mean cheeks like on your face or your butt? Face cheeks are just fat...like any other fatty part of the cow. And as far as butt goes...you've actually probably eaten far more cow butt than you realize, seeing as it is a legitimate cut of meat. Look at the labels on the meat packadges next time you go to the store. You are bound to find a Boston Butt in there, among other things.

I hope that cleared things up!

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My crotch incessantly itches, wich I know can be a symptom of an STD/STI, but I'm a virgin (no one other than me has touched it since I was a baby). I've had problems with urinary tract infections in the past. So should I really be worried? 14/f

Could it be a yeast infection? Those can be unutterably itchy. Stores have ointments in the feminine section that deal with "feminine itch." You might try picking up one of those and following the instructions on the bottle.

That should probably clear it up. If not, you might want to talk to someone about it.

By the way, incessantly is an awesome word.

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So how do I ask my "second choice" without sounding like "you weren't my first choice." I could deal with being uneven, but I only had 3 to begin with. I could make one of my other girl attendants a "jr. bridesmaid." She will be 10.

Maybe you could make it not so much like "you're my second choice" and more like something else. For instance, you could say that you wanted them both equally, so you had to pick and flipped a coin or something and it ended up being the first one. But now she has backed out, and your so excited that this second friend gets to be the bridesmaid now. That, or something like that, might get the message across without sounding so much like she wasn't your first pick.

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