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hi, recently i had sex with my boyfriend without a condom but i had been on birth control for a couple weeks and have had perfect use with it. i talked to my doctor and asked if i was pretty much safe just having birth control and she said yes. but has anyone had bad experiences (pregnancy) not using a condom and only using birth control. and not STDs because my boyfriend doesnt have any.

I wouldn't call it bad at all! I love my youngest son to death, he's 16 months old now. Yes, my wife became pregnant while on birth-control. She was on it for at least a month. We started it because we wanted to wait until we were financially able to support two children. So much for that!

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on that show in 2005 there was this one song they played.. i cant find the name anywhere. its not "All my life", "Razor", or "No Way Back". there was one more i cant remember.. can anyone tell me the name? it was the show in 2005 where coldplay was there too.

It may have been "The Best Of You."


It's nice to see there's another Foo fan out there.

Here's AOL vid of that performance;

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/foo-fighters-best-of-you-live-on-jools-holland-2005/4246974369

By the way, if this is not it, look on AOL vids, it's bound to be on there, there's a few others.

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Could rough sex cause abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and sore nipples?

setting the scene:
-b.f has a big penis
-on birth control for a year and never missed one
-im tiny
-he fondled with my breasts

- i think i know that it could cause all this, i just want another opinion :)

I wouldn't think so. Well, not sure how you are classifying "rough." That's ok, spare the details. :O
Normal vaginal sex shouldn't cause constipation. Anal sex could. Being well endowed can cause bleeding other than that I'm clueless.

I know from personal experience birth control is not a sure fire way to stop conception. Not that I don't love my son any less birth-control didn't help.

My advice would be to see a doctor. I might take a pregnancy test first while waiting for the day of the doctor's appointment.

I should add that most folks here, unless they are qualified to give medical advice are probably going to suggest seeing a doctor too.

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16-f
dating 17-m

ok me and my boyfriend have been dating for about a year and i was just thinking about what i should give him...He gave me a frog for my b-day a few months ago and i love it! i cuddle with it everynight and it reminds me of him which helps me with living 30 minutes away from him...I love him soo much i was thinking about giving him a stuffed anomal so that he will have something to cuddle and remind him of me. but i want somethign else to go with it all ik is i want it to be special and something to remind him of me no scrapbooks im gonna wait until we have a ton of pictures for that please help


what else should i get
&
is the stuffed animal a good idea??


thanks in advance :D

That's very nice of you wanting to show your feelings by presenting him with a gift. However, since I'm a guy and I once was 17, I'll offer my suggestions on what I'd think would be a good gift.

No guy wants to show his friends a stuffed animal that his girlfriend gave him. Although he would think it sweet, he wouldn't want to show it off. That would be considered an intimate (meaning something that's shared between two people only) gift in my opinion.

Great thing about us guys is that we are pretty easy to buy for once you know our likes and dislikes. If you are in doubt on what he'd like, ask his mom.

So, if you managed to read this far, my suggestions are as follows;

A DVD of his favorite movie or maybe a new video game.
A poster of his favorite car or band.
A T-shirt with his favorite band on the front and/or back.

If budget is no concern and he's got a car and is into it. He's into it if he considers it his "baby."
Get something in that area. Car seat covers, a new mod for the engine such as a K&N filter kit, some new fog lights, amp, CD player etc...

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What are some websites that are college oriented that have videos on them that say what kids like and dont like about their school and how they rate dorms, campus, greek life, etc. I can only find one site so far and its lvutv.com
are there any others remotley similar?? or something along those lines?
Thanks!

I've personally never seen a site as such. Might make a good project in the future. However, here's one you may or may not have heard of. I've used it a few times myself. It's called, "Rate my Professors."

Here:
http://www.ratemyprofessors.com

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Does proactive actually work
thanks

Well, according to someone who I've know for a few years now and who is close to me they say, "no."

I think it may have just been them. Maybe they weren't using it as directed. Truth be known, I think it has worked for them. I've noticed less breakouts on them. Like I told them, nothing over the counter will eliminate the scaring you already have.

I'd still try it if I needed it. I haven't personally used the product but after seeing them it's working for them. Regardless of what they are saying.

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So it happened on a Sunday when my friend called me and he is in the army. i was talking to him cause me and my boyfriend were fighting. i started to talk to his roommate and he was a good talker and talked me into sending him pictures of me that werent right for me to do. my boyfriend found out and we are broken up now but i live him so much and i know i made such a huge mistake but i want to fix things with him and i want to make him happy again. We both still really love each other but he wont get back with me. how can i get him to belive me when i say im sorry and i want to make things better?

You've already admitted here that you made a mistake. If you haven't already apologized to him then do so.

Other than your aploogy, admitting you were wrong and then telling him you do care for him. There's not much you really can do. The ball is in his court. He may not trust you like before so you'll have to give him some time.

I wouldn't wait forever though. There will come a point in time if he doesn't forgive you, you'll have to move on. Yes, even though you may have betrayed his trust it isn't fair to you either to be waiting on him to forgive you.

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ok so theres this guy i reaaally like. but the thing is, that we actually never talked to eachother before. haha and now dont say i cant like him because i DO know him, just trust me on this, i dont wanna tell you the uniportant details. so he's a grade higher than me as well. and yeaah i've been getting the feeling from him that he likes me alot. and well today we were both in the halway at school and he was just doing shit with his friends but then he stopped for a few seconds and looked me in the eye&smiled. it was just sooo adorable and he looked so gentle. but well no I have this problem. i'm extremely shy and i just cant smile back. i TRIED but it just turned out to be this really weird fake smile which confused him.
and i cant even look him in the eye when he walks by, and my heart starts racing so fast i can hear it in my head. but i ALWAYS ignore him. and we've been liking eachother for a year now but only talked ONCE which was really awkward and didnt last long cos he was in a hurry and had to go. and that convo was like half a year ago now :/
he's also quite shy and probably VERY confused by me since i'm just the weirdest person ever around him. like when i feel more confident i DO look at him but when i'm not i ignore him like i dont even like him. i dont WANT to be that way but i just cant control my actions. i really wannatalk to him :/ but how am i gonna give thim the right signals??? pleaaase help. and sorry ifd this was long xxxx

I remember being your age and shy too. It's normal. Yes it is. :O

What about writing a note? Heck, you don't even have to deliver it! Get a friend to! Tape it up first if you don't want your friend to read it. That's what we used to do back then...in the 90s.

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hi well this is about me & my boyfriend.. we both have trust issues..but weve been dating 7 months so we trust each other with everything..but im very paranoid bout him going thru my phone..bc, well my parents split up & now my mom & i are dirt poor, & i cant afford my phone. so, im REALLLY not proud of this, but i send this guy..pictures..& he pays my bills. so he text me last night saying "hey sunshine" & my bf saw it..& he kept asking who that text was from & i was drunk so i said idk then i deleted it. & then he saw i deleted it..& now he says he doesnt trust me anymore bc of me not telling him (he doesnt know about the pics..) & i feel so hurt bc he doesnt trust me anymore (but i would feel the same if the roles were reversed) but i dont have any money and i dont consider it cheating bc idk this person, theyre on another coast, & i have NO feelings for him. but it kills me inside whenever i do it & i want to regain my bfs trust but i just dont know what to do..about any of it..please help??

Well, I don't think you've came here to be judged. I think you know what you are doing is wrong. I think the reason why you are asking what you are asking is to find some peace about it.

You need to ask yourself, "Is what I am doing worth my self respect?" "Is it so important for me to have a cell phone that it's worth my dignity?"

I don't think of you as a bad person. Hell, we all make some choices in life that aren't so grand. I know, I've made some bad decisions in my life too. All we can do is learn from our bad choices we make and hope we don't repeat the same mistakes twice.

What concerns me the most is your safety and wellbeing. There are perverts out there who prey on innocent women your age. I suggest for your safety, ending all communications with this man and if you have to, let the cell phone service end. Everything else will work it's self out including your relationship with your boyfriend.

If it happens to end, let it end, because it wasn't meant to be in the first place. When you feel like you are ready to talk about it with him, talk about it. Don't make excuse for yourself, just own up to it and go from there. I wish you the best.

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what is a cute affordable between $15,000 and $20,000. i kinda want an SUV type. if not i want a very cute car like honda civic or bmw. tell em your feedback on hybrids as well. what would be safe as well?

Well, buying a new car is a challenge so, I'll let you in on what I know.

First, lets talk price. Price will depend a lot on what the car offers. Most cars have a base price and then work their way up. Things get expensive when you start adding power locks, windows, seats etc...When talking about safety don't skimp on it!

I'd look into what the car has as standard equipment first. Such as, standard side curtain airbags and at least traction control. Front air bags are a must and are standard on all newer cars now.

Ok, let talk reliability. Get the longest, highest mileage power train warranty you can afford. Any perks offered besides power train (power train is the transmission and engine)in the warranty is always a plus. As much as I hate to say it, Honda has proven themselves with reliability. Chevy has too. Toyota is another good choice. I'm sorry I don't have much information on SUVs since I've never owned one.

Hybrids are usually a good way to save on gas at the pump not necessarily in mileage. For instance, lets say a hybrid gets 20 mpg and a gas only car of similar design gets 20 mpg too. Hybrids kick in an electrical motor when conditions are optimal, such as cruising at a constant speed on a level surface.

Lets say the route you take every day to work consist of equal amounts of hilly and flat level road. At the pump you only need to put in a half a gallon of fuel to get you 20 miles while the other car needs the full gallon.

As the old saying goes, "money talks and BS walks." is the truth. I promise you, you walk into a dealership with cash on hand they'll be kissing your feet and you WILL get a better bargain.

As far as cute goes, why not go for some muscle? If you can add some value to what your budget is already, wait until late 2008/2009 when Chevy is releasing the all new Camaro. I'll even let you take me for a test drive! ;)

I wanted to add that this may have not answered your question to a tee, but knowledge is power. You'll be more equipped to make an informed choice. All car manufactures have a goal to compete with each other. Personal flavor will ultimately rule your decision. There's plenty of choices in the price range you've stated. To list all cars in that range and what I deem "cute" would be an exhausting task.

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Ok i wan to hook a car radio up in my bedroom so i can get amp on my subs and stuff. so how would i do that and is there a webdite i can use? or tell me specifict details.

Well, it's pretty simple if you plan on using a car battery or a 12 volt DC system (DC stands for direct current).

If you try and use house hold current, 120 volts, AC (alternating current) then it wont work.

For one the Ohms (resistance) for a car stereo is different than that of a home's stereo, usually rated at 8 ohms for a home stereo.

It can be done if you have a power converter, that changes AC to DC. Assuming you are using all the same rated Ohm speakers, if not you risk fire or damage. I don't have a website but try Google'n AC to DC power converter.

Just remember, whatever the equipment worked in the car, right down to the speakers themselves, have to be hooked up to that exact power source that came with the car for it to work properly.

Oh, don't forget the fuses either! Fuse all power leads. That way, if you make a mistake you wont ruin your equipment or cause a fire. I recommend at least 10amp fuses or lower. You can go to any auto parts store and ask for the fuses and fuse holders. If they ask what gauge wire, take a sample of what you are working with. Obviously, read the owner's manual for proper gauge wire for the amplifier and the car stereo.

The fuse holder will looking something like these, one is a BUS type and the other is a dual prong, either one will work with the correct fuse inside:
http://rigritemfg.com/products/single_dual_fuse.jpg

I only know what you are talking about because I've done this before using a 12V car battery many moons ago as a teenager.

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Does anyone know if instantcast is safe. I really want to know cause they already have jobs for me and they haven't even seen a picture of me. HELP!!! And thank you
xoxoxo
princessita

If you Google their name instantcast along with the word scam, like so, (remove quotes) "instantcast scam" You'll find some interesting results. Just in case you don't want to do that, here's a reliable source. http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/149/RipOff0149661.htm

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okay so the last time i had sex was in february. Its now coming to the end of april. Ive missed my period since january or february won or the other dont remember but i think it was february. I havent had it since. Could i be preganent or is it the stressn about it thats making me miss my periods =/ has ne one else been through this?

If you are not pregnant, something else could be wrong. That's not normal. Go see a doctor. You need to be checked out. Your baby needs prenatal care too if you are pregnant.

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I made a video on Windows Movie Maker, and now i want to put it on Facebook, I already have a website to convert files
http://media-convert.com/convert/
, now my problem is I dont know what to put as my Input Format..? because everytime i test something it says Error While Converting Format.
Any Help?
Thanks:)

Well, you maybe trying to upload the saved project. You will need to go to "finish move" then save it to the location you specify. I believe the default is "My Videos" in the "My Documents" folder,not sure because I changed the default myself long time ago. You may just want to leave it to the default save location. That's just a matter of personal preference. The file will be saved under the .WMV extension. The format is WMV.

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alright so i have noticed the gorgeous booties that are tan, and perfect. You know what i'm talkin about! lol welllll the first time i "shaved down there" i guess i was oblivious when to stop. I kinda shaved my butt cheeks too haha, but anyways how do turn back the black hairs now, back to blonde??? thanks so much!
:( embarrasing!!

I really can't believe I am going to answer this question!
First off there's nothing you can do to change the color of hair, believe me if there was I'd be first one in line. Yes, I know because I am going gray on my head as we speak. You can either, one, eliminate the hair by removal. That's my choice when I am ridding myself of gray or by coloring the hair. In my case dying with "Just for Men" is quite expensive after awhile. Honestly I've never heard of anyone shaving their booty! Sorry, I had to chuckle on that one.

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I'm not sure if this in the right category, but I need some tips on things/ways to get ready for prom. It's on May 24, and I need to start getting ready. I'm going to get my dress this weekend, but besides that any tips on things to do or things to buy would be greatll appreciated. Thanks!

Well, it's been some years since I was at my senior prom. I'm a guy for one so I'll let you in on what I did. Me and some friends planned on going out afterwards to another friend's house to have a party. I suggest if you plan on going out to make plans now and have it all set up with permission from your parents and your friend's parents.

If you happen to go plan a night on the town, let your folks now where you are going and whom they would need to contact in case of an emergency. My folks did the parent meeting thing with my friend's parents so that may be an option for you if they say, "no come straight home."

If you really want to impress your fellow students, find a limousine rental and arrive in style! You can even arrange a pick up afterwards. I'm almost embarrassed to say but we had ours filled with sparkling grape juice, like champagne but non-alcoholic. They should do that for you if you request it.

Bring a camera! Gees... almost forgot to add that. Yes, bring a camera so you can remember. Sorry I can't add anything to your wardrobe on what you should buy. Any rate, have fun and be safe.

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First of all is it Betta or Beta?

I have had a Beta fish as a pet for 5 years. I'm actually surprised that he has survived this long. I moved from California to Ohio and flew him over in an airtight container. We've been in Ohio for about 3 years now. The flight didn't seem to phase him.

A few months ago, we moved into a new house. Since the move, it seems like his demeanor has changed. He's always been pretty chill - he usually will rest in his bowl in one spot. But he would also get excited. When I would come up to the bowl and talk to him he would swim up to me and swim around and look happy.

Now, he really just sits in one spot al of the time and doesn't move. Today I noticed that that the back half of his body doesn't seem to be working. It almost looks as if it's paralyzed. His appearance isn't that great either, but that's been a slow decline, just as time has passed. Parts of his scales and fins are faded...

Anyways. If I were sick and dying - I would want someone to put me out of my misery.... but in case I could help him, I'd like to try. There's no way on earth I'm "flushing" him...

Any advise?

Well from doing a quick Google search, here: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Fish-1472/Beta-Life-expectancy.htm "Bettas live an average of 2 to 3 years."
That's what I was thinking, your fish is just old. I'd follow the advice given on that page. I believe the correct spelling is "Betta."

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i am interested in putting t-tops in my 78 camaro, what all is involved in doing this, flaws to doing this, or how much it will cost to have it done somewhere
Any Advice is Appreciated

Well that's an incredible amount of work to get it right for a novice. Sure, it's easy to cut a few holes but you are messing with the structural integrity of the car. If you mess up the pillar supports there's a good chance you could cause the car to twist in a hard corner, during breaking or under hard acceleration. I'd leave that work up to a professional. What it will cost? I have no clue. I am not even sure if it could be done. Your best bet is to consult a professional autobody man. I work on my own cars but I leave anything like that to the pros. In my opinion I'd stab a big block, slap a th400 in it along with some 3.73s or 4.11s and go with that. Just be certain to re-work the brakes before adding anymore power. If you need some advice on combos or making horsepower, let me know. I'll be glad to help.

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There are a cOuple of answers i wanna ask , but please [ guys reply Only].

- What makes a guy " want " a girl , like say your in a relationship but what would make you just " lust " or want a girl bad.

- How come guys dont care as much as girls do

- & why do yall not like to express yalls feelings like we do?

Please answer those 3 questions , thanks :)

Well, on your first question. Pardon me if I to bold. It depends on what I'm expecting to get out of the relationship. If I am looking for a good time then I might pick someone who's attractive. If I am looking for something more serious I may choose a woman that I can sit down and have an intelligent conversation with. The perfect woman would have all qualities wrapped up into one and someone who understands my needs. Fortunately enough for me I found that person.

Now for your second question. I think we may care, even to some degree more than some women. I think this may just be a stereotype, a simple misconception. For an example; A girl is concerned with who is dating who on the biggest soap opera on TV and that guy she's with could care less about it. By they same token, when he's watching the main event of the WWE and is concerned with who will win and she doesn't care. What I really think you meant to say was, 'why doesn't the guy care about her feelings?' Well, I usually think, "if she's got all she needs why do you have to complain?" I care but why are you unhappy?

Your final question.
Women live with their emotions on their sleeves while mean live with it inside. Women don't have a problem crying in public. However I admit, I cried in public when the Cowboys lost their chance at the Super Bowl. It's a behavior rooted in the very genetics of our human nature. Showing emotion shows vulnerability. While this is ok for woman, it's not ok for men. In today's society it would be ok but not at the dawn of man, when the man was the hunter-gatherer. Could you imagine a man who expressed his emotions at the wrong time, when faced with a challenge? "I'm sorry Mr. Saber Tooth, I'm having a bad day today, I'll kill you later." Oh boy, I am sure that last few sentences will garner a response from the ladies. It's the truth I am afraid. Now, we are talking about ancient times remind you. Some of those genetic traits have persisted even today. Man still physically resembles prehistoric man. Strong upper body, legs, torso, arms etc...This was all for killing, protecting and seeing to it that our women and our children had what they needed to survive. I know that's a mouthful to read but sometimes the simplest of questions don't deserve the simplest of answers.

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I live in a small town of 1200 in the middle of nowhere. I hate it here. I'm destined to be somewhere else like Hollywood. I know I can make it there, but I just need help getting there.

First off my parents tell me I won't make it and I know they won't help me pursue my dreams. I won't give up. I will do it on my own, but I'm not sure how just yet. So what is the best way about this to go? I want to be an actress. Is it better for me to try and get an agent? Acting classes? I need all the information I can possibly get about anything that pertains to acting in Hollywood.

Second, how do I get my parents to believe in me?

Well, honestly those dreams are nice and you should not give up on your dreams but in reality just going to Hollywood in hopes of being discovered off the streets is pure fantasy. Yes, get into some acting classes. Once you get into an acting school, they'll give you all the information you could want about getting a job in Hollywood. Usually it takes someone to know someone and bingo, you are in. My friend who's been a limo driver for the stars has had his hot rod Impala car in a few shows and he actually got cast in a part as an extra in the TV show Jericho. Here's a screen shot of him on the show "Jericho" http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x44/jewbeans/jer233.jpg
and him standing next to his Impala.
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x44/jewbeans/impala.jpg
Here's CBS's website for the show:
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/jericho/

Dang, almost for got about your second question. Your parents may understand how hard that goal would be to obtain and yes it's difficult. If you just show them that you are not going to take no for an answer and not let them get you down, then they might start believing you. My advice on that is just take it one day at a time, one step at a time. You'll first need to prove it to yourself you are able to succeed before you can prove it to anyone else. If your heart is in it then they'll believe eventually. Until then, prove to yourself first this is what you want to do. Just remember nothing can every replace an education. If you ever do make it in the big times, don't forget about me! ;) LOL.

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