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Is school Boeing to u

I liked school, although exams and assessments were stressful. Like NinjaNeer said, the thing about school is that you have to learn alot of stuff that seems really irrelevant and boring at the time before you get to choose what you want to study.

At school, I HATED maths. I was terrible at it and I didn't like my teacher. Unfortunately, in the UK, you have to have a qualification in maths in order to do A-Levels (the next assessment level) so I had to pass. I can't lie and say I didn't sit through many a maths class and stare at the clock, waiting for the hour to be up so I could leave but no matter how boring I found it, I knew I had no choice.

You don't mention where you're from but in the UK, from year 10 (ages 14-15) you get to choose at least 3 subject options to study. If you continue to sixth form (ages 16-18) then you study 3-5 subjects which are all self-chosen. As far as I'm aware, the US system is similar. I'm now at university doing a subject I'm really interested in but I would never have been able to get here if I hadn't learnt the stuff I didn't like at school.

So yeah, sometimes school can be boring and it's impossible for everyone to be interested in everything but you have to do it in order to progress to the stuff you do like. Try and go to school with a positive mindset and complete all the work you are given. I found that if I understood the topic better then I often enjoyed it alot more.

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16/f

recently, I've been feeling kind of down and I get kind of aggravated easily. I've even started snapping at people, and if you knew me, you'd know that I rarely do that. In fact, I'm a reserved person and prefer to do things on my own and I like being alone a good portion of the time too, sitting in front of my computer writing and watching random things. Well, I'm wondering if maybe it's the birth control pills I'm on? But I've been on those for a month now and I just started to feel kind of irritable and lousy in general. It started maybe yesterday or earlier today?
It's just the pills, right? Or maybe I'm just really in a bad mood? I feel like I just want to be completely left alone, I don't even want to talk to my boyfriend and it's starting to bother me because I know I love him and I don't want to push him away or anything... And it doesn't help that all my friends are basically talking to me, but not listening to me. Maybe I just need a break from everything?

Birth control pills do affect your hormones and can cause you to feel irritable, similar to feelings you may have when you have PMS.

However, as you only started feeling like this yesterday, you could well just be in a bad mood. As a teenager, mood swings are pretty common while your hormones settle themselves down.

If these feelings continue for more than a few weeks, you might want to go and have a chat with your doctor. There are many different types of birth control pills out there and not all of them are right for everyone. Your doctor might want to put you on a different type to see if that agrees with you better.

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I'm 18f and I'm 5 foot; My boyfriend is 6'1; We usually have sex with me on bottom, and I get bored. I like to take controll sometimes as well, and I have a hard time reaching the "0". I never have actually, so I figured new positions would help. We tried me on top, and It won't stay in, it's always coming out, and I try to go slow, and not move up as much but it still manages to come out. My boyfriend is 7 1/2 inches, so I don't think his size is why.

When we do it Doggy Style, it doesn't work, at all. Literally.No matter how much I spread my legs apart, or even bring my body up, he can never get it in, or even keep it in,

Any advice on some good sex positions, or even some tips to help me reach the "O" he's always getting his, which I don't mind, but I'd like to get mine for once, ya know?

Thankss!

My ex was taller than me too..try 5"0' and 6"4'!

The height difference can be problematic in certain positions, but I don't think that's what's causing you trouble with going on top, as that shouldn't be affected by the height difference.

For many women, being on top is the best way to achieve orgasm, although this isn't always the case. Try going in a sliding motion rather than just bouncing up and down and make sure he is holding your hips firmly down as you move. This should stop his penis from coming out all the time.

As for doggy style, try experimenting a little with the positioning. Perhaps try bending over a bed or chair. It might make it easier for your boyfriend to enter you at a more comfortable height. As with you on top, ensure he is holding onto you firmly, as otherwise he won't be able to stay inside.

Spoons, where you both lie side by side facing the same way and he enters you from behind is a good position for a big height difference. It also gives both of you the advantage of having your hands free, which could help you achieve orgasm.

Remember that many women struggle to orgasm through penetrative sex alone. Most of us need additional clitoral stimulation, so positions which give you or your boyfriend the opportunity to stimulate your clitoris are your best bet.

I would give you more help on this subject but we are unable to give explicit sexual advice here. Here are some links which may help you further:

http://www.mademan.com/mm/sex-positions-height-difference.html
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/tips-moves/your-orgasm-guaranteed
http://honeymoons.about.com/od/womensexpositions/Best_Female_Sex_Positions_for_Women.htm

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Can getting fingered effect your period

No. If your partner had sperm on their fingers then there is a very slim chance that you could be pregnant, which would almost certainly affect your period.

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i recenttly hit my head while swimming i couldnt see so i went to the hospital and they said it was a cuncution its been 1 month since then and i still get blurry vission also im having trouble focasing and saying big words should i go back to the hospital? what could those symptoms mean? thanks

You really need to get yourself to a hospital asap.

Head injuries can be incredibly serious and this is not an area where it is a good idea to take a chance or guess. It would be difficult, if not impossible, for even a qualified doctor to diagnose you over the internet.

Seek medical attention immediately.

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I'm a 13 year old swimmer and I have to keep my self clean but when I shave my bikini area I notice that after I shave there I get hair bumps that are really noticeable and I was just wondering if there was a better solution on removing bikini hairs ... Can some one help me please.

A hair removal product designed for the bikini area could be an option for you. They are relatively inexpensive and available at supermarkets and pharmacies and there are various types and brands to choose from. However, if you have very sensitive skin, even the gentlest of formulas is likely to cause some irritation. Regardless of skin type, always do a patch test before using the product fully as some people can react badly.

Personally, I find that waxing is the best way to get rid of hair from the bikini region. It lasts longer than shaving or hair removal cream and the hair grows back finer and less noticeable. The more you continue to wax, the longer the hair takes to grow back. Having said that, it is painful (especially the first time) and the area may be red and sore for a day or so afterwards. There's also the embarrassment issue to contend with when it comes to spreading your legs for a stranger, although you have to remember that these people are professionals and do this multiple times a day.

For a more long term solution, you might consider laser hair removal. However, this is time consuming and often costly process and treatments can be painful.

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heyy

well to start of im sorry if it is a lengthy question

i am 15/f and i have made a huge mistake. nothing sexual or anything but a mistake between this guy i have a crush on.

anyway a couple of days ago i had the worst possible day of my life,so many things went wrong.

well afterschool i was taking the bus home and having a nice conversation with my neighbour (one of the only things that was going right that day) when my crush came up (he's the bad boy type you could say)

now dont get me wrong but i really like him but that day was so bad and then he legitly stuck his head between us annd then i told him to go away but then he asked why and without thinking i said "because i dont like you"

and now i feel horribe and guilty. i think that i may have hurt his feelings but my best friends say that i probably didnt and if i did he would have brushed it off by now

anyway i feel like an asshole and a jerk and i see him everyday and i want to apologize because its killing me but i just cant talk to him now.

we werent good friends but we could talk to each other and now we cant even do that.

but dont get me wrong i am very nice not to be cocky but everyone says i am the nicest person they know.

i just feel like a jerk and i have to make it up to him for one i cant sleep or eat because of it and two he is my neighbour and my crush

what should i do?

please help asap
thanks

You're overreacting.

The next time you see him just say 'Hey, sorry I was rude to you last week, I was having a really bad day.'

I'm sure he'll be understanding and accept your apology.

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Well, we both are in high school and he broke up with me saying "he needed time to get things in his life together". Like he's getting a job and his friends want to hang out and managing a girl friend is hard right now. But he also said "I still like you and if this doesn't work out again then I do want to be friends and you to be in my life". So I take that as he's willing to give it a shot again down the road? So it's been 2 weeks since we broke up and I've had all the opportunities in the world to hook up with other guys but I just don't! Because I don't want to have to admit them and because I want him to the be last guy I ever kissed/other things with. I'm not looking for any other guy but him and I don't want to get over him. So sometimes he texts me and he's nice and asks how i'm doing. But whenever I text him he's short and doesn't want to talk. So it's hard to be his friend. I really just want to come out and say "hey, I miss you a lot. And I just want to know if there is a chance we will date again or should I just straight up move on?" But I don't know if I should... Help, please.

Cut him out.

His reasons for dumping you are just excuses. I know it's hard to accept but the fact is, if he really cared about you and wanted to be with you, he wouldn't have broken up with you. Sure, he wants to keep you hanging on just in case he decides he wants a relationship later on but he's not being fair to you. You can't put your life on hold for a guy who doesn't really want you, or at least doesn't want you enough to be with you.

Delete his number, stop replying to his texts and remove him as a friend from any social networking sites. The only way this is going to get any better is if you stop talking to him and allow yourself to move on. Being dumped is never fun but it does get better and eventually you'll meet someone who cares about you and respects you.

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17/f
About three weeks ago, I had sex for the first time. We used a condom, and there were no signs that it broke or leaked. Here's my concern: my period was due a week and a half ago. Could it have something to do with a hormone change? Im just really nervous that i may be pregnant.

Thanks so much for any help you can give me

The chances are slim but it is possible. I'd take a test to be on the safe side.

Sometimes periods just like to tease us. Lots of things can cause your period to be late or even skip a month altogether, including stress (and yes, worrying about being pregnant counts as stress) and hormonal or lifestyle changes. It's usually nothing to worry about.

If you're going to be having sex regularly, then it might be time to think about starting some form of birth control such as the Pill, injection, implant or coil. These forms are very effective and can be used in conjunction with condoms for extra protection. Some forms of birth control (especially the Pill) will also help regulate your periods, so you won't have to deal with the stress if it's late again.

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I'm 15 and I am only 4"10 and i wont be growing more because my parents are short...anyways I was wondering if I were to have sex(when I'm older) will the guy be able to fit in me and will it hurt more becuase i'm so small?

I'm 19 and I'm only 5"0', which isn't much taller than you. I can assure you that I haven't had any more problems than my taller friends when it comes to having sex. Sex is usually painful for females the first few times or when you first start having sex with a particularly well endowed male. While it's true that some girls do have abnormally tight vaginas, there is treatment available for this problem and as far as I'm aware, it isn't linked to height. Remember that your vagina is designed to fit a baby through it, regardless of your height.

Females don't stop growing until around the age of 18. So while it's unlikely that you'll suddenly shoot up and be really tall, there's a good chance you'll gain another few inches yet.

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I started birth control about 3/4 weeks ago. I'm on the "fake pills" right now. The placebo pills. Well last week I had sex (I was on the 3rd week of pills) and the next day I started bleeding very lightly. I thought I broke my hymen because that was my first time and we went all the way and it hurt like hell. But then I thought it could be spotting because I heard thats a side effect for birth control. So I used pads and each day hoping it would stop. But then it got heavier and heavier. So I assumed it was my period. Now its been a week and 2 days and i'm still bleeding. I'm starting to freak out a little.. I heard that you bleed more because of spotting.. but is this normal? I'm on placebo pills right now. I started bleeding last week (during my 3rd week of pills) and i'm still bleeding. What is going on?? :/

Oh and I don't think i'm pregnant because i've had sex 3 times so far and each time, he didn't cum inside of me. we used condoms and im on birth control. so I doubt i'm pregnant.

i'm 18.

Normal.

When you start birth control your period can go a bit weird for a while. It's an inconvenience but it's nothing to worry about.

If you're still bleeding in another week or so then check in with your doctor to make sure everything's okay.

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I'll be straight forward with this: can you be friends with an ex? How could you get back to that point? and Is it ever a good idea? I'm talking about after a break up with no big fights, you just weren't right for eachother dating-wise.

In my personal experience, being friends with an ex is often more trouble than it's worth.

My first boyfriend broke up with me and I was completely heartbroken. I was only 16 and it felt like the worst thing ever. He wanted to be friends but it was way too hard for me. For me, it felt like a mockery of our relationship because it was like I wasn't good enough to be his girlfriend but he didn't want to feel bad by cutting me out completely. It's been three years since we broke up and it's only recently that I've reached a point where I can see him, say hi and have a civil conversation with him without getting upset.

With my second boyfriend, it was the other way round. He was absolutely furious with me and from the day we broke up we didn't utter a single a word to each other for over a year. We occasionally talk on Facebook and are civil if we ever bump into each other but we are far from friends.

If it was a mutual break up with no animosity then it's probably easier but even so, I think it's best to give each other some space before embarking on a friendship. If you do become friends, you must make 100% sure that you are both completely over the relationship and that neither of you have ulterior motives of getting back together. A good bench mark is to ask yourself 'if he decided to tell me about a new girl he was seeing, would I be fine with that?' If the answer's no then a friendship probably isn't the best idea.

Remember that you don't have to be friends with your ex in order to be friendly. You can be civil, say hello and have a quick chat if you ever see each other but you don't have to be his best friend.

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I think my mom is bipolar. She has pills for depression, and her dad has depression too. i am worried about her. I want to ask her to go see a doctor, but I dont want her to go off on me.
How do you think I should bring up the subject without her getting really depressed??

Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is characterised by mood swings that can last days, weeks or months. During a manic episode a sufferer may make impulsive decisions such as quitting their job or making large purchases, sleep very little, talk faster than usual and seem generally hyperactive. They also may engage in reckless behaviour, such as inappropriate sexual activity or gambling. During a depressive episode, the sufferer will feel hopeless, so exhausted they may not be able to get out of bed and will often suffer from sleep and weight problems. Suicidal thoughts or actions are also common.

In extreme cases, someone with bipolar may also suffer from mixed episodes, where symptoms of depression are combined with racing thoughts and hyperactivity.

My Mum was diagnosed with bipolar around three years ago and we had absolutely no suspicions at all before that, we just thought she was depressed. Many people assume that bipolar is just constant mood swings but this isn't necessarily the case. My Mum will go through long periods of being very, very depressed followed by short bursts of intense happiness. During those times she will spend alot of money and come up with unrealistic and sometimes crazy ideas.

If the symptoms I have described sound like your mother then find a time when your mum is calm and not likely to get upset or angry, sit her down and say something like 'we've been learning about bipolar in school and some of the symptoms sound like you' or something along those lines. Alternatively, print off some information or find an article in a magazine/newspaper about bipolar disorder and leave it somewhere your mum might find it.

There's no easy way to go about it really but just try and be as sensitive as possible. Ultimately, unless her behaviour completely spirals out of control and causes a danger to herself or others (in which case you should call emergency services) it's up to your mother to speak to her doctor and get the appropriate help and support she needs.

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I was having unprotected sex, and I am not on birth control, and he pulled out to cum to the side, but he got cum on my clitoris, and he got cum on my fingers, and I fingered myself while his cum was still wet on my hands, because I wasn't thinking about it. Could I be pregnant? is there a high change of me being pregnant? ..I also think I may have been ovulating at the time.

There is a slim chance that you might be pregnant but it's unlikely.

The moral of this story is: Don't have unprotected sex. The withdrawal method isn't very effective in preventing pregnancy and you won't be protected from any sexually transmitted infections.

In future, always use some form of contraception and condoms unless you are 100% that neither of you have any STIs.

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so there's this guy from college and we like each other but we aren't an item.we are planning on going for a movie and probably hitting first and second base.he says he wants to think about sex but i say its too early for it.also he says its the first time he's talking to a gurl about this things.what should i do?

Are you asking what the legal minimum age is or what age we think is okay?

The age of consent varies depending on where you live. In the US, it is 17 or 18 depending on which state you're in. In Canada and the UK it's 16. You can find out what the age of consent is in the country you live in here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_consent#Ages_of_consent_in_various_countries

Regardless, if you don't want to have sex then don't do it. I lost my virginity at 16, which happens to be the legal age of consent for where I live and to be perfectly honest, I wish I'd waited. However, I have friends who lost their virginity before they were 16 who don't regret it at all. And then I have friends who are still virgins at 18 or 19. The age of consent isn't supposed to be the age you HAVE to have sex but the age at which you are deemed legally responsible and mature enough to. When YOU actually feel ready to is your decision.

I'm not one to preach that sex belongs to the confines of a loving relationship but it should at least be with someone who respects you. Tell this guy you aren't ready for sex. If he doesn't respect your decision then he isn't the kind of guy you want to be having sex with anyway. Never let yourself be pressured into anything you don't want to do. It is your right to say no.

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should i skip with my boyfriend and amke out with him?

Of course you shouldn't.

I'm sure you can find time in the 18 hours a day you aren't at school to make out with your boyfriend.

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So yesterday was my one year anniversary with my boyfriend. We were suppose to go out to dinner and go to this park. We didn't because his dad has his money and we had to wait for him and he didn't get back til later in the day. So we postponed it until today. Now its really warm outside and he called me and asked me if I wanted to go fishing with his friends, but I really wanted to go out and celebrate our 1 year. I told him it was whatever he wanted to do. So should I try to get him to go out and celebrate it or go fishing? My feelings will be hurt probably if he would rather go fishing than go celebrate our 1 year.

Your boyfriend isn't going to know how you feel unless you tell him.

When he called you and asked you to go fishing with his friends you should have said 'I'd rather celebrate our anniversary, it's important to me and we've already had to postpone it once.' You told him he could do what he wanted, it isn't really fair on him to be mad at him for doing just that.

Yes, it's rather insensitive of him to want to spend time with his friends instead of celebrating your anniversary but men don't think like women and they're certainly not mind readers. To be fair to the boy, he did call you and ask if you minded.

If you really don't want to put off your anniversary plans again then tell your boyfriend you'd rather he didn't go fishing.

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I am a girl and I am 13 and I haven't had my first period yet. I also haven't started to have a lot of breast development. I am confused about the signs. I have had discharge but nothing more. Please give me your advice.

Everyone develops at different rates.

I have friends who got their periods at 11 and started developing breasts before that but I also know people who didn't until they were 16, they're all normal.

Discharge is a sign that you will probably start your period within the next year or so. Usually you will start to develop hair under your arms and in your pubic area as well as the beginnings of breasts before you get your first period, so it's likely that this will all happen soon too.

Why not try asking some of the females in your family mother/sisters'/aunts etc when they started their periods? It's likely that you'll be similar to them and it might reassure you.

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missionary doggy and cowgirl.

I don't know what CLN is taking about...missionary isn't anal sex.

Missionary is the standard man-on-top position. The female will be lying flat on her back with the man between her legs and on top of her like so: http://givethatback.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/p_missionary1.jpg

Doggy is when the female is on all fours and the male enters her from behind: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DLWQGUECS64/TNiQ74SIwBI/AAAAAAAAAI8/lRN5sdTxMe8/s1600/p_doggyStyle.jpg

Cowgirl is the standard woman-on-top position, where the female straddles the male, facing him and 'rides' him (hence the name): http://images.johnkulot.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RrHMRwoKClYAAGUH0VI1/woman-on-top_07.gif?et=hAjqe%2BGvc6X3KGL9GPd4Dw

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I am going out to a club tommorrow night what should I wear Iam a 22 f if that helps.

It depends on the type of club it is and what you feel most comfortable in.

If I'm going to a smaller, more indie, underground type place playing dubstep/drum and bass/indie/electro etc then I'll dress down. I usually go for a black bodycon skirt, t-shirt/semi-dressy top, maybe a jacket and flat shoes.

If I'm going to a bigger, smarter place playing R&B/pop/dance music then I'll wear a nice dress and heels.

I ALWAYS wear more make up and do my hair properly if I'm going clubbing, regardless of the venue.

You can never go wrong with little black dress (or not so little if that's more your thing). They're very easy to accessorize and dress up or down depending on where you're going. If you're going to a dressier place, add a pair of heels, bare legs and a statement piece of jewellery and you're good to go. If you want to look more dressed down, then wear tights, flats and a cardigan or jacket.

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