You may have Meniere's disease. My great-uncle has it, and he has a lot of the same symptoms.

Here's some information.

http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic232.htm

To help, he takes Gravol. Something else that helps an upset stomach is crystallized ginger. You can buy it in bulk at the grocery store. Just eat a chunk, and it helps a lot.

If the guy was vacuum-sealed from birth, maybe...

You see, people are breeding grounds for bacteria. We carry billions of them everywhere; in our mouths, on our skin, in our digestive tract, everywhere!

So even though he wouldn't pick up any exotic bacteria on the moon, he would still likely decompose because of the bacteria he carries with him.

Interesting point though... what about the really low temperatures on the dark side of the moon? Maybe he'd freeze, and the bacteria would die! Then he might not decompose...

Here's the thing. These sites aren't illegal themselves.

It's the laws in your area that make downloading the content illegal. If it's not licensed, it's not legal to download.

Long story short, there is no magical legal site to download music from.

In Canada (where I live) the copyright laws are a lot more forgiving... it's okay to download unlicensed material, so long as it's for your own personal use.

Tobias, Lucas and Gavin are all fine. They're nice, fairly unique names without being too weird.

However, remember that your baby's father has a say in naming them too!

(I would love to name a boy Thaddeus or Atticus, but there's no way I'll be able to; my boyfriend would never let me!)

Maybe for the other names, you could come up with a compromise, and use them as middle names?

Cup sizes go up with your band size, too.

So, a 34C is one cup size smaller than a 36C... and the same size as a 36B.

It's actually the most common size, so it's not 'too big'.

I'd say to stick it out. You've made a commitment, and who knows, you might enjoy yourself!

This past summer I worked a 36 hour train ride away from home, at a fishing resort. I started having serious doubts (especially when I first started) because the work was hard, long hours, etc.

Because I was so far away, I kept with it, and I ended up having the best summer of my life!

What you're doing sounds like a great opportunity. You could regret giving up on it for the rest of your life.

Don't self-diagnose. If online tests are right, then I have an IQ of 172... I happen to know it's only 146.

Go see your family doctor, or a guidance counsellor at school. Your doctor may be able to get you a referral to a therapist or psychiatrist.

Without circumcision, men have a sort of extra tube of skin that covers their penis.

Circumcision is the removal of this skin. It can be done for religious reasons, or just for cleanliness (it's harder to clean an uncircumcised penis).

You don't want to be like them. Their lives are superficial and shallow.

Honestly, do you really want to be liked only for what you look like? If you're not in that group, it means that you have more to offer than just that.

Trust me on this... in the long run, you'll be better off just being yourself. Men actually prefer normal girls when they get older.

Don't worry. Guys are easily visually stimulated; they like looking at nice things. It doesn't mean he's replacing you, or being unfaithful.

He probably got upset because he thought you'd be angry or disgusted with him. Men are usually fairly shy with their girlfriends about their porn viewing habits (my boyfriend is still really nervous about me seeing his).

Let him have his fun. If he feels that he can be honest and open with you, then he will. Just don't get upset with him, because he'll start hiding it. He won't stop.

Well, what you have isn't acne. Acne is a serious skin condition. What you're experiencing is a bit of a breakout... most people with acne would be thankful to have only 5 or 6 pimples!

Apparently another home remedy is to put a dab of toothpaste on your pimples overnight.

Sore throats are not sexually transmitted diseases... meaning that you can't pass them onto someone through genital contact.

Cold sores are a form of herpes (herpes simplex) that can be passed on to the genitals. Sore throats are a symptom (likely of a cold), and colds don't affect your reproductive organs!

I don't use anything like that, and I've never had skin problems. However, if you're genetically predisposed to bad skin, you may need to use them.

You're right, though... using too many products on your skin can prematurely age you... so you'd end up spending even more to try and reverse that damage!

It's absolutely healthy. You can't get any diseases from it, which is definitely a pro.

I can't really think of anything negative, so I'll focus on the positive:

- Less likely to engage in sex at an early age
- Great way of relieving tension
- You learn about your body so that when you start being sexually active, you know what you like and it's more enjoyable for you
- You become more comfortable with yourself and your sexuality

It won't do anything bad to you! I can't stress that enough!

Well, that's one I've never heard.

Masturbation is perfectly normal. She could masturbate from dawn till dusk, and it won't make any difference.

Just so you know, I think it's great that you don't have a 'deadline'. So many girls come on here asking how to lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks... a totally unrealistic goal. You're definitely looking at this the right way.

I'll attack the issues one by one...

1) DIET CHEATING: I find that when I set out to go on a diet, I eat less healthily than usual. Why? Because I feel like I'm cheating myself of foods that I like.

Don't call it a diet. Just make it a mission to eat healthier. That way you won't resent that salad on your plate. Instead of thinking "This will help me lose weight", try thinking "This is full of vitamins" or "This is really healthy!". Mental outlook makes all the difference.

2) SNACKING & CRAVINGS: Here's the problem; a lot of people entirely cut out junk food, or only eat healthy snacks. Guess what? You're still going to crave chocolate, or ice cream, etc.

Rather than entirely cutting those things out of your diet, try having less of it. Instead of eating a whole chocolate bar, buy a bag of little chocolates (like Hershey's Kisses) and keep them in the freezer. Because they're hard, they're harder to eat, and because it takes you longer to eat them, your craving goes away without stuffing your face. If you really like ice cream, try sorbet or gelato, or low-fat ice cream or frozen yogourt. Just spoon out a half to 3/4 of a cup, and top it with tons of fresh fruit; berries, tropical fruit, etc. It's really tasty, and it kills your craving.
An easy substitution to make if you're craving chips is eating tortilla chips with salsa instead.

Remember that everything is okay, just as long as you eat it in moderation.

3) EXERCISE: If you're like me, you hate the gym. I can't exercise for the sake of exercising. If you're not enjoying what you're doing, then you won't feel motivated to do it.

What I did was to find an activity that I love. It took a little trial and error, but eventually I found that martial arts were the way for me to go. I personally love that I was learning while I was exercising, and I had goals set out for me (advancing in levels). Any activity where there are levels of advancement is a really good choice, because it motivates you to try harder and push yourself.

Other than that, drag a friend into it! When I wanted to start building my cardio endurance for karate, I made my best friend start going for jogs with me in the mornings before school. If you have a friend with you, chances are that you won't skip sessions.

Dreamland, USA?

Sorry, but you'll only find that in teenage dramas.

Watch out. I just had to help my friend through a really rough time because of a similar situation. She ended up stabbing her boyfriend twice.

Pretty much, it sounds like the beginnings of an abusive relationship. My friend's started off with the same sort of thing; they'd blow off school to go hang out, she didn't hang out with friends without him, etc. Eventually it got to the point where she failed out of university because he wouldn't let her leave the apartment, and she wasn't even allowed to talk to anyone on MSN or the phone. He got physically violent. The worst part of all this was not being there for her, because I didn't know what was happening.

If I'd seen the warning signs, though, I could have helped. I know she won't listen to you now, but make sure you stay in contact. If things start getting worse, tell her about your concerns again. Just don't let her go through things alone.

As a side note, it's not a "gay" question unless you're asking about homosexuality, or if it's a really happy question ;)

Anyways, there is no 'normal' shape for nipples. Everyone's are different shapes, colours, and sizes. Don't worry about it, though, because as long as you have them, that's all that matters to men.

You'll lose weight... and end up with serious vitamin deficiencies. To stay healthy and lose weight that you'll keep off, you have to consume lots of different foods. I'm assuming you're a teenager? You don't want to mess with your body development by starving yourself.

Try sticking to low-fat meats, lots of fruits and veggies, and skim or 1% milk.

Exercise is really important! Try getting out for a 20 minute walk every morning/evening... it makes a huge difference.

My Personal Forum

My name is Amanda and I'm 26 years old. I'm currently studying electrical engineering. Armed with a fairly odd sense of humour and a sunny outlook on life, I'll take on just about anything. I'm also cussedly stubborn, which has its ups and downs. Things get tough sometimes, and I've never been one to run from it.

In my last 8 years with Advicenators, I've gone from honours student to failing out of university (and getting back on top again!), from single to married, from tenant to homeowner.

Until lately, I have been struggling with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and OCD, which had basically ruined my life and taken just about everything from me. I'm thankful every day for every experience I've had because of this ordeal, because it's helped to make me who I am today. Things like that really make you appreciate what you do have. Now that I'm back in work and school and starting to become myself again, I couldn't be happier. I credit Advicenators with saving my life back when I was a teenager, which is a big part of why I'm still here.

I won't necessarily give you the answers you want to hear, but I'll always be honest and do my best to help.

Gender:
Location:
Occupation:
Age:
Member Since:
Answers:
Last Update:
Visitors:
Main Categories:




Favorite Columnists