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Yeah, & I really like him.
He told me that him and his girlfriend broke up like 2 thursdays ago. & we have hung out a lot since. But everytime I go to his or is "ex" girlfriends myspace, they say that they are still dating. But idk. Me and him flirt a lot. I dont want to keep flirting if they are still dating. idk what to do.

Straight forward - ask him.
You never know, hey may have genuinely forgot to change it - same with his ex.
Just be casual about it. Don't sound angry.
"Why does your myspace still say you're dating _______?"
and you're right to not want to flirt with him if he is dating her. Keep away if it turns out they are. He should know better not to flirt with you if he is with his ex. Says alot about him really, doesn't it...

not sure if this is the right category but yah..

say this guy has a girlfriend and he lets another girl like give him a hand job but it wasn't really a hand job because he still has his pants on and the girl is just rubbing his dick from the outside of the guys pants,

and then the guy rubs the girls vagina but outside the pants..

is that considered cheating on the other girl?

People have different opinions to what cheating is.
but personally, I feel that is definitely cheating and I bet everyone else thinks the same, because
they were touching each other in a sexual manner. Making out and going further is cheating in my eyes.

I have a pretty nice camera, 6 megapixels so the pictures turn out really good and clear and I load them on the computer and have to resize them. But when I resize them, they get a little blurry and the quality isn't as good. I resize them on paint. Is there any better way to resize them?

Thanks :)

Try using resizing websites:
http://www.shrinkpictures.com/
http://www.picresize.com/
http://resizepic.com/
More here:

You can also resize them on Word.
Do you have any photo editing software? (photoshop etc) If not, you might want to try some free trials.
Download Gimp. It's like photoshop but free. Or try websites such as www.lunapic.com, http://snipshot.com/

Where's a good place to get myspace stuff? Meaning, I want to hide my top and my friends. Thanks (:

This is a generator to hide things if you aren't very good with codes yourself:
http://www.mygen.co.uk/index.php?page=generators§ion=hidestuff

There's alot more on that website if you're interested, too.

Some other websites that may be of use to you are;
www.whateverlife.com - Possibly one of the most popular sites for all things MySpace.

http://www.myspacemonk.com/
http://www.myspace-codes.com/
and thousands more here!

Good luck

Is it true that sometimes one of the side effects of getting your period is breaking out? Becuase I just got mine, and I broke out REALLY bad. My friend says that happens to her, too, sometimes. So I was just wondering if it was...and what I could do to help it. thanks!

It's totally normal to get spots at the time of your period. You can either wait it out, or buy face washes. If you get really bad ones, I'd recommend getting prescribed medicine.
Don't worry about it though.

:(
I really really like this guy Dan.
We aren't dating, but we are practicaly a couple, just minus the asking out bit.
So I made out with him for the first time a couple of days ago.
And I was quite disapointed.
He's too slobbery, and I like of lots of tongue when I kiss and he doesn't do much with his.
Is there any way to kinda correct him without, flat out tellling him whats wrong.
I can try and show him what I like, but
How do you deal with those exact problems.

People kiss differently. Just show him your techniques. You don't have to be rude about it. Say it in a jokey way if you like "I take it you don't like tongue as much as me!!" and hopefully he will ask why and ask you what you mean.. meaning you get to show him.
but to be honest, I wouldn't worry about it. It was your first kiss. Maybe he was nervous. Either way, it will get better within time as he will adjust to how each other kisses.

Okay I move way too fast with guys. I don't think I'm a slut because I don't go out with that many guys I'm kind of picky. I'm in this relationship with this really great guy and we have been together for 9 now and on the 7th month we had sex on the 8th month we did four play (hand jobs,fingering etc)and oral. he doesn't have a problem but i do is that bad?????

If you have a problem with it, why did you do it? In future, if you aren't happy with how fast the relationship is going, don't EVER feel you need to speed things up just to make your partner happy.
and every couple do things at different rates. There's no set times. Some might wait days before doing things whereas others can even wait years.
and personally, I don't think 7 months is too soon - but that's just my opinion.

almost 16/f.

I've never been kissed. Is that horribly pathetic and embarrassing?

:(

Not at all. I know lots of people who didn't get their first kiss until after they were 16. It's nothing to worry about. It just shows you are waiting for the right person to come along. Who cares what anybody else thinks or if they've already had theirs. Cheer up! It happens at different times for everyone. :)

Hi I had unprotected sex with by boyfriend, but he didnt not cum in me! i dont think that he pre-ejaculate in me either, is there any chance that i can get pregnant?

According to your additional info, you started your period the next day. You aren't pregnant.

"Precum itself does not contain sperm, but be careful when you're APPROACHING ejaculation. Precum is not only a lubricant and a cleaner, but also a nutrient-rich medium for the sperm to swim in that they eat as they travel towards the egg. Because of this, it DOES mix with the sperm right before ejaculation, and it is possible for this mixture to leak out as precum would."
Next time, remember there's always a chance of pregnancy even if he doesn't cum. Be safe.

Okay, well you know when you just know a guy likes you?
Well, ive heard many tmes that this guy likes me, and the way he acts, its pretty obvious. But he is the most annoying boy to walk this earth! He keeps following me, and getting really close to my face when he talks, and spits during it! I back up but he just gets closer and babbles on about all this stuff because hes "REally hyper" Ive given him "hints" ignored him, everything possible! Everyday i meet my friends in a specific spot before the bell for homeroom rings, and hes figured out my schedule! He follows me there and pretends hes friends with my friends when i know hes not! I dont think ive ever been this more angry or upset. i really need help. hes also obnoxious and immature, and everytime i ignore him he goes "why you ignoring me?! Your depressed arent you? tell me why your deppressed BLAH BLAH..." Im sorry but ive had it. I need a way to get him off my back and out of my life. Please! Im really nor trying to be mean, but my best friend has tried giving me tips and ive done everything! So have my friends at school, they all agree hes annoying too, by the way.

If you have tried everything, perhaps it's time for you to become a little more firm. When he gets too close - say you prefer your own space.
Find a way to let him know you don't like him. Or next time he follows you to your friends, think of a plan. Talk about someone you like and make it obvious it is not him, for example.
I can imagine how annoying this is, but kudos for him not giving up yet!
Don't worry though, he will realize sooner or later.
Try to meet your friends in a different spot? That should give him some idea at least.
and don't lead him on in any way. If you don't, you've nothing to feel guilty about and within time, he will back off.
When he talks to you, be civil, but try to make it very brief. It's not nice to be mean.
He's either just really infatuated with you or really doesn't realize how annoying he is being. If he still doesn't get the message, the only thing left to do would be to ask him why he always follows you etc. Hear his side. Then tell him it makes you uncomfortable and if he could please stop.

My nephew, who lives with me, wont eat anything. if he eats anything its unhealthy foods. the only reason he even gets unhealthy foods id because my sister (his mother) is so worried that he wont eat anything at all. I've read up on it and im sure he's more than just a picky eatter. he eats next to nothing at all. he gets milk at bed time and his mother gives him granola bars because he likes them and they arent as unhealthy as the candy he beggs for. the doctors tell her to feed im high callerie foods but her idea of high callerie foods are junk foods adn i dont know how to get it in her head that those foods arent good for him. i know she only give him thoes foods because she knows he'll eat them. but he seriously doesnt eat any healthy foods. and hever since he stoped eatting baby food, he wont eat anyting that looks like it like yogert or soups. Hes 2 years old and weighs 25 lbs. hes not lossing wieght but not gaining. the doctors say hes not mal-nutritioned.

i need some ideas on why he doesnt eat and what i can do for him....

Thank you to anyone who can help me

My nephew was exactly the same as yours. Now he is 3, he has started eating a few proper foods.
If the doctors say he is okay and isn't malnutritioned, you shouldn't really worry. It's quite common and as he gets older, he will start eating good foods.
Give him a very small amount of food. If there is a plate full or too much on the spoon, it can look like alot to someone his age and he won't eat it.
Try foods which are easy to eat, like mashed potato. Eggs are good, so it's great if he can eat them. Try cut up hard boiled eggs/scrambled etc.
If your nephew drinks alot of milk, cut down the intake - substitute for juices.
Cut the skin off an apple and cut very small chunks of it. He may like it.
Maybe if he sees you eating the foods as well, he will want to try.
Most toddlers are very fussy eaters. It's a stage they go through.

"Be aware of how little food a young child needs. A TABLESPOON PER YEAR OF AGE (i.e. two tablespoons for a two-year-old) of starches, fruits and vegetables is an adequate serving size. As for meat or chicken, a serving is the size of the CHILD'S PALM."

When you put a condom on, do you have to pinch the end? I didn't know you had to do that, it never said anything on the directions! =/

The condom never broke or came off though..

Please just answer the question. I have had sex multiple times. I'm also on another birth control.

Yes, otherwise air will be trapped inside it and it can cause it to break.

iam 24 yrs old male.can i do masterbation for around 10 times a day?will there be any diadvantages for excessive masterbation?what is the actual process to do masterbation,how i have to hold my pennis?plz reply me.

Masturbation is healthy, but I strongly feel 10 times a day is too much. There's normal.. and then there's on the verge of becoming addicted, which can give you some of the following;
Lower back pain
Stress / Anxiety
Soft / Weak Erection
Premature Ejaculation
Eye floaters or fuzzy vision
Groin / Testicular Pain
Pain or cramp in the pelvic cavity or/and tail bone
Cut down.
and for ways of masturbating, look at this website:
http://sexuality.about.com/od/anatomyresponse/ht/masturbatemen.htm

so i'm going to give my guy a blow job for the first time and he's going to return and such. i'm really really nervous.. so first off, is it normal to be nervous? and second, i dont really know what to do so does it like "come natural?"
please help, and thanks in advance.

Yes, it's normal to be nervous, especially when doing things your first time. Since we can't post "how to's", look here:

Thousands of sites to choose from to to get a better understanding of what to do.
Also, it would be nice of your boyfriend to point you in the right direction, by telling you what feels good as you do it.
and be prepared incase he ejaculates.
Really, don't worry about it. and remember, noone's making you do this, so if you decide you aren't ready, I'm sure your boyfriend wouldn't mind if you put it on hold.
Best of luck anyway.

do girlz have to shave their pubic hair?

No, no, no!
Some do, some don't. It's all about personal preference. If you don't like it, or think you have too much, then sure, you can do something about it like trimming/shaving etc.

What do you think of them? Im 16 and sometimes i want one really bad and sometimes idk. What do you think? Are tehy cute or not? I cant decide please dont say 'dont get it if you arent sure if you want it' beucase its not a permanent thing and can always be taken out

Personally, I hate them, but who cares what anyone else thinks. If you want it, get it. and you're right, it's not like it's permanent, but it's still good to be 100% sure before you mutilate yourself.

am male, i heard over masturbation builds in-security in oneself how far is it true?

is it natural that females to masturbate?

I'm sorry, I don't understand this question very well, but I will try my best.
It is normal for females to masturbate just as much as it is for males. Whether they want to though, is a different story. Some do, some don't.
In the first part of your question, do you mean if a male masturbates too much? I wouldn't say there are any bad side effects to masturbation. It is perfectly normal and healthy. The only time it can get bad is if it effects every day things (such as going to school/work etc) and to be honest, I have never heard of the insecurity part. Maybe you're better off asking a male.

I got my cartiledge pierced in the beginning of august of this year and the other day i noticed a small bump under it and it started pussing and bleeding. I took out the piercing and cleaned the area with alcohol swabs. I just tried to put in the piercing a little while ago and it won' go in, i looked in the back of my ear where the piercing should go through and it seems to have closed up alrady, is this possible or is it just scarred skin. Im not sure what to do i don't wnat this hole to close up because I want to put my piercing back in.

Of course it's possible. I really recommend you leave it. Forcing it back through can make the bump worse because as of now, it's not clear what it is. It can also be easier for infections to start.
If I were you, I would wait a month and get it re-pierced if you really want it in the same spot.
The same thing happened to me with a nose piercing. I couldn't get it back in for the life of me and it made the bump worse, so I left it to heal and repierced it at a later date.
As for the bump, it could be caused by a few different reasons.
*Bad quality jewelry
*Accidently hitting the piercing and maybe even not remembering
*Keloid
I doubt it is a keloid though.
Just a tip:
If you ever get a bump like it again, don't take the jewelry out. What you need to do is apply hot (not too hot)salt water compresses to it for about 15 minutes, 3 times a day. It will take a while, but it will gradually go down. Things like that take time - especially if it's cartilage.

hi its me again just to let you know i know him well and speak to him and we are friends not just through msn and 4 years difference is not a big deal for me and him and i know he wants to be my boyfriend so what do i do??

thanks

Hey, thanks for clearing that part up.
I still reckon you need to tell your parents if you want to go ahead and have a relationship with this boy. For them to allow it, they need to meet him. Why don't you ask him to come over as a friend and let him meet your parents and your sister. Afterwards, you can hint to them you like him and then see what they say. You also must make it perfectly clear it will be non sexual.
If for some reason you can't have him over, explain to them there is a boy you like and you want to start dating.
If you need help, I'm sure your sister would be willing to back you up if you told her first.
If they allow it, that's fine. but if not, continue having him as a friend and who knows, maybe when you're 16 he still may be single. It's bad to go against your parents at this age - it will bring up alot of trust issues in the future etc.
Talk to them and see what they say.

14/f
my parents are really protective of me and my sister my sisters 18 and im 14 im in year 10 and my mum or dad drops me off at school and picks me up and im not allowed to go out by myself or even to my friends house i have to be with them or only if im at school. Im tamil and ive got a thing for tamil gangsters they are so hot i want to just be around them and stuff but i cant go out??? what shall i do and i want to be with this boy???
thanks

There are tonnes of parents like yours and it's perfectly natural. They're doing their jobs. Perhaps if you show them you are mature enough to do things alone, they may negotiate with you.
Talk to them. You should try to negotiate, too. Ask to go to your friends house for a few hours. and make sure you follow all their rules if they agree - such as being back on time etc. Ask if it's possible for one of them to drive you to your friends house so they know where you are and who you are with etc.
That's the most you can do to be honest. If they still say no, unfortunately, you're just going to have to suck it up. You live under their roof, so you must follow their rules. I know that's not what you want to hear, although it's the truth.
So talk to them and have a mature conversation about it. Within time, they will most probably let you out for a little bit every now and then and if they know they can trust you, you'll be able to do it more frequently.
I must also add, your "thing for tamil gangsters" - if they do let you out and find out you're hanging with them and possibly hooking up with the guy you like, they'll most probably never let you out again, so don't push your luck just yet. :)
You will be old enough soon for all of that later.
Best of luck though girlie!

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