Everyone's body develops on its own schedule, and it's not unusual at all not to have gotten your period at 14. You're right in that you don't need to be checked out until you're 16 if you have amenorrhea (that's the medical term for not getting your period). If you're really worried, you might feel better if you talk to the doctor...it would be horrible to worry about this for months and months.
If you can, try to put it out of your mind for now, because this happens to more girls than you would think. They just don't talk about it. gigi

There are many different positions you can assume to insert a tampon, but this is the way I've always done it (both with cardboard and other types of applicators):
Relax. Sit on the toilet or the edge of a chair, and spread your thighs wide. Bring the applicator up to the vaginal opening, but don't force the applicator inside--just push the tampon in from that point. I found that the tampon was always in just the right place when doing it this way. gigi

It's not "okay" to do drugs now, or at any time. But if you look at the way things are honestly, many many teens experiment with drugs, and many adults use drugs. I think that the advice is being given not to encourage people to use drugs (or it shouldn't be), but rather to answer someone's question honestly--no matter what is being asked--and not being judgemental. At least, that is what I would do if someone asked me about drugs on this site.
Drugs are harmful for various reasons, and this differs from substance to substance, but the one thing that covers all of them is that they are ILLEGAL...and that makes them "not okay", period. gigi

You may have torn some ligaments, and if so, you shouldn't be walking around without some support. I'd advise you to either go to the emergency room (they see a lot of this there) or call an orthopedist tomorrow and try to get in to see him. Only a doctor will know if it is safe for you to put weight on it. The sooner you see the doctor and do the right thing to let it heal, the sooner you'll be out on the court again! gigi

No, the filling itself doesn't hurt. However, the dentist has to widen the cavity a bit to smooth out the edges, etc. with a drill. Before he does this, he will give you a shot of Novocaine so you won't feel anything when he drills. Usually the dentist will numb your gum with some sort of gel applied with a Q-tip, so you won't even feel the shot!
The worst part is the sound of the drill. If your dentist offers you headphones so that you can listen to music, by all means take them! Good luck! gigi

Mine used to be clammy and sweaty because I was so nervous around other people. Are you shy? (I know that you can be really shy but still "act" like you're not.) And yes, there is a prescription medicine for this...I got some from a dermatologist I used to see...it's called Drysol. Good luck! gigi

It sounds like you have bronchitis, along with an enlarged lymph node, which is common when you have an infection. The treatment is antibiotics which you must get from the doctor. Don't "borrow" someone else's or use an old prescription because you don't know which of many "bugs" is causing the infection and if you take the wrong kind, not only will you not get better, but you could contribute to the problems we have now with "superbugs" that don't respond to regular medication.
So please make an appt. now! gigi

If you live close to the Mexican border, you can buy antibiotics without a prescription. You would need 10 days' worth of most antibiotics to clear the infection. I don't recommend this.

Nor do I recommend home remedies. My mom used to put warm oil in my ear and it HURT. An ENT doctor later told me that it had caused a small loss in hearing as well.

If 800 mg. of Advil (that's more than what is listed on the box...it's the prescription dose) doesn't help your pain, then the only thing that will is a narcotic which must be prescribed by a physician.

Nag your Mom until she makes the appt...it's important to you!!! gigi

Exercise is the fastest way to take care of those abs. As for dieting: If you are 5 feet tall you should weigh ABOUT 100 lbs, with 5 lbs. added for each 1 inch. This is for a healthy body, not for an anorectic body such as those seen on actresses, etc.
I'm not certain what the problem is with losing weight and your breasts. My daughter, at your age, was a 36DD. I tried to encourage her to get a breast reduction because breasts as large as hers will eventually give her back problems. Your breasts aren't that large.
If you're worried about getting smaller breasts with diet, don't. You would have to be on a starvation diet to do much about them...at least until you have a baby. (Breasts do weird things during and after childbirth).

Good luck! And if you lose weight, do it very slowly...you just don't have that much to lose.
Gigi

OK, you rode horses. This tissue could very well be the remnants of your hymen. That's the tissue that sometimes covers the vaginal openings of virgins. Athletic girls, esp. horseback riders, are well known to have torn hymens and it doesn't mean you're not a virgin anymore.
I wouldn't worry about it, or even give it another thought, unless it starts to hurt or seems infected. The next time you see a doctor, have her or him take a look, and that will really put your mind at ease. The remnants of a hymen can be snipped away.
Don't be afraid that you have some strange growth. I'm sure you'll be fine. Gigi

Before I can answer, would you tell me a few things about you? Are you a virgin? If not, when did you first have sex? Are you athletic?
Does the "body part" have any sensation...pain, whatever? How far does it stick out? Do you use tampons? Lastly, are you sure it is coming from your vagina? Don't be afraid to be absolutely truthful; I'll help you as best I can. Promise! Gigi

Is there any chance at all that you might be pregnant? Trust me, that's the first thing to come to a doctor's mind when diagnosing a girl with symptoms like yours. If not, just relax and if the same thing happens next month, see a doctor. On the other hand, if you could be pregnant, you should see a doctor immediately because you could have an ectopic pregnancy (that's when the fertilized egg attaches to something other than a uterus). Good luck. Gigi

It's not "normal" but it doesn't mean that there's anything seriously wrong with you, either. You probably have some sort of hormone imbalance (thyroid, ovarian) that your doctor can take care of with medication. Have your mom make an appointment, but in the meantime--don't worry! Gigi

I have had what I term a "soap opera life". In other words, I've seen it all. Almost.

I work in health care and I'm as old as the hills (not that old, I guess--but I'm definitely not a kid) so feel free to ask whatever you like.


NOTE: I AM NOT MY OWN FAVORITE COLUMNIST (SEE BELOW)!!!! I just hit the wrong button...

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