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Q: Hi. this is a little embarising but Im worried about my penis size. Im 13 and my is 5 inches. How big was your when you were 13? how big is it now? Im not trying to be crude its just im curious.
First of all, the average adult erect sive is about 5 and a half. i didnt know what a penis was when i was 13. I would say your way ahead of the game with room to grow. you'll be fine buddy. just keep it away from teachers!!!!
as of now, im about 7"
i have no complaints i dont guess.
later!

Q: Is there a way to stop a pregnant woman from drinking? I don't understand why it's not against the law. It's aginst the law to supply alcohol to minors, but it's ok to posion your unborn child?
i have always wondered why if mommie kills it its ok and legal but if someone else does it its murder. if daddy happens to want the child, no ones seems to care. why are you even suprized? this is how jacked up this world is.

Q: Ok so I have already gone to the doctor. I am taking medicine and a mulitvitamin. I am so tired. I don't even want to hear myself say it again. I am coughing up stuff, but it doesn't seem to me like it's getting any better. The worst thing is that I cannot sing.
It's mostly congestion. I have used cough drops, Nyquil, Vapor Rub. Took 3 baths last night trying to be able to breathe more clearly so I could sleep.
If I am not better by Monday, I am definitely calling the doctor again.
So has anyone got any bright ideas to how I can feel better?
try hydroxyzine which has a side effect of clearing up the sinuses, and try straight benadryl for better sleep. phenergan also has a sleep side effect. any drug that has antihistamne side effects or properties will make you drowsy and clear you up. there are also a few other prescription stregth drugs such as deconamine (decongestine) and claritin-d. get with your doctor about each!

Q: I like to shave everything if you know what i mean. well this is the first time but i noticed red little bumps by wear my pubic bone(the triangle area) well im not sure if its razor bumps. the day i shaved it hurt and then little bumps appeared. I think they are since i do shave against the grain which i heard is bad. they dont hurt it just hurt after i shaved. if any one could tell me if its from shaving plz let me know. there very small and only right by wear i was shaving.
its from ingrown hairs. always shave or wax with the grain. since the hair is naturally curly, you are setting yourself up for a nasty problem down the road. i think natural and trim, not bald, is sexier, but to each their own. you can use body wash or clean and clear to help out. (also "bump guard" the shave gel/creme) hope i helped.

Q: Are you still a virgin if you kind of had sex? meaning... If you were making out and everything and the guy and u start to have sex and stuff and he's like half way in and then you guys stop... is that still considered being a virgin or not?
Thanks!
(Unsure)
watch CHASING AMY, then you tell me!

Q: how can i motivate myself to workout more? i really need to get in shape for softball and basketball coming up. also, can anyone give me some exercises i should do to get in shape? like the name of them and a very brief, yet detailed explanation...i will rate those who answer honestly. and please dont delete this question!
dude, i am totaly not motivated to work out on my own. the best thing you can do is find a buddy who is motivated and make him drag you around. always use the battle buddy system!

Q: I really want to change my religion, I am a Roman Catholic I just don't believe in their thoughs and such. I am not sure what I want to be. Does any oen have any past experience? Is it like a legal thing if you want to change religions; like you have to get papers? Any help or comments or info about other religions would be greatly appreiciated!
dude, just pick a different church and go. i recommend finding christ yourself. baptist isn't a bad place to start. i wont go into who is right and wrong, but study to show yourself aproved!

Q: What exactly does Prozac do for you?
Fluoxetine (prozac) is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or mood disturbances, eating disorders, or obsessive or compulsive symptoms.

Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic disorder, and bulimia (binge eating and purging). Fluoxetine is also used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), symptoms of which occur in the week or two before a woman's menstrual period and commonly include irritability, mood swings, and tension as well as the physical symptoms of bloating and breast tenderness

Be carefull taking this shit!

Q: Is there a medication that can be taken for worrying and feeling anxious?
hydroxyzine!!! its safe and works for me. take it from me, i actually know. in the mean time, buy a pack of triple c's (cloricedin cold and cough) and take about 4-6 of em. see you in the sky buddy!

Hydroxyzine depresses activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which causes relaxation and relief from anxiety. Therefore, hydroxyzine is used to treat anxiety disorders and tension in stressful situations--before surgery, for example.

Hydroxyzine may also increase the effects of other medicines, such as pain relievers and sedatives, so it is useful after surgery also.

Hydroxyzine is also an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body. This makes hydroxyzine useful for treating allergic conditions, especially those that involve the skin, such as hives, itching, and rashes.

Hydroxyzine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Q: 13/m

hi,


i've taken the whole am-i-fat testing and stuff from different websites, and they all say the same thing, that i don't weight enough. i don't have an eating disorder or anything like that. my doctor i guess knows about this, but hasn't really told me to do anything. so... what can i do? i eat until i'm full, and thats it. please don't say "eat more!". i'll rate you if you give extremely good advice, give extremely funny advice, or give extremely bad advice.

yours,

the thin one
look, the army tells me i am fat, but minus maybe 10 pounds, i say i look ok! to me, the tell tail sign is in the face. if it's fat, your ok. you have to think...first, you are 13 and male. at that age i was light also. maybe 130?
anyhow, if you wanna gain wieght, get married. if you dont want to lose weight, dont smoke crack or take stackers. i'll tell you what, your about old enough to start wieght training without having to worry about acne too bad. start lifting. the need for your muscles to have energy will make you hungry. if you are agressive enough at cardio, you cant eat whatever the hell you want. just remember, don't worry about this crap until your at least 18. i mean, hell, look at scott wieland of STP and velvet revolver. he is a GD toothpick! never mind the fact skinny guys usually end up being the most hung people anyhow. bastards!

Q: This is the 4th day of the 4-day flu for me and my respretory is feeling perfectly normal. But throughout the flu I hadn't eaten barely anything. I lost about 5 pounds, but now when I try to eat even the simplest things(bread, crackers) I feel very naucious. Is this normal? How do I get over it? How can I gain that 5 pounds back without eating more then I fell like I can handle?
maintain a diet that is light. gatorade or pedialyte is good. also, non dairy protein shakes are good. as you eat normaly, your wieght will return. just dont overeat. there is no need to. it is very important to stay hydrated first and foremost and get rest. if i was there, i'd give you a IV :-)

Q: hi i am fourteen years of age and i have never had a partner, which means ive never been to any of the bases!! is the first kiss always the worse? i dont know what i am supposed to do when i am going to kiss somebody, like what your supposed to do with the lips, teeth, and tounge, and i am scared! i dont want to feel akward when i really suck at kissing..and im not really talented!! someone please tell me what i should do!
be glad, buddy. women cost money and guys just want sex. welcome to the world. you know, when i was 14...i played with toys and played ball. man, how times have changed. in the mean time, always wear a condom and practice makes perfect. just know the crap you are geting into. even at your age, there are gifts that keep on giving! (not the good kind) trust me.
anyhow. dont use teeth except to nibble or lightly bite the neck. never break the skin! dont use a tougue at first. take it easy...nice and slow. experiment, buddy. show the person how you care and be gentle. look them in the eyes. pay attention to them. never be afraid to ask. just don't tell them BS you cant back up later. (like how you feel and so on)

Q: Um, hi, I want help... Ok, i have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) which means you're really obsessed with doing things like washing your hands and taking a bath like so many times a day just to get rid of germs (yeah you need to). But sometimes you just do it even if you don't need to. I am also obsessive about locking doors. I think this can turn into depression. I'm trying to fight it. I don't wanna tell anyone but my really close friends cause I don't like expressing myself. And I wouldn't like taking pills or anything cause my mom is a nurse and she said that sometimes it can make it worse. How can i stop myself from doing things i don't really want to do. I do it even though i don't really want to cause I just force myself to. Soo... please give me your advice! I need help!
~Shy girl~
hell, i have been told by my exwife i was the same. i used to take zoloft and now take lexapro. look into a mild sedative called hydroxine. it may help. you have done well by acknowldeging your problem. i think a few of those things you do aint that bad. everyone has quirks. its what makes you YOU. as for your nurse mother...shame on her. sometimes drugs do work. you have to try to know. just know i am in the same boat (with depression no less) and i care. i know first hand the frustration of doing things and feeling mad, bad, sad, glad, and not knowing why. feeling helpless to what you think is a disease but is probably a minor abnomality or chemical imbalace. have faith, young one.

Q: hi im 15 and still a double a (crazy, i know), is there any way i could make my boobs grow naturally?someone at my lunchtable said carrots? i need boobs!! i mean im 15! and im tired of everyone saying things about them i want to cut theirs off! okay yeah im weird someone help me!
i cant say i feel you. please wait until you have developed a little more until thinking of surgery of some kind. the risks are there. anyway, you need more self confidence...i mean, gwen stefani and freaking hot and has almost non-existent boobs. there is someone for everyone. there are people like me who dont like big breasts and prefer a In-shape, proportional body or a nice rear to tits anytime. anyhow, you don't need squat, except a education. and besides...your freaking 15!!! Jesus!

Q: There's this guy I like I mean a lot he sits next to me in all the classes we have together (which is most of them 2) and were like really good friends And I asked him out he said yes!But he likes this other girl on and off! But what i've heard is he likes me more and now he hates her! But they still talk (like friends)and when i'm around him it feels like were just friends! How do I make him mine, and make him like my real bf?
You can't make anybody do anything. You must start by being open and honest. tell him how you feel and how it makes you feel. look, you are obviously young...and relationships come and go. i have been through that too. just know that different people bring out different sides of ourselves. also, you have to trust him until proven otherwise..have confidence in yourself. sometimes we try so hard to make relationships work we run the people off. if you act desperate even in the least, it will make you unattractive. show off what your all about, and men will follow, and hopefully he'll get the hint

Q: so im 13/f, 4'9, and 66 lbs. there are rumors (sorry if i spelled that wrong) about me being anorexic, but i am not. i try to ignore/stop them(rumors), but i cant! its getting worse and worse! and no matter WHAT i tell people, they think im a physco anorexic person.
first of all, please get yourself checked out. try not to worry about what they think. they are young, stupid and ignorant. there is someone in this world for everyone and when you get my age, you'll see why they were so stupid and wonder why you ever even cared.

Q: Theirs a game tonight and i know that my boyfriend is going to be there but im not sure if any of my friends are going. I feel kinda nervous when im walking into the school bymyself and then everyone else is already at teh game ill get afraid that no one i kno will be there. should i go?
for God's sake. quit being a freaking sheep and follow the beat of your own drum. if you wanna go watch ball, then go! grab a buddie if you can, of course. but heck, there is always PS2!

Q: Ok i want a job, to earn some cash. im 14 female. i know i can get a job at a local grocery store, but i don't know if ppl will make fun of me. also my friend who's 15 just applied there and if she works there i don't want to copy her, but thats the only place i can get a job at since im only 14. i don't know if i should apply there or not, cuz i probably will be working a lot if i get the job and i won't be able to go anywhere to like the movies or something. I don't know what to do! any advice? thanks!
who give's a rat's @#$ what everyone else thinks. do what real americans do, if you want something, work for it. have pride in yourself.

Q: Does any1 know how old you have to be to work at donatos? Someone told me it was 14 but I'm not quite sure. If it is 14 then what are the chances of them hiring a 14 year old. Im on principals honor roll, wrestle, and play football. If that counts for anything.
cudo's for wanting to work. try again when your 16. in the mean time...be young and have fun. you only live once.

Q: ugh okay. so i used to date this kid.. and everything was cool for a while until he started to be a real jerk to my friend. so we broke up and we got into this HUGE argument and it was a big ugly mess. & now, he's dating my "aquaintence" who is a slut, and i don't really like her but she thinks were really good friends but she smells terrible and he's only going out with her to get some action and its obvious. but everytime anyone mentions him or i see him (which is on a rare occasion, but i still do) i get really really really mad and i say im ok and blah blah blah im over it w/e.. but i dont think i really am.. wtf do i do to get fully over this mess?
well, lets first start with the double standard of her being a slut. i mean, come on... just about everyone has sex now-a-days. Even I am a slut...i guess. No, really..let's get down to business. You dated him, had your differences and now it is over. it is on you to move on. I know it is hard. the thought of my ex's bf john having sex with my ex-wife severly screwed my head up. YOU MUST LET GO. It's his loss. You may not be over it, but quit beating yourself up. All in due time, dear. now, weather this girl is a slut or she smells bad is irrelevant. your comparing yourself to this chick wondering what does she have that i don't. understandable? yes.
there are 4 ways to deal with this. 1) pray and talk to jesus and read your bible 2) spend some time with your self to find who you are 3) spend money and eat choclate ice cream. 4) suck it up, drive on and move on. be strong; thats what i say!

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ArmyMedic
Age: 27 (Libra)
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Job: U.S. Army Medic
Likes: chocolate, wine, tattoo's, sex, my daughter, all kinds of music, and cereal!

I have been there and done that. Divorce, Marrage, Children, Sex, and Depression. You name it. Feel free to ask me anything.

I am currently stationed at Fort Drum, NY

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