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13/m Sometimes my mom touches me down there on my thing. She has for years now and never says anything about it. We were talking in sex ed and I realize this is like sexual abuse and is bad. Who do I contact about this so she stops? Just like local police or what? I don't want to ask in class. It's embarrassing. Is there like sex abuse hotline or 1-800 number I call?

http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cps/

Child Protective Services are who you want to go to. It's best to get this taken care of right away.

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I am a 45 year old male. I served in the army for 20 years. I was medically discharged due to a negligent life threatening parachute collision. I could not live without being in the army. So on my last day before heading off on holidays, I went up to my room on the barracks and swallowed in excess of 300 tablets. Previously I had been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) of which I was taking a cocktail of drugs. On top of that I was also taking a cocktail of drugs for the pain from my parachute injuries.So I swallowed the pills...wrote my goodbye letter to my wife and 4 daughters. Unfortunately I woke up in hospital. 2 years later I slashed my left wrist and I was bleeding into a bucket whilst talking to a counsellor...once again I woke up in hospital. I want to die. I can not take this life of mine any more. Please tell 100% how to commit suicide!

You have a wife, four daughters, they need you. Get a therapist and a psychologist. Suicide is never, ever the answer. It hasn't worked your past two attempts, and there's a reason. I grew up without a father, and I'll tell you it was/is living hell. Leaving your daughters will just break them... Your wife needs you and so do they. The best thing for you is proper counseling, and perhaps some time in an institution where they can help you. You have everything to live for.

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Ok so I have never played football on an actual team but have always love watching it and playing it with friends. I was playing catch with my high schoolsvarsity quarterback the other day and he was throwing me about 50-60 yards ( i know the yardage because we were in a local universitys practice dome)bombs and i was catching them all and then the same to another kid and I was playing defense and intercepted them all too. After we were done playing he told me I had good hands and I said yeah i regret not going out for football as a freshmen and now its too late and responded to me saying no its not! But i think it is, so i was wondering if you think i should go out for football as a senior for the first time or not? I have always wanted to try it for the experience and just to know how good or bad I would do, I think I would be good at running or receiving, my school only has about 50-65 kids in each grade so we arent very big so i would be on the team for sure and it would be a good experience and good for my transcript, would this be a good idea or a waste of my time and everyone elses on the team?

Thanks

Do it, you're obviously good enough, and if you don't you'll regret it.

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http://www.phijhe.com/wp-content/hairstyle/2009/01/wavy-long-wedding-hairstyle.jpg

how can i make my hair look like this without using heat?

Velcro curlers should do the trick, along with some hairspray.

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Hi, Ive broken up with my boyfriend recently (about 2 months ago) and im having a really hard time dealing with it. He has a drinking problem and is not very "trustworthy" when it comes to faithfulness. Of course he's begged for second (and third) chances, all which ive given to him, and now he wants another one. Im being firm by saying no, and now he is turning it around on me saying he's "tried" and thats it. All he ever wants to do is "SAY" he's sorry. He never wants to "DO" anything to show me. He said nothing he ever says is good enough for me. Please help :(

Well love, lets put it this way... he's a dirtbag and you deserve way better. I understand that it's hard to let go, even if they have treated you badly. It is going to take time to get over him completely, but don't give him another chance, and maybe not talking to him would be helpful.

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22/F

Okay, so the guy I like is 27/M. He is a teacher at the school I work at. I've known him for a year +. I know more about him than he probably knows about me (because he and the teacher I work with are like best friends, so I get a inside scoop here and there). Anyhow, I don't know if the man likes me. He knows I like him because a co-worker told him. She said that you could tell by his expression that he was "thinking". He did this because she asked him if he liked the two other teachers that liked him and he flat out said no, but when she asked him about me, he said "I have to holler at her..." (I don't know what that means).

So anyhow, at work we'd to make eachothers presence known. Like one day he came into my class and shut off the lights when I wasn't paying attention, and once he wrote me note calling me a stranger and asking me where I am when he comes by to visit my classroom. He's even poked me on facebook if that makes any difference.

I've wrote him a note tellin him how much the students love him because the sups are on his case and he's too the point of quitting so I figured it would be a nice gesture. He later thanked me for the note and whatnot.

But anyhow, I can honestly say that we probably to shy people. He hasn't been in a relationship for years (maybe 5-6 years) and I've basically been single for 4 years. So this dating this is probably new to the both of us... I just want to know if he is even worth pursuing... what if he isn't interested in me at all?

I mean I accept him for who he is flaws and all. (Cause the students are QUICK to point out his flaws, but those flaws attact me to him more.)

Something about him different. I'm not chasing after him or anything. Lol I'm not tryin to look desparate or anything.

So the question is... are the signs there? What could possibly be going on in his head?

From what you say he seems to be quite the flirtatious one with you. Most definitely take the opportunity that is being given to you, dear.

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I'm 20/f almost 21 and I'm only a size 32 a.. what is wrong? Why havnt my boobs grown?

Nothing is wrong. Every women's breasts are different. Embrace what you have! Plus, since your boobs are smaller you can pull off so many different kinds of clothing that fuller breasted women could not! You'd look great in flowey tops, you can pull off going bra-less so you can wear dresses/shirts with interesting backs, or backless shirts/dresses!!

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I left a realationship that was hard on me for a new one. i do nonthing but fight with my new bf & find myself wanting to run back to old one. i feel so confused . i wonder if maybe just being single is better?

Anytime you leave a relationship, you should take some time to be single before you start a new one. The fighting might just be left over stress from the old relationship. Only stay in the relationship if you are happy being with the person.

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I found out I'm pregnant and at first my thoughts were to abort. I didn't really care about my baby and I immediately dyed my hair and smoked a few cigarettes. I guess I was angry. Anyway, I've since thought about it after my friends talked to me and I actually want to keep my baby. I feel bad that I immediately did things to hurt it but now I'm trying to do good because if I give birth and don't want it then I want it to be adopted and if I want to keep it then I want it to be healthy. anyway, enough of that, nail polish is what I'm curious about. Is it safe to paint your nails when you're pregnant? And what i mean is is it 100% safe to paint your nails when you're pregnant? I don't want some like "it usually is" type answer because I seriously NEED to know. THANK YOUU

Chemicals in nail polish are only dangerous if you are exposed to them in high amounts. To keep it safe I wouldn't expose yourself to nail polish often, if at all during pregnancy, due to the presence of the chemical Toluene in nail polish. (Toluene harmfully effects the nervous system when exposed to high levels.)
It's not painting your nails that's the problem, it's breathing in the fumes and toxins that are in the nail polish that can potentially cause harm.

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are carrots good 4 u

yes, carrots are good for you.

In-fact they benefit our bodies by:

Boosting immunity (especially among older people).

Reducing photosensitivity (beta-carotene protects the skin from sun damage).

Improving symptoms of HIV.

Easing alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Helping to heal minor wounds and injuries.

Reducing the risk of heart disease.

Reducing the risk of high blood pressure.

Cleansing the liver, and when consumed regularly, can help the liver excrete fats and bile.

Fighting bronchitis.

Fighting infection (vitamin A keeps cell membranes healthy, making them stronger against disease-causing microorganisms)

Improving muscle, flesh, and skin health.

Helping fight aneamia.

Reducing acne. >

Improving eye health.

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Okay my best friend just told me shes bi..And im a girl to.I dont know what to do, should I still be her friend or should I like not be..Im kinda creeped out cause I dont want her to like hit on me or nething.What should I do? Im only 14 to what should I do

She obviously considers you to be a rather close friend, I'm assuming, if she confided this in you. But dear, there is nothing to be afraid of. She is no different now than she was before. Just because someone is bi/homosexual does not mean they are interested in you. It's the same thing as having a straight friend. There is no difference. Be a good friend, be supportive, ask her questions (I doubt she'll get offended by any of them), instead of running away from this, learn about it, sexuality has nothing to do with friendship. I want to make this clear sweetie, just because someone is bi/homosexual does not mean they are attracted to everyone of their same sex. It's the same thing as being straight. You're straight? That doesn't mean you are attracted to every boy you see right? Friends don't judge other friends. Keep an open-mind dearie.

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Ok, so i have been with this boy for a year and a half now. We have known each other for going on five years, we met when we were 17. He had a girl at the time and he cheated on her with me, but he ended up staying with her... We stopped talking and met back up.. We got together april 10th of last year, everytging was good until two weeks ago i went to visit my family. came back and did laundry and found purple panties in his clothes what do i do?

They say "Cheaters never prosper." Don't waste your time on a cheater, you deserve better than that. It's time to move on.

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Lately alot of people have been treating me like dirt, like after I leave some where they go and party it up I don't go because they only invite me if I overhear them talkin about it, I also get thrown aside after I do somethin to help someone in need of it. I'm not the most handsome of guys in high school but when I meet a new cute girl I like I usually introduce her to some friends within days her and someone close are together already. I have lost self will to go on I've tried to stick up for myself grow a back bone but it's all the same, making new honest friends isn't easy in school so I hardly have anyone to talk to. How should I approach my problems?
-Thank you

Make new friends, simple as that. Friends are not friends if they treat you like crap. You seem like a nice guy, be yourself. Confidence is key, dear, and as soon as you start having respect for yourself, people will have respect for you. People used to walk all over me, I've learned that friends won't leave you if you grow a back bone, they'll respect you for it. And if they do leave you because they realize they can't walk all over you anymore, then good, who needs them, they're rotten people.

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ok im single male 41 yrs old, always have been 100% dorky but now gianned weight with age. nevr have been any good with females at all. started masturbating and continued regular since high school about 5 times a day. lately i have been experimenting with cross dressing in panties as a way to get off, as the regular got manotinous. my doctor told me that its like doing drugs i have to keep upping the ante for same effects.
my question is - i have NO feelings for dudes or being a women , but does wearing panties make me gay or bi, even though i have none of those thoughts or feelings or is it just being a horny lonley guy?

What people need to learn is that... nothing MAKES a person bi/homosexual. The definition of being homosexual is having feeling for the same sex. You say you don't have those feelings? Then, no, you're not homosexual/bisexual. I apologize deeply for your ignorance, seeing as you had to ask this question. I also apologize for coming off a bit nasty in this response, I honestly don't mean to.

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Well I get my period at the start of each month. So like it starts around the 5th. but my last period lasted a little longer than usual and this period is over 8 days late. My period has NEVER once been late. It has always been on time! So is something wrong or could it be horomones or stress levels (I havent been stressed at all and usually I am) or even my diet or even excersice? I have been excersicing alot more latley.

No matter what the calender or the doctor says, your period will always have the potential to be unpredictable. You say you've been exorcising a lot more lately, and that could most definitely be what is effecting your menstruation cycle. Even the other women in your life could be effecting your cycle. When you spend a lot of time with other women, for some reason not positively known to scientists, your menstrual cycles could sync up. It sounds like you have nothing to worry at all about. Blessed Be, my dear!

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I really don't know what to do anymore. This year started out a little bad at school, but I started pulling up my grades and doing better and I'm almost done making up the classes I failed last year and I'm doing this mostly because my mom wants me to. (No, I'm not doing this for myself, otherwise, I wouldn't be doing it at all.)
My mom only nods and says 'good job'. Nothing much else. If she's not off on her own, she's screaming at me, which doesn't help.
And (Yes, I posted something a while ago about a doctor's appointment) now my arms are going numb, from the wrist to the elbow. I know writing all day every day for the past 5 years has something to do with it, but I think the stress is adding to it. My school friends aren't helping at all either and in fact making it worse.
I really don't know what to do and I've been thinking some things that I really don't want to think about. I really need help, please!

My love, you may be depressed, though, I have no real way of knowing seeing as my only criteria for this diagnosis is your question and cry for help. And it seems your home life certainly isn't helping. Having gone through severe depression myself, and still struggling with the illness, I understand how difficult it might be to live day to day, even just wake up in the morning. You may want to consider seeing a therapist and being evaluated by a psychologist. As scary as it may seem, it's nothing but helpful. These are people who can do nothing but help you deal with your problems. As for the pain in your arms it may be carpal tunnel? Though, again, I have no real way of knowing if this is the case. I realize on countless occasions leaving (in whichever way you mean) would seem to be the easiest and simplest solution, but it is only a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Realize that leaving is permanent, and you can never change what you've done after you leave. You seem like a wonderful person, with a good heart, and you're doing the right thing by seeking help. But, I don't think an advice column is going to cut it, talk to your mother or, if you feel uncomfortable talking to her about it, a close relative, or your doctor about seeing a therapist. My best wishes dear, and everyone here is always ready and willing to help you at anytime. Remember you are never alone, and always have friends to help you somewhere.

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I just started having my periods like 3 months ago and I was wondering if that means my cherry has popped? I read when your cherry pops that you bleed. Does that mean my cherry is popped since I bleed every month or what? My best friend wanted to know if my cherry was popped and I was confused because I never really thought about it but I guess it is since I get my period now and I'm a woman now. Thanks

Your period is actually the lining of your uterine wall (the wall of your uterus, your uterus is part of your sex organs) shedding, as a form of cleansing itself and ridding the uterus of all the unused eggs released by your ovaries. When your "cherry pops" women, more often than not (not all women bleed), bleed because of a tissue, called your hymen, breaking/or tearing due to an outside force, like a tampon, penis, or even due to intense physical activity.

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I was friends with a woman for about 13 years,until I realized she was just a user,incapable of much honesty.When I discovered that her annoying flirting with me was only for her ego,and I discovered she was/is,swinging and prostituting,(this,on top of her being a teacher and married),I cut the relationship off,I simply could not support that sort of behavior,in spite of knowing her for so long,and will not speak to her.Now,she is obsessing on me,and endlessly spamming me.What should I do?

People never truly are who they seem to be. Her flirting with you could be because of a lack of an eventful sex life, or boredom with her marriage, which most married men/women experience. Though I do not agree with your attitude towards her prostituting, I do think completely cutting her off was a good idea. Involving yourself with a married spouse is simply just a bad idea. You've done the right thing, and though it might be difficult to avoid her completely because you've known her for so long, it is the right thing to do. The best thing to do now is take the lessons you've learned, move on, and apply those lessons to your next relationship. Best of luck, dear!

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I haven't had a boyfriend since the 6th grade and i want one now, i feel like its my turn especially since im a freshman in high school.it sucks to see other girls with guys and i feel like im the only one without a boyfriend i feel lonely my self esteem is low because i dont have a boyfriend im not as confident about myself what do i do

Well dear, if it's self esteem you're lacking, a boy isn't going to help. Unless you can be happy with yourself without someone constantly telling you how pretty you are/ how great you are/etc. then you're not going to be happy in a relationship. Boys don't build your self esteem, you do. Realize what a great person you are, think of everything you like about yourself and allow those things to build your confidence. You should be in a relationship because you like the person, not because you need a confidence boost.

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