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i know this is a weird question.. but how do you give a hickey?
like you do just kiss the neck or bite it or suck it or what??

When my husband and I mark each other it is with sucking and biting.

Course, we're both a bit on the masochistic side, so you might just go the sucking route.

Have fun!
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Hi, well I've just start used tampons, and I'm still on my first one. It's been very well over 8 hours, and when I try to pull it out, it hurts. I'm doing it slowly, but it doesn't really budge. Also note that it is an expanding tampon. So is it a good idea to try to fill it up with water? And is it supposed to hurt a whole lot for the first time you remove it?

It should not hurt at all!

If it hurts going in or coming out, you either put it in wrong or your flow isn't heavy enuogh for the tampon.

Don't use them on light flow days or when you think you might be getting your period.

No water! Never put anything on the tampon that you think will help it go in or come out easier.

Last thing? I don't ever leave them in for the 8 hours that the packages say you can. To me that's far too long. I change them whenever I go to the bathroom and sometimes more frequently than that, depending on my flow for that day.

Honestly, it may be embarrassing but let your Mom know what's going on.

I hope you have an easier time of it in the future!

Good luck,
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every time my fiance and me make love we need to put a pad on the sheet because she squirts everywere and not alittle either is this common?I`m 42 male and my fiance is 47 female

It happens to some of us. It's not really a big deal.Now, we have a water bed, so instead of a fabric mattress we have a vinyl mattress. If you have a fabric mattress you might want to think about getting some rubber sheets to put on under your regular sheets so your mattress doesn't get drenched.

Have fun!
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Okay, i went to new jeresy shore like 1 week ago, and i got badly sunburnt. So my skin is peeling really badly. i tryed aloe of all kinds, and its not stopping. what can i do to get it to stop. ill rate ;]

I had a really bad sunburn last year. It was so bad that I called my doctor about it. He prescribed a salve called silvadene that eased the pain and helped speed the healing process.

A sunburn is a *burn*. If it's bothering you that much call your doctor!

Good luck,
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I hate having to worry bout my period starting while I'm at a friends. I was wondering how can find out the date of when your period is supposed to start? also how do you know when your ovulating?

If you've just started your period, it may take a while for it to get on a regular schedule. The average cycle is 28 days, keep track of yours for a few months to see if it's 28 days or more or less.

I can generally tell when I'm about to get my period, but this handy dandy calendar comes in handy when I forget to mark something on a calendar:

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/ovulationcalendar.html?menstrual=02%2F09%2F2006&cycle=

Good luck,
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what kind of dog is on that commerical that says "They may be bugs on some of you mugs but they ain't no bugs on me" I really want that dog that sings it cause its soo cute do you know waht kind it is?

It's a yellow lab. Yes, it is a cutie! We have a black lab and she's about the best dog we could hope for. Labs are wonderful dogs. They are smart... our pup says please! They are loyal to a fault. They are protective... our pup plants herself next to us and watches the doors.

They are wonderful dogs.

That being said, they are also a hell of a lot of work if you want to raise them properly. They need a lot of room to run, both inside and outside. Our pup tears through the house and yard like thunder. She is protective and part of that is that she barks at pretty much anything that moves... and loudly! Oh, and much of that loud barking takes place in the middle of the night. She is also loyal to a fault... she barely leaves our side when we walk. This includes carrying the baby (our five month old) down stairs. She gets so close that there's been times when we've had to catch ourselves to keep from falling over her.

I could go on and on about how much of a pain in the tush this pup is when she gets a mind to be. She is a wonderful pup, really. She's part of the family. She's just a lot of work.

Think about it before you jump into the responsibility of a dog. Any breed is going to require a lot of work on your part.

Please, for the sake of the dog if nothing else, when thinking of getting a dog consider more than the "cute" factor.

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Okay..,

My friend told me that she is pregnant ......

2 days ago she told me that they had unprotected sex and that he came in her for the first time.

can you really see on a pregnancy test after 2 days that you are really pregnant?

thx

With the way that conception works, she couldn't tell yet. It takes 6-10 days for implantation to occur (that's when the fertilized egg implants itself into the wall of the uterus). If she only had unprotected sex two days ago, there hasn't been time for the embryo to implant and there wouldn't be any pregnancy hormones for the test to detect.

In short, if she is pregnant, she wouldn't be able to tell yet.

Tell your friend that a condom would go a long way towards easing her worries in the future.

Play safe,
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so my best friend in the entire world likes this big jerk. he's a nice guy sometimes but then he can be a total loser. so when shes mad at him he'll be nice to her and she'll automatically like him again. its so annoying because how can someonebe so mean to you and then you keep liking them? how can i tell her this is happening without actually saying that and hurting her feelings...?

It makes little sense to me, but sometimes girls just like guys that treat them like crap. She will have to learn, on her own, that he's not the best for her. Until she sees that for herself, there's nothing you can do. All you can really do if you want to keep your friend as your friend is be there for her when he hurts her.

Good luck,
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Ok, so I'm 15 and my boyfriend and I have together for a good solid 7 months. We're sexually active, but trust me when I say that our relationship is about more than just sex. We respect eachother and this is the first relationship I've had that really means something to me. I'm not positive if I'm 'in love' but it sure comes close.
So, we've had sex maybe 8 or 10 times since we lost our virginity to each other a couple months ago. At first, I was totally "I'm ALWAYS going to use protection!" but we've gone a few times without (but we've made SURE to pull out). I know that that there are still SO many risks but I thought we were being careful. Well the more I've been thinking about it (and it's been increasing lately) the more I think I might be pregnant! The thought alone totally freaks me out!! I'm adopted and my birthmother had her first child at age 13 and me at 15 and I've always promised to myself not to follow in her footsteps. I've been researching everything online and I havn't had any of the 'earliest signs of pregnancy' EXCEPT for my missed period which was supposed to come yesterday but I've had missed/late periods before. Apart from that I havn't been bloated or tender anywhere and I don't know if it's just paranoia, but my stomache's been looking a little "poochy" lately. The last time we had unprotected sex was maybe 2-3 weeks ago but again, he pulled out wayy before he came.
I'M FREAKING OUT, PLEASE HELP!!
-kbabe

Pulling out is not a sure-fire method of birth control. Pre-cum contains enough sperm to get your pregnant. By the time your boyfriend ejaculates, there is already sperm inside you.

Now, onto your anxiety about the possibility that you are pregnant... you say that you have had missed and late periods in the past. This may just be one of those instances. You may just be a day late. You do have to consider, though, that you could be pregnant. Get yourself a home pregnancy test. They are accurate if done correctly. Take it with your first morning pee, if possible. If you are pregnant, then that is something that you'll just have to deal with.

I admire your knowing at such a young age what kind of person you do and do not want to be. I know that sometimes it's difficult to make such decisions and stand by them. Let's say that you're not pregnant right now (I'm crossing my fingers for you on that one). You have made the decision that you don't want to be like your birthmother. This should be enough of a scare for you to take action on that decision.

Not taking birth control or any sort of precautions is not the action you want to take if you want to avoid a pregnancy. There are several methods of birth control that will not only decrease immensely your chances of pregnancy, but will also regulate your periods. They will not alleviate the risk of STD's, but it will let your mind rest easier about your chances of pregnancy.

First things first, though, get that pregnancy test!

Good luck,
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18/G.
I am in anal sex since few months and feeling quit normal. we do this atleast three four times a week.Is there any health risk involve in anal sex? Pls. reply.

I don't believe that you have any bigger risk of getting STD's from anal sex than you do from PIV sex. There are a few extra precautions you might want to consider, though...

A condom is a must, really. If you choose not to use a condom (not a good idea!!!) them make sure your partner urinates very soon after sex. This is also a "should do" for after PIV sex as well.

Make sure that once your partner has been inside you anally that he does not re-enter your vagina without changing the condom. If he did that, there is the possibility of infection. You want to make sure that no fecal matter gets inside your vagina. (Think about how us gals are taught to wipe front to back... same principle.)

Lube, lube, lube!

Oh and just as a personal note? I've found that when my husband or I are "backed up", anal play tends to alleviate the problem. Also, we've been playing like this for a while now and have had no problems.

Good luck, have fun and play safe!
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Okay i just took a pregnancy test..And i cant till if it is positive or negative... There is a very very dark blue line across where it would say negative and a line that is barly barly even there ( it kinda looks like it was already there but i cant tell) Has anyone had this happen before?

I had the same thing happen to me last year. I took a pregnancy test and a very faint line appeared. Our daughter is almost five months old now!

A faint line is still a line. A faint positive is still a positive. If it would make you feel more sure to take another test, then by all means, take another test. For best results, take the test with your first morning pee. Seeing as how you've already had a positive, though, I think you can be relatively certain that you'll be getting another positive.

Congratulations!

Good luck,
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last summer i met a boy in a chatroom ... yes i know chatroom. I use to go in them all the time when i was bored and whatever play around i guess anyways i started talking to this kid, and over time i actuallu started to like him. I never seena picture of him at first so i know i liked him for him and not what he looks like. We kinda dated ... ughhh sounds gay i know i know. Its not like i cant get a guy in real life, i can and i do but i always end up thinking about him. I've seen his picture only a month ago and hes alright! not cute or anything but i still love him. His personality is wonderful and i cant get enough of him, but the whole idea of meeting him from online makes me feel like a geek! i dunt noe. I had a boyfriend before i met him and i was in love or at least i thought i was. i already knew what i wanted but now i want him!! is that weird??? And i know hes not a fake!!! he has a myspace and has ALOT of friends on it from his school and we talk on the phone?? do you guys think its weird .... do you think its possible to be in love with someone you hardly know but in a way you do!!

First, I don't think it's weird to meet a person on-line. I met my husband and the father of my daughter on a personals site.

There is something I can say from experiences that I had before I met my hubby. Don't let yourself get too involved with someone sight unseen. He may sound good. He may look alright in the picture he sent you. He may seem to have a lot of friends who you would think know him in real life, but until you have a person in front of you, until you go out with him in person and meet his friends and see what he actually looks like, don't invest too much of yourself in him.

I know it's an easy thing to say and a difficult thing to do. But what you like right now is what he is portraying himself to be. Now I didn't say he's lying about who he is. It's just that until you see him in the flesh and meet him in person, you only know what he wants you to know. You don't know all his flaws, all his shortcomings. You know what he wants you to know, which is fine. But until you see him for all that he is, what he wants you to see and what he doesn't want you to see, try not to let yourself get caught up in love with him. You may be setting yourself up for a world of hurt if you do.

All that being said, hell no, you are not a geek! After all, if you were a geek for just meeting someone on-line, then what am I for meeting someone on-line, falling madly in love with him, marrying him and having his baby?

Good luck and be careful with that heart of yours... it's fragile stuff!

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My boyfriend asked me to go to the movies with him today. The only problem is, when we got there, he got sick and ran into the bathroom and THREW UP !! YUK !!!! Then I just went into the movie and told his friend to have my boyfriend meet me in there. (cuz i didnt know he was even sick yet) He ended up going home without telling me OR CALLING ME !! how rude is that !? About an hour after the movie started he FINALLY called me and told me he got sick and threw up !! I left the movie early and went home.....for like HOURS I was crying in my room !! The most embarrassing part was that, when I got home, ALL MY BROTHERS 10TH GRADE FRIENDS where there, staring at me while I was crying my eyes out in front of them !! What should I do about my boyfriend !?

Kelly 13/f

You seem more concerned about your embarrassment and your welfare than that of your boyfriend. He was sick. Could it be that he was so sick that he didn't feel well enough to come and find you? Maybe you should cut him some slack.

What should you do about your boyfriend? Maybe you should ask if there's anything you can do for him. Perhaps you should step outside yourself for a moment and think about how embarrassed *he* must have been... you know, since it was *him* and not you who got sick and everybody knew about it.

Just my two cents.
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ok so im 14/f n i've never used a tampon before. So today i thought I'd try one and i totally chickened out. It couldn't have gone any worse. I would put it in, but then it would start to hurt so i'd pull it right out. Finally i just gave up.Should i put vaseline on the tip of it? Help please!!

The first few times I tried using tampons it was uncomfortable, and I was 32 at the time! It shouldn't hurt, though. There are tampons made specifically for teens (look for "slimfit"). Follow the directions as well as you can. Don't use any sort of lubrication (vaseline included!) in trying to get it in. Any sort of lube you would use could break down the absorbancy of the tampon.

Remember the old adage, "if it don't fit, don't force it!"

Good luck,
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My b/f got me a promise ring ( a ring that promises you will marry them) well anyways we got in this fight and we broke up well I gave back the ring and now he is going out with this new girl named kerisa well today i was talking to her and she was wearing the ring and she started showing it off to me what should i do?

I'm sorry, but a ring that promises marriage is called an engagement ring. To me, a promise ring is something different.

Anyway... really, you gave the ring back to him, it's his to do with as he pleases. Sorry about that. Does the new girl know he gave you the ring first? If not, and it were me? I'd let her know. I know if I were in her position, I wouldn't want someone else's ring.

Just my two cents.

Good luck,
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HELP!

I need Mother's Day gift ideas!

under 20 bucks : )

My ideal mother's day would be not having to do my daily chores and having a nice supper made for me (that I don't have to clean up after!).

Think about taking care of the house for the weekend. Do the laundry, vacuum, clean the bathroom (my absolute least favorite chore!). None of that will cost anything. Then take the $20 and buy the fixings for a nice family sit down supper. Even if it's just spaghetti with a meat sauce, some biscuits and a cake or something for dessert.

If you're careful to use the sales at the grocery store to your advantage, you can manage to get everything for a nice supper and maybe a card telling her how grateful you are that she's your mom (I would love to hear that!) and still have some change left over.

Locally, here's what I would have to spend on the supper I mentioned above: spaghetti, maybe $.50 on sale... sauce, I can get it for under $2... some ground round, maybe $3 a pound (your biggest expense)... premade biscuits, depends on what kind you want, basic biscuits store brand could be as low as $.29 a tube (at a discount store)... cake mix and icing, maybe $2.50 for the two (again, use those sales!)... and then a nice card for a dollar or two. If you have anything left, some flowers or a framed picture of the two of you or of you and your siblings if you have any.

I would love this!

(I'll have to show this to my husband!!!)

Good luck,
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On weekends, and such, I go out with my mother and grandmother. I'm very close to them, and they're really cool. We relate a lot even though we're all different generations. I guess I'm a lot closer to my family than most people my age.
I look at other seventeen year olds though, and they're always out with their friends, partying and stuff. I very rarely go out with my friends, because a lot of them annoy me and I have a lot more fun with my family.
But I'm starting to think I'm the only teenager who goes out with both my mother and grandmother, and I should be going out with people my age doing more "teenagery" things, as I don't want to look back on my youth and think of all the things I missed out on.
Firstly, is this pathetic? Should I be doing things with people my own age? If so, how do I meet some new people?

Be honest! I can take it. And thank you.

I think it's wonderful that you have a close relationship with your mother and grandmother.

When I was a teenager, I was far too concerned with being alone and hating the world. My mother and I have never had a good relationship and I don't have a problem with that. However, when I was a kid, my Grandma was more like my mom than anything else. She took care of me, she encouraged me, she loved me. She passed away when I was 24. By then I had calmed down and was spending more time with her. When she passed, there was still so much that I hadn't taken time to learn from her... so much that I hadn't given back to her for taking care of me and raising me.

For the rest of my life, I will regret not having taken full advantahe of the time I was given with my Grandma. There are so many stories of hers that I will never hear, so much of her life that I feel like I missed out on by being the teenager that I was.

You have a very special gift. You have the oppurtunity to spend time with two generations of women who have have so much to teach you, so much to share with you.

Think about this... when you are my age (34) what do you think you would be looking back on and having wonderful memories of? Friends? Parties? Stuff? Or quality time spent with peole who love you?

I know what I feel like I missed out on through every fault of my own.

Parties come and go. Time with the people you love is a treasure to hold on to forever.

I envy the gift you have been given.
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So, my partner's parents/family have 'seen the bruises' and now think I'm some vest-wearing wifebeater and have 'warned me'.

How on earth do I tactfully explain what's really going on before I get the rozzers called on me?
I don't think they'll appreciate the honest truth about what their 'little princess' likes in bed somehow...

>.<

Awful and delicate situation, help!

I've had questions directed towards me for some bruising that was seen by a family member. Most of the time, my better half and I don't even play to the point where there are bruises, it was just one of those days, I guess. I shrugged it off and they let it go. I was non-chalant about it, I think that was the key to them moving on. I suppose we're under more scrutiny than we were, but we don't have much contact with my people anymore.

With his job and our nosey neighbors, we need to be careful about most markings, unfortunately. We just try to be careful about where we focus our energies so we can be careful about where the bruises lie.

To me, it's all voluntary, we have safe gestures (we've never done words, we just tap out), and we would never involve any inncocent bystanders. How is it anyone's business what we do?

Good luck,
Play safe,
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Can anyone help me out? i'm looking to buy a day bed with a matress that pulls out from underneath..but i dont want it to come up..i just want it to pull out..and i think the style i like is called sleigh bed? maybe..well anyways my friend has one and i really want one to replace my king size bed now..does anyone know if i can find one at jc pennys or something like that? anyone have any experience with this? Thanks in advance

They are called trundle beds. And yes, you can find them at JC Penneys:

http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/SearchProducts.aspx?SearchString=trundle+bed&S4DeptID=25438&Dep=home+furnishings&S2HighLight=False&RefPage=SearchDepartment&CmCatId=SearchResults

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i need a flatter stomach by Friday. any suggestions on how to help? thanks i will rate high

Buy a girdle?

Good luck,
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