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How do I ask my mom about s-e-x?

 

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All the info I get about sex is from my friends. I am scared to ask my mom about all this.

 

Dear Nervous,

Some moms welcome the opportunity to talk to their daughters but feel nervous about initiating the conversation. It might help to wait until the two of you are alone washing dishes or in the car, and then say, “Mom, this is a little embarrassing for me, but I have some questions.”

 

You may also be able to talk to your dad, Godmother, relative, friend’s mom or school nurse. And there are plenty of books that address issues about your changing body and s-e-x. Why not browse around a bookstore or head to your local library?
 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 2/3/2012 4:10:00 PM

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MOD so there's this guy who's kinda cute, I don't really have that many feelings for him though. He's a year younger than me. I heard a rumor, but I'm not sure if it's true. If it's true what should I do about it? He said ' I don't know if I should like Rebecca (me) or Mikaela( other girl he likes). Rebecca is "easy", and Mikaela is pretty.' It's kind of hurtful for a guy to want to date you cause he thinks you would go with his intimacy...

 

Hey girl!

Hmm I would say don't take rumors seriously, just because sometimes people could be making things up, but you could try talking to him and asking him about it. And yes, that's not respectful or loving if it's true, definitely not something you want in a boyfriend. <3

 

 


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by wenhua9 on 2/6/2012 3:57:45 PM

 
 

Some of my friends cant even talk with their mom about sex, I am glad I can. To a point I can but there are always some things need to keep private, you dont have to say and tell everything but you can go over the basics. I think thats important, especially with so many people having sex and getting pregnant.

Last week, we had a little talk after she saw me seriously checking out this slightly older guy at our gym. I guess since I have a bf and she saw what was going on she felt it was ok to bring up the sex talk in the car.

And if you are going to go to the bookstore, some of the books show everything including a lot of pictures of our and of guy reproductive parts. That is why I would just rather go online and learn on my own because it can get awkward.

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by luckykel on 2/6/2012 2:31:46 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD MOD!- I really want to ask this guy out that I went out with last year, because I still like him. Thing is, were really good friends now and I don't want to ruin that if he says no! Plus I really don't want to be single on my birthday (Feb. 10) or Valentines day! & I don't want to be desperate and just ask some random guy out!, Hellppp!
thanks!

 

Well just wanting to not be single on your birthday is not a good enough reason to rush into a relationship. Yes its kinda lame to be single on valentines day but who cares? Im sure you have other girl friends who are single too who will celebrate with you. Plus why rush into a relationship for the wrong reasons? The right guy will come along. For now get to know this boy and grow closer. Dont rush into it. xoxo kerra 


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by lovemahone on 2/5/2012 5:32:00 PM

 
 

@paxetcatitas~ Well some people are more comfortable talking with their fathers because they're closer to them. Some girls don't have moms and a father is all they've got..

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by dancestar2452 on 2/5/2012 9:41:17 AM

 
 



Mod- ok so i have a thing that kinda looks like a pimple but isnt... Its just a red bump and theres a circle around it thata kinda pinkish... What should i si do??? What could it be?




Hey girlie,

It could be a pimple, ingrown hair, a bug bite or an allergic reaction. Just keep an eye on it. If it doesn't start to get smaller/starts to itch or look "weird," it's worth going to the doc just to play safe<3 But give it some time! Right now, I wouldn't worry about it!
Lauren C.

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