Tag: relationships
I really want to have sex with my partner. It’s both of our first times. Pregnancy protection aside, do we need to protect from STDs if we are both virgins? Could we get an STD from each other if neither of us have ever had the chance to get them?
Updated 18 October 2018 under Ask Us.Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (otherwise known as STDs or STIs) is very important when having sex, even if you are confident that it is your partner’s first time as […]
Read more »My boyfriend and I started dating about a week ago, and last night while we were on the phone he asked me to make him bigger, then he sent me a bad picture. It really upset me. I am also asexual, and he knew that! What should I do?
Updated 2 August 2018 under Ask Us.How you communicate in relationships is important, and can be difficult, especially when they are new. If your boyfriend is sending you pictures or images that make you upset or […]
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MRKH: Talking to Your Partner About MRKH
Updated 17 August 2021 under Health Guides.Most young women with MRKH will at some point find themselves faced with the decision of whether, when, and how to tell a romantic partner about their MRKH. The decision […]
Read more »My best friend had a crush. She was in love. We thought they were going to get married. But she just found out that he’s dating another girl. How can I help my best friend to cope?
Updated 25 October 2017 under Ask Us.It’s so great of you to want to help your friend. Most crushes and relationships during the teen years are a great way to learn about how to have relationships, […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: Talking with Your Partner about CF and Sexual and Reproductive Health
Updated 17 September 2019 under Health Guides.Talking about CF Being able to communicate with your partner is an important part of any relationship. When you have CF, your treatments, airway clearance, and exercise all take up […]
Read more »Cystic Fibrosis: Talking with Your CF Team about Sexual and Reproductive Health
Updated 11 September 2017 under Health Guides.Many people with CF have known their CF team or doctor since they were a baby. This may make it easier for you to talk about your sexual and reproductive […]
Read more »Sexual Consent
Updated 15 September 2022 under Health Guides.Everyone who wants to deserves to have great sex- and sexual consent is an important part of that. This guide will talk about what consent is, how to ask for […]
Read more »I have been dating a guy for a while but no one knows since he is much older and my parents would be upset if they found out. I have never been to the gynecologist, and I have never had sexual intercourse. I don’t really communicate about this issue, with my boyfriend but lately, I’m feeling pressure from him to have sex. What should I do?
Updated 31 May 2016 under Ask Us.First, you should NEVER, feel pressured to have sex with anyone! You should only have sex when you’re ready and it should always be your choice. Your parents, just like […]
Read more »Jealousy
Updated 3 November 2021 under Health Guides.Jealousy is often a misunderstood emotion. The feeling can creep up on you anywhere—for example when you are hanging out with your friends and you hear them talking about a […]
Read more »My bf and I broke up recently. He has a new girlfriend now but I am still so in love with him. I told him how I felt and he said he still loved me but he wanted to be with his girlfriend and since has been asking me for relationship advice. I feel so heartbroken and disrespected but I don’t know what to do.
Updated 17 August 2015 under Ask Us.Break ups are tough, and feeling upset for a period of time afterwards is normal. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do—other than just giving it time—to help […]
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