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I am bisexual and want to know about gay anal sex. Is it bad to have anal sex or what?

Posted September 9, 2015 under Ask Us.

It is neither good nor bad to have anal sex. It is a preference, but just like sex between men and women, having sex comes with risks. According to the … read more

I just turned 14 and am going to start high school. I have a lot of social media accounts (Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, etc.), and am a little worried because there have been a lot of reports of cyberbullying at my new school. How can I make sure my accounts have the best privacy settings, so that what I share doesn’t get to people I don’t want seeing it?

Posted September 4, 2015 under Ask Us.

One of the best ways to help ensure your privacy while using social media is to really know how the site or app works–watch their quick video tutorials, look at … read more

I have a bad memory and can’t concentrate of my studies. Why is this happening?

Posted September 2, 2015 under Ask Us.

There are many research studies that have shown that lack of sleep causes poor concentration (brain fog) and memory problems which in turn can affect your academic performance. Teens in … read more

I was having sex with a girl, I didn’t have a condom on, I only had on my underwear so did she. Our underwear got pretty damp, and I was wondering can she get pregnant? I didn’t ejaculate.

Posted August 25, 2015 under Ask Us.

This is a really common question. Pregnancy almost always happens when sperm (either cum or pre-cum) gets into the vagina during vaginal sex (penis in the vagina). If some sperm … read more

I spend a lot of time texting with my friends. Is it possible to be addicted to texting?

Posted August 13, 2015 under Ask Us.

Texting is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, but since it is a less intimate form of communication, there can be drawbacks. You may feel … read more

I had sex with my girlfriend during her menstruation period. We used a male condom and weeks later I developed a cough. Rumor has it that it’s connected to what we did and that the cough never stops and has no cure. Could this be true?

Posted August 12, 2015 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question and congrats on using condoms when you have sex! There are many “rumors” and myths about sex. This is a rumor. There is no particular danger … read more

Is it bad if I don’t usually have an erection and if it’s highly rare for one to occur?

Posted August 6, 2015 under Ask Us.

Not getting an erection is only “bad” if you are trying to have one and experience difficulty. Having an erection involves more than just a guy’s penis. The brain, nerves, … read more

Does meeting someone on Tinder increase my chances or risk of getting STDs?

Posted July 15, 2015 under Ask Us.

I’m 19 and going off to college in the fall. A bunch of my friends are on Tinder and I am too. But I have not met with anyone and … read more

When will I grow noticeable stubble?

Posted July 9, 2015 under Ask Us.

“Stubble,” or hair growth on the face, is due to several factors: the number of hair follicles on the face and neck (usually genetically determined) and the presence of the … read more

Last week me and my gf had intercourse, during the time secretion of watery discharge from my sperm made her vagina wet. Now she is suffering from stomach pain and slight vaginal pain. Could this be a symptom of pregnancy?

Posted June 24, 2015 under Ask Us.

It sounds like some of your sperm got into her vagina. If so, it is definitely possible she could be pregnant. To find out, it would be smart to get … read more