TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
my friends havent experienced sex yet and neither have i , but i would liketo have sex. i have talked to my partner about it and he totally respects me 100 percent on this. should i go along with this decision?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for contacting us here at TEEN LINE.
I'm glad that your partner respects you, and your relationship is open enough to talk about decisions regarding sex. You mentioned you aren't experienced in sex, so what is it that you feel you may gain? Do you feel like your friends may be affecting your decision to have sex? Ultimately it is up to you to make your decision, but you can talk to an adult about this decision to find out more. It also depends on how ready you feel you are to take on the responsibilities of sex, such as the possibilities of getting pregnant or contracting an STD. It is very important that, if you do feel ready, that you and your partner are aware of how to protect yourselves. You can called Planned Parenthood at 800-230-7526 to learn more about the effects sex can have on someone's life, and how to be prepared. You can also call us here at TEEN LINE, we are open everyday from 6-10pm pacific standard time at 800-852-8336. Thank you for emailing us and feel free to call.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i had unprotected sex with my now ex boyfriend. i am on the pill so thats fine. he was a virgin and had oly ever done oral sex with me therefore i got checked for clamedia, all clear. anyway he has got balanitis. apparently this is caused by thrush, which i had had the week previously. he is blaming me and i feel responsible. is it serious, he doesnt want to tell his parents that we had sex does he need to go to the doctors? ive said that if he wants to talk to someone or needs and help or anything il do what i can but he just get angry with me. hes called me a slut and it really hurts, we only just broke up. i dont know what to do, for him or me. im worried about him.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hello, thanks for reaching out to us about this. It seems like you feel responsible about your ex-boyfriend getting the disease. Though you guys did not use protection, you seem to be accepting responsibility for what happened. It is perfectly normal to feel the way you are feeling, although you should not blame yourself. You both chose the choice to have unprotected sex, therefore you both should except the consequences, not just you. I am not a doctor so I cannot diagnose anything, but it is always safe to get checked by a physician after having intercourse or oral sex. He can visit a local clinic to get checked out and he does not need to tell his parents in order to visit. You can call the Ask Brook Agency in London at 020 7284 6040. They deal with unplanned pregnancies, STDs, and have free clinic. Or you can email Freedom Health with questions at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or you can call them at 020 7637 1600. They are also in London but they can refer you to other free clinics in your area. You can always refer him or use these numbers yourself. You can always call chat with us online too. We are open everyday from 6-10pm pacific standard time.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Hi my name is H________ i would like to ask you guy a question because i cant talk to my mom about it. I've been goin out with a guy for 1 year and well we had sex ones and now he thinks he can get in my pants when he wants i dont know what to do i love him but i cant just keep saying no to him and go every time i miss when we talked and had fun but i dont know what to do haelp me if you can>>>>>>! thank you !

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for emailing us at TEEN LINE.
I'm sorry you are going through this with your boyfriend. You must feel frustrated and confused. It's hard to stand up for yourself when you may feel pressured into doing something you don't want to do. I can see why you must feel uncomfortable speaking about it with your mom, too. Could you tell your boyfriend what you are feeling? Maybe he would understand. Also, is there a friend you can talk to about this? They maybe relate. You can always call us here at 310-855-4673, we are open to calls everyday from 6-10pm PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i have been addicted to masturbation how can i stop

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thank you for contacting us at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you feel frustrated and maybe concerned. Have you tried consulting a family doctor or maybe a school counselor to talk about this? It also might be helpful to call Sex Addicts Anonymous (800)-477-8191 so you can talk to people who can relate. You can always call us at TEEN LINE at (310) 855-4673. We are open everyday from 6-10 p.m. PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I get two sexual feelings. One is kind of a warm slightly burning feeling between my legs that happens when I think about other girls breasts and butt.. The other is one that makes me want to "entertain myself" Which one of these means I man turned on. Do any of them mean I've had an orgasm? I'm confused and quite embarrassed.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi, Thank you for contacting TEEN LINE. This seems like a really confusing situation to be in, but there is no shame in having these feelings. Many teens have similar questions, and there is no need for you to feel embarrassed. It seems as though you have many questions about sexuality, and having certain sexual feelings. Have you spoken to a trusted adult? It can be a good idea to talk to your parents, aunts, uncles, teachers, or even a school nurse to have some of your questions answered. I do not really have enough information to tell you whether or not you are having an orgasm, but know that the sexual feelings that you are having are normal. I am glad that you are trying to help yourself get through these feelings by asking about them. If you have any more questions, or would like to talk, don't hesitate to call us at 310-855-4673.

Good luck with everything.
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