Women's Health - July 2007

She is 18 so it's not like there's anything illegal about it, but I almost wish there were.

She's only smoked one pack, she said, and I believe her on that. But I also believe that she is underestimating the importance of this decision. She says I'm over-reacting, that it's just one pack. But there is still a lot of toxic stuff in that single pack.

Her grandfather almost died due to smoking-related causes, and she is a very good biology student, so she definitely knows all of the crap that smoking can cause.

She smells terrible and looks stupid when she smokes, and no one wants to hang around her. But she says that she just wanted to try it, and that it's not about peer pressure or looking cool, just about trying the forbidden fruit.

How can I convince her that this fruit is "forbidden" for a reason? She is otherwise very mature, and I want to treat her like an adult, but it is so frustrating to think that she might die from being too stubborn to stop smoking!

2007-07-04 03:23:38 · 14 answers · asked by Rat 7

2007-07-04 02:56:20 · 26 answers · asked by cathy c 2

When you first get your period is it every month (not around the same date) or do you get it like every 2 months or 6 months ext.????I was just wondering because my younder sister (15 years old) just got her first period and i dont remember???

2007-07-04 02:56:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

just because me and my boyfriend fool around, we don't have sex. it's just better to be safe how can i ask her this?
she said if i needed to ask her, then i could
now i dont know how
i'm going to be 16

2007-07-04 02:51:56 · 7 answers · asked by tinkerbellavic 1

I live with my partner and we have a 15 month old son .The problem is that he doesnt want to have sex with me. He NEVER makes the first move, if we do have sex it is ALWAYS me that has initiated it.This has gone on since before our son was born. I have tried to be sensitive and not put pressure on him because I know that just because he is a man it doesnt necessarily mean he is up for it all the time. I also understand that he works hard and works around 40 -50 hours aweek. However I work too and run a house. I dont even feel like dressing up for him anymore beause I am fed up of rejection.I have even tried waiting for him to make the first move in his own time and I waited months and month and gave in and came on to him. I have tried to be open and honest with him but he refuses to talk abut it saying that it is in my imagination.We have both put on weight as my parner gave up smoking-I have reasured him that I love him and still find him attractive. What should I do?

2007-07-04 02:37:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

so painful afterwards for about a week. Has anyone out there had the surgery? Thanks

2007-07-04 02:27:12 · 5 answers · asked by SusiQ 4

ok so iv been talking to this one kid, he is going into the 11th grade, im going into the 9th.we were talking, and he said he wanted to 'hook up'. i didn't rly know what it meant, but i assumed it meant like you know, date, make out. etc. . but then he wanted to know where, so i was like idk. then he said 'well i don't think you would want me to finger you in the public' and i was just like speachless. i do not want to do that, i am SO not ready for any of that,. he also wanted to like eat me out. no way jose. how do i like tell him off. but not be rude. hes already had sex iv barely been to second baseee.
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2007-07-04 00:23:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 23:56:00 · 4 answers · asked by jeddav 1

do our breasts get harder if you work out your chest area because mine are and im not sure if this is normal!

2007-07-03 23:42:00 · 16 answers · asked by day-dreamer16 2

i dont know how to use a tampon and i wanna know how soo if i go to a pool party or if i go to the pool with just my friends
and lus ive heard that wearing a tmpon is more comfertable then using pads plz give your fedback and tell me what u think

2007-07-03 23:38:55 · 7 answers · asked by yoyo 1

I noticed it when it looked like I had some kind of build up in my nipple. I cleaned it out and then black stuff came out. My other one did the same thing but it was kind of a pale, light green (or I guess it could have been clear). It turned out to be kind of sticky, and only comes out when I try to make it come out (the first tme was by accident). What is it? Is it bad?

2007-07-03 23:10:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm experiencing problems with nausea, although it could be related to other problems (I'm not too sure yet). The patch, also, has difficulties staying attached to my skin. I'm not placing the patch on an area that has had make-up, cremes, lotions, etc. applied, so I don't understand why it won't stay put all the way (It's on my lower abdomen). It seems that the edges keep coming off. Is this normal? Also, will this decrease the effectiveness of the patch? Please, any advice would be helpful. Thanks!

2007-07-03 23:00:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I didnt have my periods this month and the doctor gave me Duphaston 10mg, twice daily for 5 days. Its been 5 days now since I finished my dose but I still havent got my periods. Why is this happening?

2007-07-03 22:47:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that some women really slate others for having their breasts enlarged? I've heard women saying nasty comments about fake breasts when they have probably never even seen or felt a pair! Is it purely jealousy or insecurity about their own bodies?

2007-07-03 22:45:01 · 18 answers · asked by Scorps 2

I have recently got an IUD implant contraceptive thing done...but wanted to know if it is still ok to smoke...?

2007-07-03 22:40:21 · 11 answers · asked by Nadi 2

Im so confused, i missed 1 of my pills so i haven't done anything with my boyfriend just incase. Ive carried the pill on so at i can come of at the end and have my regaler period but i have come on today instead, do i just take this as my period and carry the next packet on like normal?

2007-07-03 22:31:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 22:09:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

So it's been about 4 months since my last period.... FYI ive been to the hospital because my belly was swollen then. They took a blood test urine test and ultra sound and nothing no pregnancy. But the doc said id have to go to a specialist to see why im not having my periods ok i would but i cant afford 300bucks at the moment so Im hopeing maby someone out there might know something. (p.s and im not over wieght nor under weight and I havent dramatically lost or gained weight)

2007-07-03 21:31:04 · 10 answers · asked by Desiree R 2

I have been working as a night auditor at a hotel for the past 3 months, I really enjoy the job, it's completely stress free. My body has finally adjusted, but I have found my sleep patterns have been thrown off a bit and on the weekends (my days off) I only sleep for maybe 5 hours each day. Most of the time I wake up for a few minutes and then I think of all of the things I want/need to do...and then I get up. I was just wondering if anyone has had an experience like this and how they dealt with it. I have also noticed a change in my weight and I have gained almost 10 pounds in the past few months. Any suggestions on how to make time for exersize, or how much.how often I should eat? I appreciate your help, thank you!!!!

2007-07-03 20:43:28 · 6 answers · asked by aprylx 3

I started getting periods about 3.5 months ago. the first time it was 7 days, then a month later 3 days, then 2 Weeks later 4 days, and then the next month it did that 2 weeks later thing again. is that normal?

also, are tampons easy to use?

2007-07-03 20:29:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay I am 14 and I ride horses. It can get pretty bumpy causing me to "bounce" up top. lol What can I do to stop that? I already wear a really tight braw (sport) that almost makes it hard to breathe and a regular braw (sport) that fits comfy.

2007-07-03 20:11:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I made a huge mistake and take all responsibilites for my actions. I had unprotected sex. What Im asking is if anyone knows about disease that could stop your period. Im almost 3 months late. Ive taking test all came back neg. I do have a app. next week to check everything out. I did find out that I have the virus HPV about 6 months ago and Im wondering if that could effect my period cycle. Please I know what I did was stupied and not right but I would like to know other options that it could be besides being pregnaunt.

2007-07-03 20:04:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i recently got off birth control because i was no longer having sex, yet i forgot after being on the pill for 4 years how bad cramps can be so i want to go back on. Recently i've heard about "the ring" and it sounds great (not having to remember to take the pill everyday)...but would it still be as good as the pill for cramps? if anyone finds some good websites about this please post them...i can't find any on this specific issue...thanks!

2007-07-03 19:55:34 · 3 answers · asked by sweetsteffers04 1

2007-07-03 19:55:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a hysterectomy 2 weeks ago and they left my ovaries. Will I still go through menopause later in life?

2007-07-03 19:51:41 · 8 answers · asked by momofmak 2

2007-07-03 19:45:56 · 6 answers · asked by emy 1

i am 17 years old, 5'7inch and 180 pounds, i wear a size 36 C bra, i want to lose 20 pounds but i am afraid my boobs will sag, my boobs feel heavy sometimes but other times they dont they droop from the top but not the bottom

2007-07-03 19:42:06 · 8 answers · asked by T.F 2

I have graduated from highschool. I had friends but did not really get to know anyone at school after I moved here 2 years ago. I am a cellist and have been told that I was very promising so I practised away for 2 years and of course I did not have time for anything else. Well, now I have emerged from my cave and am ******* depressed. I met this girl my sisters friend and we like eachother very much. But now I have to go to university in september and she has to go back to korea for 1 and a half months. I feel like I missed out a lot in highschool. Will I get to make it up, in university are there a lot of hot asian girls there? Oh god I cant stand this summer!!!! Is university just a bunch of **** and no fun???????? WHat the **** is it really like. HHHHHHHEeeeeeeeelllllllppp. I often think about commiting suicide. But I am not that type to actually do it.

2007-07-03 19:35:07 · 3 answers · asked by depressedguy123 1

2007-07-03 18:48:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok i ran out of pads yesterday and i am in my period. this is my second time to have it and both times my mom was out of town (funny thing is...she was in the same place...). first time i was NOT PREPARED and i was out of town too w/ ppl i didnt kno so i couldnt be helped there. i had to stuff my panties w/ toilet paper (luckily it was VERY light and only lasted a couple days) and it was vry uncomfortable. i had a swim party the night i got back from my vacation. i had called my mom and she told me to ask my friends mom. my friend from the party's older sister had extra tampons so she let me borrow some of those. i used those and took 1 or 2 home cuz she only had a couple left and was in her period too. anyway, i also borrowed a pad cuz i was spending the night at my friends house and took 2 pads home for future matters. i am now in my second period and used both the tampons and pads already (this is my first day to start my period). i obviously cant sleep in a tampon (continued below)

2007-07-03 18:35:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous