Hi Karyn, Thank you for the response, I will ask about that. The IUD is appealing because I like the idea of not having to worry about birth control. I am currently on the Nuvaring and a barrier method as a backup, but when work gets super busy I know that I have messed up the timing on when to repl...

Just another user here, but I can relate with you 100%. I had this issue for quite some time and it always confused me. The biggest thing that helped me was to use my finger to explore while not in the context of sex. I would get relaxed (like Sam W mentioned), and see if I could put a finger it wit...

Hello! I have been thinking about getting an IUD for years, but the procedure has stopped me from doing so. I have struggled with anxiety and panic in my life, but I have managed to cope pretty well 99% of the time without needing medication. However, certain medical procedures (IUD insertion as one...

Thank you!

To clarify- I know that Scarleteen does not offer long term therapy and whatnot, and I have tried just searching the internet- I am coming here as a trusted source for a recommendation, especially since Scarleteen is based near where I live, and I hope some of those who work here would have a good s...

Hello! I am interested in seeing a therapist because I am experiencing extremely low sexual desire (and have been for a year or so). After ruling out medications and lifestyle, I would like to talk to a therapist who is sex-positive and specializes in this kind of thing. I am having a hard time sear...

Perfect, thanks Sam and Edith!

Ok, I'll sit tight!

(I've been donating on a monthly basis for at least a year now, but this election has made me want to do more to support these very important services that serve some underserved communities, that are probably even more confused and in need of guidance. Blarg!).

Hello loves! My company is currently doing a Give Back match this month, and I want to capitalize on that by donating to Scarleteen. They use the "GiveBack"... website? Application? Database? Which requires you to select from a list of non-profits in their system. When I search for Scarlet...

Thank you everybody! That sounds good to me

Hello!

I have a gyno appointment next week, but I just wanted to check up on the status of that contact!

Quick little update! Chatted with my endo today, and he agreed that I should try a different method. He also said that he has three other patients who use the implant, and that the implant doesn't appear to affect their diabetes. He also agreed to chat with other doctor if I asked him to, with is wh...

Thank you for your input, I do value it. I would be interested in looking into natural family planning, but I think it also depends on how much "charting" there is involved. Not saying that I am lazy or anything, but I do spend a significant time out of my everyday life just charting the d...

I actually never even thought of that, that is a great idea! I will ask about that tomorrow

I hope so! The ones I have worked with have very little knowledge of diabetes, which is why I think I ended up in this predicament in the first place. I've even asked in the past if the methods they were prescribing would affect my diabetes management and I've essentially gotten a shrug and a "...

If she has any suggestions that I could try first without an appointment, that would be nice haha. I'm hoping my current endocrinologists will be able to do some research for me as well, I am seeing him on Monday. But again, he deals more with the diabetes side than the birth control side, so a GYNs...

Either of those options may work. I would prefer to stay local if possible, but a trip up to Seattle may be worth it just for this. Thank you!

Of course! I live in Olympia right now.

I know that you guys are probably going to say "You should ask your doctor!" But to be honest, the doctors that I have don't seem to really know the answer to this question, so I thought I would see if anyone here has any input. Input based in fact OR experience would be appreciated. As so...

I totally agree on everything that you have said about the youtuber, and I think most people (other than his fans) are pretty convinced that he isn't what he is pretending to be. I don't mind the conversation about him either, or conversations calling out people's BS. His actions were not consistent...

Well, I could elaborate on what has bothered me in prank videos in the past. In general, I classify any "prank" that involves somebody else's body (touching, physically restraining, etc) without their consent (or consent is given, but only after significant pressure and coercion has taken ...

I wonder what you think about any of that and how it might be playing a part in terms of people's media literacy and their feelings about supporting or being silent with, if not outright crimes, crime-enabling or crime-celebratory media, period? Do you have any sense being saturated in a lot of thi...

Hello Scarleteen! In the light of some of the scandals that have happened this year involving major YouTubers, sexual assault, and their fans, I thought I would ask a question to our community. How do you think we should handle rape culture and/or blatant harassment that seem to exist in social medi...

I can understand that. I feel like in our culture (at least here in the US), there IS this idea that everything must be bought and paid for. Some people believe it more than others. I had a friend who was similar to your ex-housemate, who asked for small change for groceries. She was also extremely ...

I agree that it is a confusing term! When I was younger, I never knew what to say and always said "no" because I always thought they meant penis-in-vagina sex, and no one had ever told me what they actually meant (and still haven't) when asking about my sexual status. The bigger issue thou...