"Peer" counselling/"offensive" names

[rotf-lmao.livejournal.com]

Okay, my second post for the night. Please don't throw things ;) It's just that I'm kind of flabbergasted about this recent event in my life and I'd like to get the VP take on things. :)

( Cut because, well....my profs call me 'wordy' )

Lea's Shield

[fritz-crumb.livejournal.com]

I asked about Lea's Shield a little while ago and now understand it better and feel it's the best choice as contraception for me (note: condoms are not sensative enough for my boyfriend and i REFUSE to use hormonal birth control). That being said, does anyone use it? Do you like it? Experiences? Anything would be much appreciated.

Attitudes Towards Genitalia---Rant

[ms-douchebag.livejournal.com]

I feel like I'm being an asshat for writing this, but it's been on my mind lately...

Why does the concept of "having balls" have connotations of courage/strength?

I think it's quite interesting that the phrase is so common. As a woman struggling with the functions of my sexual organs, I think it makes no sense whatsoever. Having testicles is certainly vulnerable, but I think it's safe to assume that a woman goes through more suffering throughout her life due to her ovaries and uterus than a man experiences with some shots to the nuts. How many times in his life does a man receive a blow to his testicles? Often enough for his tastes, I am quite sure. And based upon the observable reactions, it's clear that the contact is quite painful. But the pain will go away, and the balls will recover relatively soon.

I'm happy with my sex organs--I think their hidden nature adds a bit of mystery to my anatomy. I like being a woman. I believe that our organs undergo so much more stress with their functions. The pain and stress of periods, every single month, for decades. Not only do we swell and stretch in order to produce children, we carry them around for nine months. And after that feat, we must somehow let them out of our bodies through our vaginas. We have to deal with painful changes in our breasts, whether due to the menstrual cycle or childbirth. And then menopause.

I'm certainly not complaining about being a woman. I feel quite strong as I survive the antics of my body. I believe, however, that the expression of "having balls" is ridiculous, taking the female situation into perspective. I've been trying to replace "having balls" with "having a uterus" in my everyday speech, because it tells of such struggles which the testicles can only dream about. What's so tough about balls anyway? Sure, it takes strength to be vulnerable, but once hit, the owner of the pair curls up on the floor. What do women do with our organs? We continue to have children. That's what. Birth control, smirth control. It's a well needed break.

I have one tough uterus.

getting help for an abused friend

[theycallmebitch.livejournal.com]

This isn't vagina related, but it most certainly is women's health related. I'm scared to death and I really need some good advice.

( cut for possible triggers )

masturbation

[tu-tu-tango.livejournal.com]

last night I tried penetration with my finger for the first time. needless to say, the outcome wasn't what I expected. it didn't feel good at all! it pretty much only felt like I had to pee, and this morning I'm a little sore down there. is this normal? it only sort of felt good when I combined rubbing my clit and moving my finger in and out however, with penetration alone, it only felt "pokey."

I was also surprised to find that my vagina is kind of, well, suction-y? which I guess is cool haha.

how did it feel the first time you attempted this?

"Titty Fucking"

[bluesuitcase.livejournal.com]

Does anyone have experience with 'titty-fucking?' I'm sorry I do not know a less vulgar phrase.
I have very small breasts...this is an impediment, yes? Also, does the girl do anything, or does the male control the action?
I didn't find anything about this in the memories.

Masturbation guilt

[rotf-lmao.livejournal.com]

Okay. You all are going to get sick of me, aren't you? XD

Well, this is something that has been ongoing with me for...well, for years, really. And I really wanted to know if I'm the only one, or what.

( Yeah...still wordy. )

bleeding during sex?

[loveofdaisies.livejournal.com]

hi.

my boyfriend just got into town and he and I were having (pretty rough) sex. I'm not a virgin and haven't been for several months now, but when we got done there was blood everywhere, but there was no pain during or after the sex ended.

It was bright red and very thin. I'm on otc-lo and I'm not supposed to get my period for another few weeks and I'm scared. My boyfriend thinks it's just because he was being rough, but we've been rough before and I've never had blood. I tried to look it up online and didn't find much, other than really scary stuff like a symtom of cervical cancer. Any ideas what this could be?

Thanks.

Exploding ovarian cysts..

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Does anyone else have frequent ovarian cysts?

I keep getting them, over and over, in my left ovary. And they keep hemorraghing and bursting.

The first couple times it happened, I went to the ER. It's the worst pain I can ever remember feeling, like knives in my lower belly/pelvis. I literally can't move for two hours when it happens. They give me an ultrasound, tell me I had a cyst and to go to my doctor, who examines me and tells me I'm fine, and that's that.

Well, it happened again last night. For the past few days I could feel that I had a new cyst forming because of the pain and pressure, and last night it burst. I did not go to the emergency room, because I knew exactly what was happening, and honestly, I can not afford to keep paying emergency room bills just so they can perform an ultrasound, tell me what I already know, and send me on my way with a script for a painkiller. So I just waited it out and took some leftover Vicodin.

I guess my question is, does anyone know why this might be happening? My gynecologist doesn't seem to have the faintest clue. It's always the left side, and it always feels the same when it bursts. Could this be something serious? Could it lead to infertility?

Also, it happened over 24 hours ago, and my stomach is still very swollen from the blood pooling in it. I can't recall being swollen for this long in the past. Anyone know if it's normal?

I know I need to get to a doctor, but it's the weekend, and I'm totally unwilling to go through emergency again. It's too expensive and frustrating.

Thanks so much for any input.

hair removal creams

[nosecretlies.livejournal.com]

how often is it okay to use hair remover creams? with waxing eventually hair follicles die, that doesnt go the same for the creams, correct? im not sure if it goes into your skin and kills them or what exactly is going on.