Q.I’m leaving for college. My younger brother is entering sixth grade. I think he’s ready for information on sex, but my mom says he’s too young. I really, really disagree. I’m almost 19, so I was his age a while ago, yet I needed questions answered then. I think being a sixth-grader is ...
<em>To celebrate this column’s 10th year, I’ve been selecting occasional vintage columns to share. This column is from July 2005. Peer educators weren’t part of the column in 2005.</em>Q.I was pregnant, then I lost the baby. My boyfriend’s mom and my mom know ...
Q.I want to have a gyne exam, but I’m scared. I live with my dad, and he said to talk with you about it because he doesn’t want to deal with it. Will it hurt? Where can I go in Washington if I don’t have a family doctor? Can I get a checkup for STDs, too? I really want to go. ...
Q.I was anorexic for nearly four years. I’ve been in recovery for almost six months. It’s been really hard. At times I still hate the way I look. I’m getting healthier. It’s slow and difficult. I have a few questions. When do you think I’ll get my period back? Before I got sick I had ...
Q.I’m pregnant! I know sometimes people tell you that and it’s scary. This baby is planned. I worried all through high school about getting pregnant because my mom had me when she as 16. I can’t count how many times I talked with you about it then, and you answered my questions. I’m ...
Q.I’m a parent and I have a question. How much do I need to put up with my son’s friends? They’re good kids. It’s their parents that make me crazy. My son is a great kid. It’s like he’s not able to say no to any person. I end up with three or four kids at our house every weekend. I ...
