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Drugs & Alcohol

• How do I minimize the negative effects of drinking?
• Does the use of marijuana affect a person's sex drive and reproduction?
• I regularly have blackouts when I drink alcohol. What causes them? Is there any way to prevent them from happening?
• What internet site will give me information on drug use/abuse and current legislation?
• After taking the morning after pill, are you allowed to drink alcohol or is there a period of time that you should wait?

Fitness

• What are some basic rules to follow for using weight machines in the gym?

Health Concerns

• Can masturbation be dangerous for health?
• I think I have a vaginal infection. What should I do?
• For the last three weeks my vaginal discharge has had a really bad odor. Is there anything I can do to fix this or is there something I should be worried about?
• What type of doctor do you go to if you have a rash on your genitals? Also, how do you avoid telling the people at the front desk what is wrong? I want to keep this as anonymous as possible.
• I think I have a vaginal infection. What should I do?
• How can I be sure if what I have is herpes or irritation from an episiotomy or hemorrhoids?
• My ex was a heavy marijuana user and had trouble ejaculating. Now I am dating someone else and he is also having trouble ejaculating. He swears that he isn't using marijuana, but why is he having the same problem?
• Does masturbation have effects later in life?
• I've been having an odd blood-colored discharge for 3 weeks now. It's like after your period. What is causing this?

Miscellaneous

• Where can I breast-feed my baby on campus?
• I am a healthy 22 year old and often masturbate between 6 to 8 times daily. I am very concerned that a normal sexual behavior is progressing to a deeply obsessive psychological addiction. HELP!!
• Can semen survive on the hands after washing your hands or bathing?

Nutrition

• I'm trying to eat as healthy as possible. What are some guidelines to follow?
• It seems as if the more I eat, the more weight I lose, and the less I eat, the more weight I gain. Is this a problem?
• I usually eat lunch on campus everyday, but I wanted to know... where can I get a healthy lunch vs. the fast food without spending $6 for a meal?
• How much water does one need daily?

Pregnancy

• Will having an abortion lead to future complications with pregnancy and childbirth?
• My boyfriend and I were having sex the other night and the condom broke. A friend of mine said I could take a "morning after pill" to keep from getting pregnant. What is that?
• I've been having sex with my boyfriend to get pregnant. Is it safe for the baby if he is a heavy user of marijuana and other drugs?
• How soon will you know that you could possibly be pregnant?
• I read somewhere that if you're trying to get pregnant, you should have sex at least 3 days before you begin to ovulate so that the sperm will be in place. Is that true?
• If I had sex right after my period and my boyfriend "came" in me, is it possible that I could get pregnant or does it depend on whether or not I'm ovulating?
• Ok, my girlfriend is 3 weeks late on her period. What should we do? Where can she get tested?
• My husband and I are trying to have a baby. When and how will I know that I am ovulating?
• How soon will you know that you could possibly be pregnant?
• Is there any way to get pregnant from masturbation?
• Is there still a chance of getting pregnant if the guy takes his penis out before ejaculating?
• Can masturbation limit the chances of my partner becoming pregnant?
• My period is usually regular. There have been three times I've had unprotected sex. In May I had my period for one day, and skipped it in June. Could I be pregnant?

Relationships

• I'm trying to turn a guy-friend into a boyfriend without being too obvious or desperate. How do I tell him how I feel without coming off like an over-aggressor?
• How can you tell if someone is just using you for sex?
• I've been friends with a guy for about 3 or 4 years. Sometimes I think he likes me but won't admit it. He also has a girlfriend who does not like me hanging around him. He is also my best friend's brother. She doesn't like it when I talk about him. How do I get the guy and not lose my best friend?
• I have been dating a guy for two years now and just recently met a guy I really like and get along with really well. I am happy with my boyfriend, but I think its just getting a little too comfortable and old for me. What should I do?
• How do I delay sex with my partner?
• My boyfriend of five years thinks we need some time apart to sort out our lives and what we want. Is this the best way to solve our problems?
• How do I really know if my boyfriend cares for me or just needs me because he feels lonely?
• I met a guy and we have been talking for about a year already. We started having sex, and we act like we are going out, but he hasn't asked me out. Recently he told me that it was over. What should I do, why is he telling me this?

Safer Sex

• I'm afraid of taking birth control pills and throwing my hormones out of whack. I want to be safe, but am afraid of side effects. Do you have any suggestions?
• What should I do in order to avoid feeling like my skin is being torn apart during a sexual act?
• Do aphrodisiacs really work and if so what are the best ones to use?
• Is there a way I can get back on the pill for free without having to tell my parents or family doctor or go through our insurance?

Smoking

• A part of me wants to quit smoking, but another part of me doesn't want to give up that source of entertainment. Is the gum strong enough to help me overcome my other half that doesn't want to quit?

STD's

• How do I avoid spreading herpes to my spouse or consenting partner?
• Can you die from a STD, other than HIV/AIDS?
• Can you test positive for Chlamydia if you've never had sex?
• Can a herpes sore or vaginal wart be popped like a pimple? If so, what comes out of it?
• Do Health Insurance companies look down upon you for getting tested for HIV and other STDs? Is it going to affect my coverage in any way?
• Can you have a pimple with pus in your pubic hair or is this an STD?
• Can I get AIDS if I eat sperm?