ACA320

4/24/2019 3:52:44 AM

Hi Vicky. I have something that i have a question about. So im 13 and i wear mascara to school ir in my everyday lufe i guess. It doesnt bother me in any way. I think that im pretty with it or without it. But sometimes i feel like my friends judge me about it. I dont know how to tell them that it just gives me more confidence. Its really annoying when they do that. Do you have any advice on how i could talk to them about it

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Many girls wear mascara to school and if it makes you feel happy, then I do not see an issue with it, likewise if your friends prefer to go without that is there choice to make. Certainly I don't feel you need to justify your use of a mascara to anyone.

WHE101

4/24/2019 1:34:52 AM

How do you know when to take off a tampon? Thanksssss

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A tampon should be worn for between 4-8 hours and within every pack of tampons are full instructions for use that should be read before you start using tampons.

See our blog entitled Tampon Do's and Don't's.

TMK815

4/24/2019 12:24:07 AM

How many days after your first period do you have your next?

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This can vary from person to person and anything from 21-34 days is considered average. Remember too that during puberty long or short gaps are often experienced as your body works out the right cycle just for you. See our blogs under the Period tab for more advice on what your monthly cycle looks like.

AVT067

4/23/2019 10:55:32 PM

Is it possible to get my first period while swimming? If so, what do I do?

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Should your first period arrive when in the water there is nothing you need do, the amount of blood lost would be so small it would not cause any distress to you or other visitors to the pool. If you feel your period may not be too far away then consider always keeping some pads or liners with you when out and about so you have something to use should it arrive when away from home. Our Lil-Lets teens starter kit would be idea.

IOU620

4/23/2019 9:41:25 PM

Do you know if browsing history on fire tablets appears on other tablets on that account even if they have been deleted

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It may carry some over yes if they are linked to your account. You can choose Google incognito in future to prevent this, I believe. 

XPV357

4/23/2019 9:40:40 PM

hi vicki. so im 13 and i have a problem but im too embarrassed to talk to anyone i know about it. recently after my last period, i suddenly just feel really horny at times but i always try to ignore it. idk what to do because im underage and a virgin, and i feel too embarrassed, grossed out and guilty whenever i try to masturbate. do yu have any advice plz?? thank you :)

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I think you will find my blogs under the Sex and Sexual Feelings section useful to read, the cover masturbation and sexual arousal, all of which is very normal at your age and as you become sexually mature.

WEE731

4/23/2019 9:20:24 PM

Hi Vicki, I think I may be on the autism spectrum, but dont really know what to do. I am 16 and have thought this for quite a while now. I think I have high functioning autism or Aspergers, so more mild which is why Im not really sure if I do or not. I understand that it can be harder to diagnose in girls, so maybe it may be harder to detect for me. Is there something I can do to find out if I have got it? Or would I have to be professionally diagnosed? I dont really know how I would bring this up in conversation with my parents, and I have no idea what is involved in a diagnosis for teens, so is there something online I could use to see the likelihood of have ASD? Thanks

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I am not a fan of online quizzes to detect medical conditions, this can only ever be diagnosed by a medical professional. Please feel free to share with me some of the things that have been worrying you and leading you to this conclusion and I may be able to point you in the direction of a more suitable place to go and research.

PND767

4/23/2019 9:03:12 PM

Hi Im at my friends house now but she lives alone and Ive forgot the disposable bags do you think itll be okay just to wrap it in tissue and put it in the bin? Also Im going to be wearing a bikini tomorrow and Im worried that my tampon is going to leak and Ill be embarrassed what shall I do

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Yes, wrapping up the used pad or tampon and placing in the bin is fine. And don't worry about tampon leakage. Insert a new tampon before going in the pool and remove once you have finished having fun and are getting changed.

JUI848

4/23/2019 8:57:15 PM

How do you stop yourself from crying, especially in public?

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That really would depend on what you feel starts the unhappiness or tears off. If you can give me a little more information on this I should be able to assist you further.

FTR572

4/23/2019 8:54:59 PM

Hi vicki, so I know this sounds really stupid but I feel sorry for inanimate objects all the time. I feel sorry for a wrapper when I throw it in the bin, and I still have one empty m&ms bag in my room because I felt bad. Today I put water on my sleeve on purpose for a video and I felt sorry for the sleeve. This has happened a lot, I have told my mum and she said sometimes our minds are weird but it happens a lot. Help?

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As we enter puberty our brain starts to consider more mature thoughts of a more adult nature. It can often mean that these thoughts can become obsessive and of concern. As you continue to mature and as your mum has already said you will learn to process these new ideas and theories and learn to live with them in harmony.