Nurse_Nettie

Hey @worriedboysure You have no reason to worry 🙂 The Pill works every day, even during the 7 day break (or sugar pills). But even if she hadn’t been on the Pill, the risk here would be pretty low. Almost all pregnancies happen from penis-in-vagina sex. It’s great that you’re talking about contraception with your partner and looking for the right info.

Hey @clovergirl, thanks for bringing this up. As Nurse Nettie, I hear from lots of young people who are worried about whether their vaginal fluid is normal or not. The ‘wetness’ you’re describing is a sign your vagina is self-lubricating in response to being turned-on. Lubrication decreases friction and is an important part of what makes sex feel…[Read more]

@alwaysontheline It’s great that you’ve brought it up with your psychiatrist and ruled out the meds as an issue.

Most likely, there isn’t any physical problem. It takes time for most people to learn how to reach orgasm with a partner. Finishing by masturbating with your girlfriend is quite common and normal. If you want to orgasm with her other…[Read more]

@alwaysontheline It’s great that you’ve brought it up with your psychiatrist and ruled out the meds as an issue.

Most likely, there isn’t any physical problem. It takes time for most people to learn how to reach orgasm with a partner. Finishing by masturbating with your girlfriend is quite common and normal. If you want to orgasm with her other…[Read more]

Hi @alwaysontheline, Nurse Nettie here. What you’ve described is really common. Despite expectations, there’s lots of people don’t always reach orgasm during sex, yet still experience pleasure. You’re right, there could be physical causes like hormones & medical conditions that affect the nerves, blood circulation & medications that may affec…[Read more]

@aunt_flo yeah, female/internal condoms definitely aren’t as widely available as traditional condoms. Most people probably buy them online or from Family Planning NSW clinics. Some women’s health clinics and pharmacies also have them though.

Hi @yogigirl, that’s a good question. The difference when you’ve had implants is knowing where the edges of the implants are so you can focus on your actual breast tissue. Your surgeon is the best resource for helping you to feel where this is, but any doctor can probably help guide you if you’re not sure.

Hi @curiousss, this a great question. The answer is, yes! You can find guidelines about how to use it for anal sex here.

Thanks for updating us, @yogigirl. It’s empowering to know what was causing your symptoms. It means you can make informed choices about your health now.
And @curiousss, I’m so glad to know that you found the Jean Hailes resources helpful too.

Hi @curiousss, great question! We used to say everyone should check their breasts the same way a doctor would do it. But we’ve learned through research that the most important thing isn’t technique, it’s just getting to know the usual feel of your breasts so you can easily recognise when something isn’t right. This is called breast awareness and…[Read more]

Hi @yogigirl I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling with these symptoms. Irregular periods, acne, and increased body and facial hair are common signs of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) so it’s great that you’re getting tested. PCOS is a really common condition that effects your hormones.

If it turns out you have PCOS, your doctor will give…[Read more]

Hi @yogigirl I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling with these symptoms. Irregular periods, acne, and increased body and facial hair are common signs of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) so it’s great that you’re getting tested. PCOS is a really common condition that effects your hormones.

If it turns out you have PCOS, your doctor will give…[Read more]

Hi @yogigirl I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling with these symptoms. Irregular periods, acne, and increased body and facial hair are common signs of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) so it’s great that you’re getting tested. PCOS is a really common condition that effects your hormones.

If it turns out you have PCOS, your doctor will give…[Read more]

Hi @YogiGirl, if you haven’t had your period in three months, it’s best to check in with a GP. There are a lot of different reasons you can miss periods. It could be related to stress or adjusting to coming off the pill, but there are hormonal conditions that can cause this too. Is there any chance you could be pregnant? Know 4 Sure is a useful…[Read more]

Hi @wakawaka123 thanks for sharing your experience here. You’re definitely not alone in struggling to find the kind of intimate relationship you’d really like to have. There are many different reasons it can be difficult. I can tell from your message that this is causing you a lot of distress and frustration though. I’d really encourage you to…[Read more]

@aunt_flo, there’s no need to avoid the entire bicep/tricep area. As implants are usually placed on the inside of the non dominant arm, having the tattoo on the front of the arm is totally fine. It’s just best to avoid tattooing over or near the implant.

Hi @aunt_flo, it’s a good question! The main concern is the risk of the Implant breaking & not providing contraceptive cover. Although tattooing may go to different depth in the skin to the implanon, the pressure applied may cause breakage. Generally the advice is to get a tattoo first & then the Implanon inserted after…or choose a different…[Read more]

@piperr42 you’re definitely not alone. Sex is one of the most common causes for UTIs (Urinary Tract infections) in young people with a vagina. Peeing ‘immediately’ after sex is the recommendation. Peeing works by washing away any bacteria that’s moved around the urethra (the hole where wee comes out) during sex.

UTIs aren’t contagious though. If…[Read more]

That’s a great question! When it comes to periods we say a “normal” cycle can vary between 21 to 42 days. Coming off the Pill you’d usually expect your cycle to normalise within about three months. There are factors that contribute to irregular periods like travelling or weight loss or even intense physical exercise. There are also some pretty…[Read more]

Hi @champagnepapi, it’s great that you’re keeping a log of your periods & are keeping aware of changes. Having a period is a result of a complex hormonal cycle that ranges over 4 to 6 weeks (21-42 days). In fact no period cycle is exactly the same as the one before. It may mean that every 6 months your cycle lasts longer.
A common reason for no…[Read more]