So after 2 days of horrible pain, I went to the ER last night, and found out I have a kidney stone. :(
I have a CT scan to find out how big it is and whether they will do surgery or if i will just pass it.
Has anyone had a kidney stone before?  Can anyone shed some light onto what I will be in for?

Thanks so much!

I know no one can diagnose me but I have a doctor appt this week and I want to know some facts before I go in.

I've had weird discharge on and off for years and years now and have visited many doctors about it. Of the ones who thought I had BV, some told me it was sexually transmitted (that would be impossible in my case, since I had these symptoms long before I ever had sex) and others that it could just be the natural state of my vagina. I've had multiple tests done and only once or twice did the dr think I had BV. I've also been diagnosed with 'mixed vaginitis'. A lot of the time the tests come back clear. I've had several STD screenings, all clear. The last time I went to the Dr, I had '2 out of 3 criteria for BV' and she recommended I take a cream rather than antibiotics, as I react badly to them. The last gyno I saw for my STD check recommended salt baths, along with cotton underwear and so on. I just sort of sat back and stopped worrying for a while, but I read another article about how BV can cause PID and infertility and that got me panicked agaun. Should I really push for more tests and answers?

This recipe, when cooked in small batches in oil that's hot enough (375 deg F / 190 deg C) and that is allowed to reheat between batches, and served with fresh local corn on the cob, a simple salad, and this excellent summer-weight Belgian ale, is absolutely fantastic -- and my non-Celiac family and guests emphatically agreed.

Two nights ago I was on top first time having sex 5 brief times on the bottom not even fitting his whole penis inside. I only got the head in and experienced a lot of bleeding. I decided to try again so last night I was on top but managed to fit his entire fully erect penis into my vagina. It hurt a lot, especially with stomach pains and I felt like I was going to pass out. Is this normal because I'm not used to it and this is the first time I've fit it all the way in?
One of the symptoms of PID is painful sex, and pain in the abdominal region but I don't really feel it any other time, even though sometimes it's just sore. PID is caused by some bacteria, typically gonorrhea and chlamydia (i have been tested for both twice and so has my monogamous boyfriend).
Another symptom is change in discharge. After becoming sexually active sometimes my discharge is yellow and smells like vinnegar. Does anyone else have this? Does a change in discharge necessarily mean something is wrong? I'm freaking out about this disease. I just went to the doctor told her everything and she made me get tested for gonnorhea and clahmydia again. I'm just so nervous.

I've been researching epilators and reading reviews.  I know how they are supposed to work: by pulling out hair from the root.  I'm prepared to pay the $100 or so a decent one would cost. 

I am not squeamish about hair-pulling: I currently wax my armpits and bikini line myself.  I tried a brazillian hard wax once myself but it didn't work out so well.  It just left a bunch of residue and really didn't pull any hair.  I don't think it helps that I seem to have fat labia that are hard to hold stiff.  :)

What do you VPs think about epilators?  Are they worth the money?  Can they replace waxing?  Any special ones that really work?

Thanks!

I've been dating my current bf for about eight months now. This weekend I was missing him (he was out of town for a week), I went to the mirror, put on my sexy bra and sent him a picture. I know the consequences of doing this stuff, but it was my first time doing it and it turned me on to do it. On Sunday I sent on without my bra.

My question is how many people do that, or do it over the web cam or make videos, to spice things up or to get someones attention?

Reading the previous question had me thinking about my current sex life with my husband and i was wondering what you all think about this and if anyone can relate.

To put it plain and simple my husband strongly dislikes giving oral.  When we first became intimate he did it a few times because he wanted to make me happy.  But I could tell he really was not enjoying it.  He said he always strongly disliked it and that I was the only person he ever even attempted to do it with more than once.  I had always been very into oral sex and never had a partner who had an issue with it so it was a shock and disappointment for me.  But I was falling in love with him and our relationship is wonderful in so many ways.  Plus our sex life was pretty amazing without it.  He was the only man that actually was able to get me to orgasm during intercourse. So I put it on the back burner. Every once in awhile I would ask about it and he would be so uncomfortable it wasn't even worth it.  Last time I seriously mentioned it was years ago.

Fast forward to today.  We have a very good sex life despite this one act being omitted.  He cares about pleasuring me he just can't bring himself to do it in that way. Its just that every once in awhile I think about it and miss it.  I don't think his opinion will ever change.  I doubt there is anything I can do to make him more comfortable with the idea.  And I won't enjoy it if I'm forcing him to do something he really hates.  Any thoughts, advice on this topic?

I start my period tomorrow. I have organic raspberry leaf tea to drink, because I read from several sources that it is supposed to help menstrual cramps tremendously, and I need all the help I can get.

But what I can't figure out is whether I should start drinking it tonight, in the morning, or just wait until I feel some cramps starting. Which would be most effective?

The tea says it reduces the pain of menstrual cramps and strengthens and tones the uterus (you can do that?).

RIP... Frank McCourt!

Author of Angela's Ashes, Tis and Teacher Man.


Great Irish/American author!!!!

Last Monday I went to the doctor's for a UTI (mild or caught early, no pain, discoloration or weird smell - just frequent urination and that uncomfortable feeling) and was given Macrobid. I took it for a week as prescribed (this morning was my last pill). My problem is that I'm still peeing a lot (I woke up like 10 times last night to go). It doesn't hurt at all and the color/odor is normal.

I do have a week's dose of Cipro on hand though. Should I wait a few days to see if the frequent peeing subsides or start the Cipro now? 

Hello Lovely VPers,

I have a question burning my brain. Oh, I know how I categorize it, but what's burning my brain is how *other* people categorize it.

Oral sex; do you consider it to be actual "sex," or do you consider it to be just "fooling around?"

TIA!

I apologize for this commonly asked question, but how can I get rid of irritation from shaving down there? Is there a quick solution? Thank you in advance!

I've been having a bit of an itching issue and I'm totally at a loss as to what it could be. The itching is just on my vulva, is very intermittent and only seems to occur after I've touched the area (like if I wipe after peeing)

I had surgery on my stomach a couple of weeks ago and they gave me some strong antibiotics to prevent any wound infection, so my first thought was that it might have given me a YI but I checked and I've got no discharge or anything that looks yeasty in my vag (plus my vag itself doesn't itch). Another thought was that maybe it was because the surgery caused everything to be pulled up and my mons to be less 'saggy' so more of my vulva is exposed and perhaps irritated by my underwear but it doesn't look red/aggravated/sore. I have no discharge, everything looks and smells normal for me.

However as I say, it seems to only itch once I've already touched the area and, it would seem writing this, when I think about it.

Any ideas as to what the heck it is? Or how I could make my bits feel a bit better?

I had sex for the first time about two weeks ago. We only did it for about five minutes without a condom, and then I made him stop and put one on. I am also on the NuvaRing.
Every time since, we have been safe about using condoms during sex, and watching where he ejaculates if I am giving him a handjob/oral sex.
However I can think of one instance where he had ejaculated on himself/his hands, wiped himself off, and began to finger me. We didn't realize what we had done until afterwards. I took Plan B the next day. This was about a week and a half ago.


I'm worrying now that I might be pregnant. On Friday, I thought I had gotten my period, but this morning it has stopped completely. My periods usually last for over a week and are very heavy for about 5 days straight. This 'period' was pretty light, and, as I've said, stopped mysteriously after 3 days. Also, I'm gaining weight (I haven't changed my diet at all) and today, I've been having spells of dizziness.

I don't know how I could be pregnant though, because my boyfriend and I have been careful. The only way I can think is that perhaps his pre-cum contained sperm at one point, which I know doesn't happen unless he hadn't urinated after ejaculating.

What do you think, VP? Should I go and buy a pregnancy test? :( Or should I just stop worrying?

Edit: thanks everyone! You're all a great help, as usual :) I will be taking a pregnancy test anyway just to put my mind at ease.

UPDATE: took a pregnancy test. Not pregnant, heh heh. I feel better now. Thanks you guys :3 you're all very helpful.

I've been a regular diva cup user for several years and LOVE IT.  I'm in Amsterdam on a trip now and will likely get my period soon-ish.  I don't have my cup, mine was kind of getting stiff and leaky before I left so I tossed it and then couldn't find the right size when I tried to buy a new one before my flight.  I'll use tampons if I have to, but after getting used to the cup, I hate the feeling of tampons or pads so I'd rather not.  Any of you know where to buy menstrual cups in Amsterdam? 

also, mods: why no tags allowed? 

So I just started my second pack of Micronor (end of the first week, second pack) and I still haven't gotten my period?

If I recall the directions correctly, I continuously keep taking pills, no breaks right?

I'm not sure if I should be worried about pregnancy, because I don't "feel" any different. I'm pretty good at taking the pills everyday...

Can someone help a girl out?

TIA

Well, do you? 

In real life, I never reveal to anyone that I am sexually inexperienced and have not had a lot of sex. It seems that this is frowned upon in society when you are a certian age. People think that to have a fulfilling life, you must have a lot of sex, you hear these references a lot in our culture. I tend to disagree. I've become quite comfortable with my lifestyle that does not include a lot of sex, maybe some day when I'm older I will have a relationship that involves sex on a regular basis but for now I am okay.

Saw this in another community and I think it puts The Crimson Tide into great perspective...

( Under here! )

Betty Crocker G/F Yellow Cake makes a pretty fine pineapple upside down cake in case anyone else is jonesng for this retro treat.

Hey ladies. About a year ago I was diagnosed with a "tiny" cyst on my right ovary. My gyn put me on continuous ortho-cyclen which has been great.

Lately though I have developed a sharp, stabbing pain. It was on my right side but in my back, either when I strained to poop (sorry hehe) or during the act of sitting (but not while actually sitting down). It hurt a little bit during sex but only sometimes.

This morning though, he went in really deep while I was on top and I immediately got a stabbing pain that made me stop and get up. It spread over my entire pelvis before it stopped and now is just a dull constant ache. It goes away if I stay still for a while but comes back when I move.

I haven't gone to the doctors yet because we were on vacation and just got back today... and my dr always has a super long wait... I'd like to avoid it if possible. Could this be my cyst acting up? Rupturing? :(

*edit: i should also add that my first instinct during the really bad pain was to get up and pee. it seemed to lessen the pain a little bit but not much. i have no idea if this is any sort of helpful but i figured i'd add it in just in case.