This will take you back to your teens. And make you thankful you’re not there anymore.
Since 1970, Australian teenagers have had all their burning questions answered by Dolly Doctor (or at least giggled at other people's). Here are some of the very, er, best from over the years...
Is throat thrush a thing?
Q. I have an irritating itch in my throat after giving my good friend’s boyfriend a blow job in the movies. I am scared to tell my mother as she is friends with my boyfriend’s mother and I am sure he will find out about what I’ve done. Is there such a thing as throat thrush? It flared up about two weeks ago and has since returned. I am 15 years old.
A. Oral sex means stimulating each other’s genitals with your mouth or tongue, such as giving a blow job. Although oral sex is a normal sexual activity practised by many people, there is a risk of spreading some sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea, hepatitis B and possibly the AIDS virus. Often there are no symptoms of such infections, but a sore throat may occur. Also, stress through feeling guilty or worrying about the possibility of an infection can result in an irritating feeling in your throat. If the problem persists you should go and see your doctor or go to an STD clinic where the advice you will receive is free and confidential.
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Should I do porn?
Q. I am a 14-year-old model and I have been offered a pornographic job with a well-known magazine. The money is extremely good and I think it would be good experience for me, but my agent doesn’t want me to do it. Should I do the job and forget about my agent or simply take my agent’s advice?
A. Fortunately, your agent is sensible. While there will always be girls who are willing to do this kind of work, you should realise that what is acceptable to you today can harm your career tomorrow. In other words, if you are serious about a modelling career, doing pornographic work, for any magazine, can have a nasty rebound effect on you long after the money has gone. A typical example of this is the recent nude photos of Madonna. While they weren’t strictly pornographic or offensive, they weren’t exactly the image the star wanted to project years later. So no matter how attractive the money might seem now, think about your future.
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Are my ovaries OK?
Q. I’ve heard that you could damage your reproductive system if you water-ski without a wetsuit on. Is this true? I have been skiing without one and I’ve had cramps near my ovaries. Should I have a checkup? I don’t want to because my parents don’t know that I’ve been skiing and would be angry if they found out.
A. It is very unlikely that you could damage your reproductive system by water-skiing without a wetsuit. I guess you’re worried about a jet of water entering your vagina. Even when your legs are apart, on skis, your vulva (vaginal entrance) stays fairly well closed. However, a sudden rush of air into your vagina can be harmful, not by damaging your reproductive system but by causing collapse. A sudden rush of cold water, if it were to get in, could possibly have the same effect. So it might be safer, in fact, to wear a wetsuit. I don’t think you need to have a checkup on account of skiing. If your pains persist, they are probably due to some other problem, and would certainly justify a checkup.
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