Most OB/GYNs will first start by putting your daughter on birth control and see if it helps with the symptoms. They typically wont do anything invasive unless birth control and other methods dont work. July 14, 2020 at 11:56PM

They are mythical reptiles that sometimes have wings, but they were originally snakes so it could be either. The asexual reproduction is referring to the actual microscopic cnidarian called a hydra, it is called that because it can be cut in half and both halves will regenerate, plus they have multiple heads. July 14, 2020 at 11:56PM

Maya from Borderlands 2! Interesting article: https://www.themarysue.com/borderlands-and-asexual-representation/ July 14, 2020 at 11:54PM

I get you- i feel myself prejudiced against “hypersexual” people in particular. I think for me it’s faded over time quite a lot, but tbh I did have to talk to my therapist about it a few years ago. July 14, 2020 at 11:49PM

You're a good mom! She may be able to get some tests before an invasive gyne exam. I'm not sex repulsed but I am autistic and have sensory issues. Something that helped me was learning exactly what the exam was going to include and going to a place that taught me how to do a visual exam on myself and then allowed me to insert and remove a plastic (not metal) speculum that I was allowed to warm up in my hands first. That control over the harshest part of the exam put me much more at ease. Having a female doctor was also important. I hope she will get the blood test at the very least and finds a doctor that will be patient and explain things to her and give her time to be comfortable. July 14, 2020 at 11:48PM

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Garlic bread is my favorite food, I could eat it for every meal or just eat it all the time without stopping July 14, 2020 at 11:45PM

makes me think about how there’s a whole unexplored market right there. give us ace resorts, give us ace bars, apps, EVERYTHING! July 14, 2020 at 11:45PM

I did the condom on a dildo thing, but I don't recall learning about STIs at all, or if I did I've forgotten it. Nothing like how you've described. July 14, 2020 at 11:44PM

Find a good gynecologist and she may not have to go through any of that. When I was formally diagnosed with PCOS, my doctor asked my sexual history and opted to give me only the abdominal ultrasound and not the transvaginal one. We did blood tests and the ultrasound and then tried various medications. I haven’t had to get anything shoved up there. She should still see a doctor and see what they can do. She can keep her boundaries and still get treatment. I’m terrified of paps too, but I don’t think she would need one yet. July 14, 2020 at 11:42PM

Hmm, I don’t think I’d consider myself repulsed... just neutral at worst. I don’t dislike sex, I just would have probably never thought of it on own without outside people talking about it. July 14, 2020 at 11:39PM

The show- Shameless (US version) July 14, 2020 at 11:39PM

Yeah but I could see a creep taking advantage of it if they found our July 14, 2020 at 11:39PM

Sex ed was ~14 years ago for me (bloody hell it doesn't feel that long), UK based if that makes any difference. In the UK, at least when I was at school, you had non-mandatory sex ed in year 5 (9/10 years old) but for my class our teacher decided not to teach it to us as they had the choice within the curriculum, and then mandatory sex ed in year 7 (11/12 years old). I didn't notice at all that I was going through a different experience to my peers. I was a late developer, and came from a house where sex, dating, etc weren't even mentioned, so I felt quite uncomfortable with the topic. It didn't occur to me that my experience was unusual because I avoided conversations around sex, and my friends didn't bring it up too much (we were only 11/12). The time things became a bit more apparent was when we were about 14/15 and my friends would have whole discussions about who was "hot" which obviously meant little to me, but I went along with it assuming I was

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I've also suffered with similar pains during my menstrual cycle from my teen years on. While every case is unique many issues can be diagnosed without that level of physical exam, particularly for someone that young. Typically these kind of symptoms originate from hormone issues or even some thyroid issues. It could be as simple as a few blood tests or an ultrasound. As with all medical issues it's important to find the doctor that understands what the patient needs. If your daughter is concerned with the potential physical exams then you have to have a doctor that will respect that. It's also important to remember that many times an exact, definitive diagnosis isn't necessary to help her symptoms! The goal always has to be about making your daughter feel better and manage her health. From a personal perspective I'm in my late 30s and have "suspected" PCOS/polycystic ovary syndrome. I've never opted to have the physical exam because there is no real

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I think she should see a doctor and tell him/her what she's uncomfortable with so the doctor can give her options. By going she won't be obliged to do anything she doesn't want to. Just know what her options are. As far as I know there are other ways to do the papa smear, the "traditional" way is for those who already had sex but there's another one for those women who didn't yet, from certain age on. July 14, 2020 at 11:31PM

I like the cut of your jib. But as a huge nerd I have to insist that Hydras aren't Dragons and I've never heard of them reproducing asexually. July 14, 2020 at 11:31PM

its not discriminating tbh, its ok to have safespaces. Woman meetups dont discriminate towars men, they are just a place specifically for woman cos people like to meet up with people who are like them July 14, 2020 at 11:29PM

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