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If you think that someone might  hit you or is threatening you and the person is someone from your school,  talk to someone you trust, like a teacher, the principal, or a counselor.  When you talk with them ask for help to resolve the conflict you have with that person.  If the person is very upset with you, you will accomplish much more by  resolving the conflict peacefully.  If you have made a mistake, you should apologize, but make sure you do it with a mediator (a counselor or teacher) present so that there is less chance that things will get out of control.

If you have tried to resolve the conflict with a mediator present, but the person is still mad, it is unlikely that the  person will  hit you because the authorities in your school  already know about the conflict.  The person will not want to get in worse trouble.  If the person is not in the same institution as you, you can still look for help and advice from a counselor, a teacher, community leaders, your parents or family members.

If the situation is not resolved, try to have someone with you at all times.  By asking your friends to go with you, you can avoid being alone.  If you are alone you will be more vulnerable to aggression.  The company of your friends will protect you.   And, stay in public places to avoid meeting up with the person in an isolated place.

Remember that you have the right to feel safe.  No one has the right to threaten you.  If it becomes necessary, in extreme cases, you can report the situation to the police or change institutions.



Loving a person is an experience based on the knowledge of likes and dislikes, personality, life style, character, and shared goals and dreams.  Given this fact, we can conclude that love-at-first-sight is not real because it is impossible to know someone in such short time.

It could be that this person was impressed with you and felt physically attracted to you.  He probably liked you very much, but that is a far cry from being in love.

To fall in love and stay in love with someone, you need to spend time with that person, share and see how you feel with each other, know each other’s likes and dislikes, ways of being, habits, etc.  All of these things can happen without pressure.

If you feel attracted to him, then you could ask him to spend some time together so you can get to know each other better.  Go out with him, talk with him and get to know his friends and family so that  you can decide if you would like him to be your boyfriend.

 


Before understanding the causes of urinary infections you need to understand that there are three independent openings in the female genitals: the anus, the vagina (through which babies are born and where the penis is inserted during intercourse) and the urethra (through which urine passes out of the body).  Urinary infections refer specifically to infections in the urethra.  Some vaginal infections can be caused by sexually transmitted infections which can also infect the urethra.


It is possible to get a urinary infection and/or a vaginal infection without having sexual intercourse. The causes are related to poor hygiene in the genital area or to the exposure to conditions that favors the reproduction of a fungus such as wearing polyester underwear that makes you sweat or wearing very tight clothes.


Some recommendations to avoid these infections are:


1.    When going to the toilet, wipe yourself from the front to the back — from the vagina to the anus.  By doing this,  you will not bring bacteria on the anus to your vagina or urethra.

2.    When taking a shower, do not use strong soap or vaginal douches. These can change the normal PH of your vagina and urethra which will favor the growth of bacteria and fungi.  Wash with water and a mild soap and rinse well.

3.    Wear cotton underwear.

4.    Do not hold the urge to urinate for a long period of time.  By doing this you give opportunity for bacteria in the urethra to reproduce and pass into your bladder and become a severe urinary infection.

5.    Drink a lot of water — at least eight glasses a day. This will make you urinate often and by doing this you will be cleansing your urethra.

6.    After having sexual relations, urinate and wash your genitals.


Some symptoms of a urinary infection are a constant urge to urinate and a burning sensation when urinating. Vaginal infection symptoms can include itching, a bad odor, or unusual vaginal secretions.  If you have any of these symptoms, consult a health specialist so you can get the appropriate treatment.

 


 You can do many things!  The most important is your attitude and your commitment not to use them.
 
Some other things that will protect you are:
•    Good self- esteem.  Knowing that you are special and unique will help you take care of yourself and make wise decisions that will not put you in danger.
•    Know how to say “no.”   Even though you love the person, you know that no one can make you do things you do not want to do.  Peer pressure to  try drugs will not have an effect on you.
•    Have friends who think the same as you do and who want to be healthy.
•    Be involved in extracurricular activities that you like and keep you busy such as sports, hobbies, etc.
•    Look for support.  Having  parents or other adults who you can trust and who can help you when problems arise is important.  Even TeenSmart with the Ask a Nurse and the health topics will give you information and people with whom you can talk about problems.
•    Be conscious of the quality of your relations and the social situations you get involved in. These can have a positive or a negative influence in your life.  It is important to make responsible decision and to develop friendships that will help you grow.  If your friends use drugs there is a greater chance that you will use them too.



 
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