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I Was Dependent on Nature...On My Body...On Me
Posted on the Apr 18, 2012 by Carlin Ross
When you haven't had a real period in 15 years, going back to your regular menstrual cycle is intimidating.  I had these images of soaked through tampons, excruciating cramps, and bad acne - I...
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Surfing the Waves of Emotion & Physiology
Posted on the Feb 06, 2012 by Marisa Black
The pressure builds slowly, sometimes imperceptibly. I can almost forget about it. But at a certain point, the tautness can no longer be overlooked or dismissed. Lately I've conceived of this...
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A Period Piece
Posted on the Jan 27, 2012 by Liandra Dahl
Menses has been on my mind more than usual for the last six months. My daughter got her first period just as I left for NYC to be part of the BodySex Documentary. I wrote to Betty some months later...
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Making Maxi-Pads From Cellulose
Posted on the Jan 23, 2012 by Carlin Ross
The simple act of getting their period keeps women and girls homebound around the world. They don't have access to sanitary napkins or tampons. Some make due with ash, filthy rags, newspapers - 70...
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Mother/Daughter Advice on First Time Tampon Use
Posted on the Dec 21, 2011 by Betty Dodson
hey Betty, I hope this finds you well and all set for Kissmass. I need to pick your brains on something. My daughter has decided she wants to try tampons instead of pads. So we sat down on the...
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My Period Comes When I Have Sex
Posted on the Oct 18, 2011 by Betty Dodson
Ok. I am in a long distance relationship and when I do get to see my man I normally visit him a few days before my period to be safe. My periods are normal and usually on time but I've noticed since...
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Is It Safe To Masturbate?
Posted on the Sep 22, 2011 by Betty Dodson
I am sixteen years old and never had an orgasm because I haven't started my period. I have only masturbated a few times because I didn't know if it was safe or not. Betty plz help P.S. You're amazing...
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First Time I Bled
Posted on the Sep 16, 2011 by Liandra Dahl
I am currently in New York City filming The BodySex Group and I will be writing a very detailed blog post about that soon but something pretty siginificant happened just before I left that I want to...
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I'm Ashamed for Even Purchasing Disposable Menstrual Protection
Posted on the Aug 25, 2011 by VirginMonoblogger
Y'all... I have a confession. Please don't disown me. I deserve to be spanked (in the bad way) and to be punished, because I have done something so horrible, but I didn't have any other choice. I......
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Will Menopause Cure Painful Penetration?
Posted on the Apr 30, 2011 by Betty Dodson
Hello Dr. Dodson, I have physical issues with my lower back, legs and feet which affect my overall mobility and also cause me to cramp very easily in my legs and feet and cramps and spasms in my back...
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I Was Horny Yesterday...No Not Horny...My Pussy Was F*cking Ravenous
Posted on the Apr 26, 2011 by VirginMonoblogger
I was horny yesterday. No, not horny... My pussy was fucking RAVENOUS. It's not often that I'm actually horny enough to end a phone call in order to get off before my parent gets home from work. My...
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If I Use a Diaphram During My Period Will it Cut Down on the Mess of Period Sex?
Posted on the Apr 06, 2011 by Betty Dodson
Dear Dr. Betty, I am in a wonderful long-distance relationship that I wouldn't trade for anything. He and I have been together for a few years now, but our visits are few and far between; the gaps...
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Orgasms are Better During My Period
Posted on the Apr 06, 2011 by Betty Dodson
I was laying in bed last night and I felt well how do you say hot and bothered all of the sudden. With one little problem, my period. But I did it anyway. It felt so good I even went for the second...
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Sexualizing Little Girls...One Bra at a Time
Posted on the Apr 05, 2011 by Logan Levkoff
Last week, my kids and I were strolling the aisles of a Connecticut Wal-Mart looking for diapers and t-shirts. Instead I found something more surprising, and it was my six year old that brought it to...
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The Importance of Period Sex
Posted on the Jan 30, 2011 by VirginMonoblogger
"I’ll admit that stained sheets are an annoyance, but getting menstrual blood on oneself is a monthly occurrence for women, and yet we somehow manage to avoid PTSD. Understanding this, and accepting...
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