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My boyfriend says he loves me, but sometimes he’s mean. Does that mean he doesn’t really love me?

A: The basic qualities of a healthy, loving relationship include …

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I want to have sex, but I'm self conscious about my body. How can I get over it?

A: It all depends on how self-conscious you are. Many, maybe even most, teens — and many adults — are embarrassed about their bodies in one way or another. Some find it hard to let their bodies be seen in public or in private. Locker rooms and swimming pools, let alone sexually-charged situations, can be pretty scary for the self-conscious. …

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