Gabi

Alright, so my family purchased a Keurig last summer. It was brand new and since then we've gotten a lot of use out of it. Now, it's making these very strange noises when it brews and sounds like it's breaking. It does this consistently. What is going on?

Alright. So I was fingering myself and it was my first time. It was great. But afterwards I realized I was bleeding. I don't have my period, and it freaked me out. Any advice?

I'm not constipated. Everything moves right along. But when I try to poop, it feels as though the poop is a knife and it hurts and stings. I tried stool softener and it made me go. However, it still really hurt. Please help.

It's hard to tell, and this question seems ridiculous. But for all of my life I have been happy with guys. I'm almost halfway through high school now and I can't help thinking about girls and dating them. And there's this one girl I would love to be with. She's so kind and beautiful. I have no idea. But I still like guys as well? What complicates matters some is that my family would never accept me if I was to be gay or bisexual. I'm confused.

A silly question, I know. However, the past two days I have worn thongs and it has irritated my butt so much that it is now painful to poop. The same thing happened about a month ago as well. I haven't had a bowel movement in two and a half days now, and I'm getting worried. It hurts too bad to poop, and my stomach is bloated now. Please please please help!

So this guy likes me. Let's say his name is...Tom. So "Tom" likes me, and I wouldn't mind getting to know him to date him as well. However, he's really quiet and awkward in real life social situations. (I kind of am too.) But this guy has NO PERSONALITY. He talks for a while over text, but I've known him for over a month and still can't figure out who he is. He's...boring, for lack of a better word. I don't know what music he likes, his hobbies, or any fun little facts about him. I just can't fathom it. He gives really general answers to questions, which is why I'm not sure. I wouldn't mind dating him, I just need to figure out who he is!

Help?

I would like to audition for American Idol or the X Factor. Have auditions already closed for the 2013 season? If not, are there any audition locations near a) Virginia or b) Georgia?

Everyone says I'm too skinny. I agree. I'm 5'4 and weigh in at 85-90 lbs. I don't try to be skinny, I eat normally and don't have an eating disorder. What sucks about being skinny is that if it's noticeable, you get called anorexic. I'm not anorexic, nor have I ever been. It stings being called "twiggy" and "stick". Please help? :o

My mother is uber Christian. She is the most conservative person I know. I mean, she won't even let me pierce my ears. I really want a navel piercing, but she (and my dad) aren't budging the tiniest bit. I'm a good teen (in my opinion). I get good grades, and I don't curse. She keeps asking me why I want it. I answer that it would dress up a bathing suit and it seems fun. I'm not eighteen yet, but I can't wait to be so I can get my navel pierced. How can I convince my mom and dad to be more free-spirited about this?