Question 1

which statement best describes the relationship between cousins and risk for autoimmune diseases?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk : The tendency to autoimmunity definitely runs in families. This is genetic, not due to lifestyle, so prevention isn't really possible. These conditions are more common in women, but are not rare in men. People with autoimmune disease should tell their relatives, so they, in turn can tell their doctors and get appropriate tests.

Question 2

what is the best way to boost arousal in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

: Anticipation. Anticipation is a feeling of excitement about something pleasant or exciting that you know is going to happen.

Question 3

this is a relationship based question. my best friend has a girlfriend and i have a crush on him. should i wait until they break up to confess to him?

Accepted Answer

Tough question, but: It might be wise to wait, since your confession alongside his involvement with someone else could likely complicate things in the friendship. It might come down to whether or not the relief you might feel with the confession would outweigh the risk of him potentially being uncomfortable knowing about your feelings when he's already committed to someone, and subsequently push away from you.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for bipolarity if it is coming in between me and my relationships?

Accepted Answer

Medication : You should try and see a board certified psychiatrist. If you have any condition which signifantly affects your life, you definately owe it to yourself, your family and friends to seek help, and sooner rather than later. Do it first for yourself. Mood stabilizing medications would be the standard treatment for bipolar disorder. Good luck.

Question 5

is it better to confess my love for someone who does not love me & does not want a serious relationship. or is it best to just avoid him & not confess?

Accepted Answer

Be Strong and honest: Being honest about your feelings to someone whom you believe doesn't share those feelings is hard.  It takes an inner strength to gamble rejection for the sake of honesty and the slim chance that they misread a benign friendship. Accept kindly that the other person "has a right" to not be in love. Strength and honesty build character, no matter what the other person does or says.

Question 6

how can i get over the guilt feeling after a break up of a 9 years relationship? it was the best choice for both of us but hes so hurt, its killing me

Accepted Answer

The bottom line is: That you can't prevent him from grieving.  As much as you care, he wil need to work through this loss. Nine years is a long time- so i wouldn't expect him to bounce back quickly. When they say 'breaking up is hard to do' - it really is the truth. I know this is difficult.

Question 7

how do you go about treating an initamacy/closeness relationship clausterphobia even after attempting cbt. is exposure to the fear the best option?

Accepted Answer

Exposure Therapy: Graduated exposure to feared situations  http://tinyurl.Com/m3z7fkf -- along with response prevention in some instances http://tinyurl.Com/mngrzl5 -- is part of cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt).  When you say "attempting cbt" does this mean you started but did not finish for some reason?  Your therapist would be working with you, monitoring progress ; adjusting methods for best results.

Question 8

i have ovarian cysts and i have been with my partner for 6 years we have a healthy stable relationship but want to start a family wars the best option?

Accepted Answer

Go see your GYN: And your mate  needs to see his primary dr for evaluation of your health status and potential to procreate. Bless u both !

Question 9

i am switching from the depo shot to either mirena (levonorgestrel) or paraguard because the libido effect is ruining my relationship. which one would be best?

Accepted Answer

Both should be fine: Either one of these should be fine. The paragard is a copper coil so contains no progestin type hormones. The mirena (levonorgestrel) does contain a progestin type hormone similar to provera but at a much lower dose. If you want to get away from progestins completely to be safe then go with the paragard.

Question 10

what is best protection in lesbian relationships against hpv infection? is it enough not touching moucous membranes? how exactly is it transmited?

Accepted Answer

Dental dams: or saran wrap can be used as a barrier when performing oral sex.  Also cover sex toys with a condom. HPV is transmitted by coming in contact with secretions containing HPV or unprotected contact with genital, anal or oral lesions.

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