Q: Getting a positive result back from an STD test can sometimes be an emotional experience. You may feel embarrassed, frustrated, sad, angry, or ashamed. You may not know what to do next. Having these thoughts is OK. Give yourself time to process your emotions. You don't have to feel bad for having an STD. You're already better off than you were before your test. Now, you know about it and can start getting treatment. Know that you are not alone if you get a positive STD diagnosis. Some STDs are extremely common. For instance, in the U.S., most sexually active men and women will get at least one case of HPV during their life. If you test positive for an STD, you have a responsibility to tell anyone that you've had sex with while you might have had the disease. This can understandably be an awkward experience, but it's a necessary one. By telling these people, you give them the chance to get tested themselves. If they have the disease, they can start treatment as soon as possible. If you test positive for a serious STD, like HIV, notifying past partners can be life-saving. Talk to your doctor about the results of your STD test. Usually, you will have the chance to do this when you receive your test results. A positive test will usually come with instructions to schedule an appointment. The quicker you start receiving treatment, the better the process of recovery is likely to be. Some STDs caused by bacteria, yeast, and parasites have "cures" that is, medicines that can make the disease go away forever. For instance, gonorrhea can usually be cured with antibiotics. However, STDs caused by viruses don't have cures. In some cases, you must wait for your body to fight off the virus on its own. In others, the virus stays with you for life, though treatment can make symptoms disappear and make it much harder to spread the virus. If you have an STD, it's your responsibility to notify any sexual partners prior to sex. Certain types of protection can help prevent the infection from spreading through sex. The easiest, most widely-available means of protecting against STDs is by using condoms. A male or female condom will greatly reduce the risk of giving your sexual partner an STD. However, this is only if it completely covers the infected area. Even condoms are not 100% effective, however, so it's important for both partners to make an informed decision before having sex. See our condom article for more information.
A: Give yourself time to deal with your emotions. Share the results with your sexual partner(s). Begin a doctor-recommended treatment plan. Prevent the spread of your STD if you have one.

Q: You don't need to be jumping around every few minutes to show you're into the music. You can simply do small movements like bouncing your head to the beat. Nod it up and down in time to the music, making sure that you do it hard enough to be noticeable. Similarly, make sure you're swinging your hips and moving your shoulders. You want to show the audience you're having a good time! Don't always point the end of your guitar off to the left of the stage. Sometimes, you can turn it toward the crowd so that you're sideways to the audience. You can also turn it to the back so you're sideways going the other direction. This just adds visual interest to your performance. You're not just standing there, still as a statue. You could also tip the neck up and play it that way for a while or lean over and play it downward toward the crowd. If you come to an important part of the music, you want to acknowledge it with your movement on stage. An easy way to do that is to just tip the neck of the guitar up into the air for that beat, then bring it back down. Make this movement as you're strumming down on the guitar. You're basically bringing the guitar up to meet your hand. You can also do the opposite movement. If you're strumming upward on the guitar, you can slam the neck downward. This stance is straight out of classic rock. Essentially, you're trying to make yourself bigger. Lift the neck of the guitar up and tilt the head down. Lift your elbows out as you play to make yourself appear bigger and spread your feet out so you have a very wide stance. You can also bend your knees. Don't stand this way too much; instead, use it for emphasis. If you're coming to the end of a mad riff, you want to show how awesome it is. Simply kick one leg out in front of you as you finish the riff, slamming your hand on the last chord. Make sure to get some height with this kick. Don't try a high kick, but the audience should be able to see the sole of your shoe. Practice this without the guitar first! This is a great way to get people's attention. Hold the pick up for a second and look at the audience. Choose your target, and then flip it dramatically outward toward that spot. You can even point before you toss it.
A: Bounce your head and move your body to the music. Change your position on stage and point your guitar in different directions to mix it up. Emphasize a cymbal crash or major chord by tipping up your guitar. Use the "power stance" when you're playing a major riff. Try a kick for emphasis. Flip a pick out to the audience.

Q: well. When you're picking an outfit to wear in front of your ex, crush, or boyfriend, you want to choose clothing that fits your body and makes you feel confident. A great option for most body types is selecting a piece of clothing that highlights your waist, such as high-waisted pants or a dress that hugs your body. For example, if you have super long legs you might choose a maxi dress or miniskirt, while an hourglass figure looks great in a bodycon dress or clothing that clings. Look for options like dresses or skirts that have a fitted waist and a skirt that flows out. V-neck or scoop-neck tops are great for creating curves along your neckline. A new outfit is a great confidence booster and will make you feel like you look your best. Visit your favorite store and pick out a new shirt, pair of pants, or dress to wow your ex, crush, or boyfriend the next time you know you're going to see them. Pick out a new blouse to impress your ex, crush, or boyfriend, or a new pair of cute jeans. Adding things like a belt, hat, or scarf to your outfit will make you look more put-together and fashionable when you're not able to change your wardrobe. Choose embellishments that work with your uniform and the season. You can also layer your clothing to make it look cuter too. Wear cute socks with your uniform, or pick out a headband that matches your outfit. Choose a colorful belt to wear with your uniform pants. Even adding accessories like bracelets or necklaces will add to your outfit nicely. Drawing attention to your neckline and shoulders will make you appear cute and more attractive. Put on a pair of dangly earrings, choosing ones that match your outfit and personality. For example, wear a pair of gold dangly earrings with a red, navy blue, and gold summer dress. To show off an artsy personality, choose earrings that are made of feathers, buttons, beads, or other unique materials. Wearing heels will make your outfit look cuter and more feminine. Pick out a pair of heels or wedges that match the colors in your outfit, making sure that you can walk safely in them without falling. For example, wear a pair of low black heels with a skirt and t-shirt, or pick out a pair of comfortable wedges to wear with a dress and sweater. Wear the heels to things like after-school events, dinner with friends, or a dance.
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Choose an outfit that fits your body Wear something new to give yourself added confidence. Add embellishments to your outfit if you wear a uniform to school. Put on dangly earrings to show off your neck and shoulders. Choose shoes with a heel on them to enhance your look.