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writes: Hi I'm 13 an i feel faint every time i over hear people talking about sex or anything about it! In my sex education lessons every lesson i nearly faint, i hate it. whats wrong with me and how do i stop myself feeling this way? its really getting me down.any advise appreciated! Reply to this Question
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reader, Yos  +, writes (13 June 2006):
 I have suffered from fainting in the past. There are a few things that i did that might work for you:
- First try to calm your breathing: breath slowly and deeply. Fainting is caused by not getting enough oxygen, because your breathing is not working well (or because there is not enough air). If you can calm your breathing down it will help.
- If that doesn't help, putting your head between your legs might work. This puts more blood in your head, and since blood carries oxygen, you end up with more oxygen in your head!
- If that doesn't make a difference, lying down can help. It can be a bit embarassing to do, but its less embarassing than actually fainting.
One other thing, you say you are 'nearly' fainting. Maybe this is mainly a thing in your mind and you are not really going to faint? It's hard to know, but it seems like trying to stay relaxed and calm and breathing evenly is something to aim for. Maybe looking away and not listening for a moment and thinking about something else will help, such as thinking about what you watched on TV last night or what you want to do on the weekend. If you can stop your mind thinking you are going to faint, you might find the whole problem goes away.
Good luck :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 June 2006): hi im the one who asked tghis question - how do i stop myself from fainting when i here about cos i do literally every day!
and also when i think of it myself it doesnt seem discusting, i dont think having sex is a horrile thing at all.
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reader, Yos +, writes (13 June 2006):
There's nothing wrong with you, lots of people experience what you do. Some people experience it a lot older than 13!
Just remember that you only ever have to have sex when and how, and with whom you want to... you can choose when you are ready, and until you decide that you don't have to have sex or do anything you don't want to do sexually.
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reader, auntie claire +, writes (12 June 2006):
 dear reader don't panic hunni theres nothing wrong with you people deal with sex so many different ways you will come to learn that there's nothing to be affraid of you say you feel like this in class well may i suggest you get some books and read a home then hearing in school won't hit you so hard and you have the added bonus of knowing things befre your friends if this is still a problem in a few weeks then i think you'll neeed to speak to someone about it but don't be scared you have nothing to be ashamed of honestly and if you need some more help or advice fell free to e-mail me direct
all the best sweet heart xxx
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