A crush does not have to mean you’re in love. A crush can be tiny, huge, intense, confusing, silly, serious, or gone by next Tuesday. 

Sometimes a crush means, “I like their face.” Sometimes it means, “I like how they make me feel.” Sometimes it means, “I want to know them better.” And sometimes it means your brain has taken one nice interaction and started writing fan fiction. 

Love is different. Love usually takes time, trust and actually knowing the person properly — not just the version of them you’ve built in your head. 

So yes, you can like someone a bit, have a crush, be curious, or feel unsure. You don’t have to decide straight away. Feelings can be real without being forever. 

Yes.  A femboy is usually a boy or man who likes expressing himself in more feminine ways — clothes, makeup, hair, style, vibes. It does not automatically mean he is gay, trans, confused or “trying to be a girl.” 

Some people feel weird about it because they’ve been taught there is only one “right” way to be a boy: tough, masculine, emotionless, not pretty.  

The truth is, people should be allowed to express themselves without being bullied, mocked or forced to act a certain way for everyone else’s comfort. Be yourself — but also be safe. Find people who respect you, and don’t try to make you change. 

There is no secret trick to knowing if a girl likes you. Some people flirt heaps, some people get nervous and awkward, and some people act completely normal while secretly freaking out inside. Humans can be pretty confusing sometimes. 

The only real way to know is to ask. It does not have to be perfect - just honest and respectful. Something simple like, “Hey, I like talking to you. Do you maybe feel the same?” is totally enough. 

And yes, it can definitely feel scary! Rejection can feel awkward and being vulnerable isn’t always easy. It might sting for a bit if they do not feel the same way, but that does not mean there is something wrong with you or that you are “not enough.” We really cannot control who we catch feelings for sometimes... it just happens. 

What matters most is how you handle the answer. If someone says no, respect it. Give them space, be kind, and try not to pressure them or make them feel guilty. Being able to handle rejection respectfully is actually a really mature and caring thing to do. Big green flag stuff. 

Just remember, feelings can be big, messy, exciting, awkward, confusing — sometimes all at once — and that is completely normal. If you feel comfortable, and ready for whatever answer they give, be honest, ask the question, and see where it goes. Good luck ? 

Gooning is an online slang term. It refers to spending a long time watching porn and masturbating in a very intense, focused, almost trance-like state. 

Now that we know what it is… let’s get into the “is it okay?” part. Exploring your body or masturbating? Normal.  But where it can get a bit off is when it turns into something super intense, hard to stop, or starts messing with your mood, sleep, focus, or how you see yourself and other people. That’s where it can start to tip into not feeling so great over time. 

And just being real about porn for a second… most of it isn’t showing real sex or real connection. It’s made to grab your attention and keep you there. That can slowly start to shape what you think is normal without you even noticing. It can impact how you navigate consent, respect and communication with people IRL. 

It’s also designed to hook your brain. Quick hits of dopamine, easy to keep going back. That’s not a “you” problem, that’s literally how it’s built. But it also doesn’t mean you’re stuck in it. If something starts to feel off, you’re allowed to step back and reset. If this feels tricky, talk to a trusted adult about it – you could call Kids Helpline if you don’t have anyone IRL you feel comfortable talking to  - 1800 55 1800. 

Curiosity is normal. Just make sure you’re deciding what feels right for you, not the internet.