Lifestyle Archive

I am a guy of 16, and I am desperate to lose my virginity, Doc. Yet every time I get to first base with girls, they always seem to change their minds and turn me down. What am I doing wrong? Why do they keep saying no?

It was early Monday morning in Half-Way Tree, St Andrew, hours after a crowd had gathered there to watch the finals of the 100-metre race taking place at the London Olympics...

JENNIFER CARTER was born in a significant year in our history - 1962, the year Jamaica gained political Independence from Great Britain. Carter, who was born October 3, 1962, is proud of the year of her birth. She said being born in 1962 has affected her sense of Independence.

Could a person be immune to the HIV virus, Doc? I have a very strange situation unfolding here. In 1993, I had unprotected sex with a young girl in the United States of America. Two years later, she died of complications from AIDS. I heard of this, and did an HIV test forthwith. And it came out negative.

I have a weight problem and I have tried various diets with no good results. What are the issues to consider in a weight-loss programme?

THERE IS a distinct similarity between James Methuselah Theophilus Lewis and the Biblical Methuselah. Both men live for an exceedingly long time.

Dear Doc, I have recently lost my virginity. And it was not as everyone had described it. First of all, it was not as painful as I thought. Part of the time, I did not feel any pain at all.Second, I did not lose any blood whatsoever. This was a surprise. Third, I have always been told that I would enjoy it a lot.

AS JAMAICA celebrates its 50th year of Independence, it is fitting to highlight the consistent, dedicated service by members of the Rotary Club of Mandeville since its inception in 1964. Operating within the confines of its motto 'Service above Self', the club has attracted some of Mandeville's exemplary citizens to its membership during its 48 years of existence.

Good to see the place has grown up so much over the years.

Dear Counsellor,My son did well in the Grade Six Achievement Test, but is doing poorly in high school.

The following is feedback to last week's Roving with Lalah in Brown's Town, St Ann:Lalah, you are the best...

I am 18, and I have very bad periods. They hurt so much that I cannot study on those days. I am sure they used to be OK when I was younger, but since age 15, they have been very painful. Doc, I cannot stand any more of this pain. It is killing me! Please advise. Would losing my virginity help?