Don’t overwhelm them with texts, but a day or two before, send them a message saying that you are looking forward to seeing them. This will show your crush that you’re as excited about the date as they (hopefully). Before your time together, pick an outfit that is nice and matches the date itself. Unless you’re going to an extremely fancy restaurant or event, you probably don’t need a regal dress or full suit. Instead, go for something comfortable that fits, looks nice, and shows that you care. During the date, turn off your phone and focus on your crush. Keep your attention on your time together and avoid work or school drama, past relationships, and other unsavory topics. Show them you’re interested by listening to what they say and responding in a meaningful way. If you had a good time and are interested in going on another date, let your crush know. Send them a text that night or the following day saying that you enjoyed your time together. If they send a positive response back, ask if they’d be interested in doing it again sometime.

Summary: Let your crush know you’re looking forward to the date. Wear a nice, appropriate outfit. Pay attention to your date. Let them know if you enjoyed the date.


Taking her to a party is probably not the best date idea for a shy girl. Instead, take her somewhere quiet where she can open up to you. For example, take her for a walk in the park or to a picnic in the park. If you aren’t sure what she’d want to do, you can ask her if there’s somewhere she has been wanting to go. If the park is a little too quiet for her, you can suggest going out for ice cream. It’s stress-free and there are some people around. A movie is another low-key date idea because it’s something you can do together without feeling the pressure to talk. If she doesn’t like ice cream, suggest going out for lunch or dinner. Even if the date goes very well, do not move very fast with a shy girl. Moving too fast could be overwhelming for her. For example, don’t go in for a kiss without asking permission. If you feel like she’s having a good time with you, ask if she’d be okay with holding your hand. You can move on from there if she seems okay with holding your hand. Depending on how the date or dates go, you may want to ask her to be your girlfriend. First, try to get an idea of how she feels about you. You can ask if she enjoys spending time with you. Or, if she has opened up to you a lot, ask her if she likes you in the same way that you like her. If she does, ask if she would like to be your girlfriend. For example, you could say “I’ve really enjoyed getting to know you. I’ve come to like you a lot, and I was wondering if you would like to be my girlfriend?”

Summary: Take her somewhere quiet. Go out for ice cream or a movie. Take things slowly. Ask her to be your girlfriend.


During the monthly cycle, one or both of a woman's ovaries release an egg. Cysts can form in the ovary because of hormonal problems or imbalances, an obstruction to fluid flow, an infection, conditions producing a chronic inflammation such as endometriosis, inherited conditions, pregnancy, age, and a number of other causes.  Ovarian cysts are quite common in women during the reproductive years and most have no symptoms. These are called functional cysts. Most of the time, functional ovarian cysts resolve without treatment. Ovarian cysts are less common after menopause and do put any postmenopausal woman with cysts at a higher risk for ovarian cancer. Functional cysts are either follicle cysts, which occur in the area of the ovary where individual eggs mature, or corpus luteum cysts,  which occur in what is left of an empty follicle after the egg has been released. These are a normal part of the function of the ovaries. Most follicle cysts are painless and disappear in one to three months. Corpus luteum cysts usually disappear in a few weeks, but can get large, get twisted, bleed, and cause pain. Corpus luteum cysts can be caused by drugs (like clomiphene) used in fertility treatments. There are other types of ovarian cysts that nonfunctional. This means that they are not related to normal ovarian function. These cysts may be painless or cause pain. They include:  Endometriomas: These cysts are generally related to a condition called endometriosis where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus. Dermoid cysts: These are formed from embryonic cells from the woman, not from a fetus.  These are usually painless. Cystadenomas: These cysts can be large and filled with a watery fluid. In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a large number of cysts are formed. This is a condition very different from having a single ovarian cyst.

Summary: Learn the causes of ovarian cysts. Know that functional cysts are not serious. Identify nonfunctional cysts.


Not getting enough vitamin D can weaken your immune system and lower your lymphocytes. Make sure you're getting at least 600 IU of vitamin D every day.You may not be able to get all of your vitamin D from diet alone. Talk to your doctor about taking vitamin D supplements. Vitamin E supports your body's production of B-cells and natural killer cells. To get the benefit, you will need to take between 100 to 400 milligrams per day. People who are generally healthy need less, while people who are less healthy may require more.  Since vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin, you should take it with a meal that contains at least 3 grams (0.11 oz) of fat. If you want to eat your vitamin E, great options include sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, safflower oil, beet greens, canned pumpkin, red peppers, asparagus, collard greens, mango, avocado, and peanut butter.  You can find vitamin E supplements at drug stores, vitamin stores, and online. Selenium helps your body produce more white blood cells. Since you may not get it easily in your diet, selenium can be taken as a supplement. When taken along with zinc, both minerals are more effective at supporting your immune function.  The recommended daily allowance of selenium for adults is 55 mcg per day. If you are pregnant, you should aim for 60 mcg, while nursing women should consume 70 mcg. You can also eat your selenium if you like to consume a lot of seafood. It's present in foods like oysters, crabs, and tuna.
Summary: Include vitamin D in your diet. Try vitamin E. Add selenium.