I am asexual and I never want to be sexually active with another person. Do I still need to have a pelvic exam? If so, what age is recommended for your first visit?

Updated 8 June 2021 under Ask Us.

The sexual orientation asexual (“ace”) can be different things to different people. However, in most situations, an ace is someone who doesn’t have any sexual interest or attraction to others. […]

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I am a lesbian and recently my girlfriend and I have been talking about having sex. We want to make sure we are protected, are there barrier methods made for women having sex with each other?

Updated 24 June 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! Yes, there is a barrier method made for women who have sex with other women, it’s called a dental dam. A dental dam is barrier method that is […]

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Is it possible to have endometriosis if you’re not sexually active? Is it safe to take birth control pills for endometriosis, if I am not sexually active?

Updated 29 June 2021 under Ask Us.

Endometriosis can affect any young woman, regardless of whether or not they are sexually active. Unfortunately, researchers aren’t sure what causes endometriosis, although we do know it’s more common in […]

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I would like to lose my virginity when I am 14 or 15 years old. Is that OK? My parents would obviously not be OK with this but I don’t understand why it would be wrong. Obviously I would make sure I don’t get pregnant.

Updated 5 July 2021 under Ask Us.

The decision to have sex is very personal and should be based off of number of factors. Sex isn’t wrong and when the timing is right, everyone deserves to have […]

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Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation

Updated 14 June 2021 under For Parents.

What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is a crime involving the recruitment, transportation, purchase, and/or harboring of anyone by use of force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of commercial […]

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Three weeks ago, I was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). My health care provider (HCP) prescribed me antibiotics. Now I feel horny, does this mean my infection has cleared up?

Updated 23 July 2021 under Ask Us.

It’s important to mention that anyone who’s ever had sexual contact can get a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STIs affect individuals of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. […]

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I had vaginal sex one time and took all the precautions. It’s been a long time since I had sex and nothing in my life changed because of it. My health care provider (HCP) always asks if I am sexually active, what do I say if it’s only been one time?

Updated 13 September 2021 under Ask Us.

Awesome question! Once you’ve had sex, whether it’s vaginal, anal, or oral, you’re considered “sexually active.” The reason why you’re still considered sexually active is because although you might not […]

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Lately, when I masturbate I noticed I am not getting as “wet” as did before. When I finish, it’s dryer than usual. Is this normal? Should I go to the doctor?

Updated 25 October 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! The “wet” feeling you have when you masturbate is the vagina’s natural lubricant. The vagina gets wet when you are become aroused or “turned on.” Natural […]

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Last night, our condom broke, so I took Plan B®. However, I am also on the Depo-Provera® shot. Was that the right thing to do?

Updated 16 November 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! Depo-Provera® is a hormonal method of birth control, which is super effective at protecting against pregnancy. Plan B® is an emergency contraceptive (EC) pill. EC is a backup […]

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