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I’m 17 years old. Is it normal to have sexual desire and is my vagina mature enough to have sex?

Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.

Yes, it’s totally normal to have sexual desire at 17. Although most young women are physically ready to engage in sexual intercourse, the most important part of the decision to […]

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How do you know if someone you know has had intercourse yet? Can you tell?

Updated 1 May 2014 under Ask Us.

There’s really no way to tell if a person has had intercourse yet, so if you’re in a relationship with someone, it’s a good idea to ask them. Besides not […]

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I’m on birth control pills and my boyfriend and I use condoms. Recently while we were having sex, the condom broke. I forgot to take my Pill that night, could I still get pregnant?

Updated 22 July 2014 under Ask Us.

There is a slight chance you could be pregnant. You should always take a forgotten birth control pill as soon as you remember. If you miss 1 birth control pill, […]

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Does every girl bleed the first time they have sex?

Updated 1 December 2014 under Ask Us.

No. Many girls do not bleed the first time they have sex. Some girls will have a small amount of bleeding, especially if the opening into the vagina is small. […]

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Are you still a virgin if you have been fingered?

Updated 10 December 2014 under Ask Us.

The answer to this question depends on how you define “virginity.”  There’s no medical definition of “virginity.” You may decide you’re a virgin until you’ve had penis-in-vagina sex, until you’ve […]

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I recently started taking birth control. I am on my second pack of pills, and I was wondering when it is safe to have sex without a condom?

Updated 22 December 2014 under Ask Us.

It is never really “safe” to have sex without a condom unless you and your partner are having sex for the very first time and you have never been sexually […]

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I think I want to have sex, but how do I know if I’m ready?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Deciding to have sex is a big deal. There are many things to consider before you make the decision, including your values, cultural and religious beliefs, and what you know […]

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I’m 15 and I want to start birth control pills but I’m too afraid to ask my mom. What should I do?

Updated 6 March 2014 under Ask Us.

There are a few things you can do. Try to find the right time to talk to your mom about issues that effect teens in general, such as healthy relationships, […]

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How do you tell your parents that you’re having sex?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

How do you tell your parents that you’re having sexual intercourse with your partner? While some teens have had lots of conversations with their parents about this topic starting at […]

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Is it important for teens to have accurate information about emergency contraception?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

Yes, everyone including teens should have accurate information about emergency contraception so they can make an informed decision. Unfortunately there are myths or untruths about EC; however, you can trust […]

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