Topic: Sexual Health

How do you tell your parents that you’re pregnant?
Updated 15 July 2014 under Ask Us.If you’re pregnant, it’s important for you to get health care as soon as possible so you can learn about your options. It’s best to get support from your parent(s), […]
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I had sex for the first time 6 days ago but some of the sperm fell out of the condom. I took the “morning after” pill 36 hours later. Could I be pregnant?
Updated 3 June 2014 under Ask Us.The “morning after” pill, which is also known as Emergency Contraception, Plan B, or Next Choice, is most effective when taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. Although emergency […]
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What are the possibilities for getting HIV/AIDS even though I used protection?
Updated 27 May 2014 under Ask Us.If you use latex condoms for protection and you use them correctly every time you have intercourse, the risk of getting HIV/AIDS is greatly reduced. The most dependable ways to […]
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Should your parents know you masturbate?
Updated 20 May 2014 under Ask Us.Masturbation is common among both guys and girls and a normal part of healthy sexual development, and it should always be done privately. Rubbing your genitals can sometimes be irritating, […]
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Can you get HPV from anal sex?
Updated 13 May 2014 under Ask Us.Yes, definitely! You can get HPV from anal sex, vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or simply by sexual contact. HPV and genital warts are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during […]
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Does having bacterial vaginosis or BV cause future fertility problems later (trouble getting pregnant)?
Updated 7 May 2014 under Ask Us.Yes. If you don’t get treated, BV can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can damage your reproductive organs, making it difficult to become pregnant later. The good news is there […]
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Is it possible to become pregnant without having sex?
Updated 16 April 2014 under Ask Us.It’s possible for a girl/woman to become pregnant if the male ejaculates near a woman’s vagina. Sperm that spills near the vagina can travel up the vaginal canal and unite […]
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I had sex with my boyfriend in the heat of the moment and we didn’t use a condom. I took Next Choice One Dose™ three hours after we had sex. My period is late – should I be worried?
Updated 19 March 2014 under Ask Us.Taking emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse is your best bet to avoid unwanted pregnancy. The manufacturer of the emergency contraception Next Choice One Dose™ states, “Some women […]
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It’s painful to go to the bathroom (pee) and I feel like I have to go a lot. Should I be worried?
Updated 28 February 2014 under Ask Us.Depending on how much water or other fluids you drink you may need to pee often, but it shouldn’t hurt. You should call your primary care provider (PCP) to see […]
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Can you get pregnant right after a menstrual cycle?
Updated 28 February 2014 under Ask Us.YES! It’s possible to become pregnant anytime that you have unprotected intercourse. Although a woman is most fertile during the middle part of her cycle, your body can make an […]
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