Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
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Can you get pregnant from pre-cum?
Can you get pregnant from pre-cum?
Pre-cum is a pre-ejaculatory fluid that cleans out the urethra where semen and urine come out. There could be leftover sperm pre-cum "picks up" but if the guy had urinated beforehand, then the sperm dies. It is extremely unlikely to get pregnant from pre-cum. With this said, pre-cum can carry STIs so a condom should be put on.
Can you get pregnant while on your period?
Can you get pregnant while on your period?
Yes. Sperm can live inside you for up to 5 days. If you were to have sex towards the end of you period, preganancy is a possibility if ovulation starts before your period ends or a few days after.
How do same-sex couples have sex? How can they have safer sex?
How do same-sex couples have sex? How can they have safer sex?
Same-sex couples can use various body parts to find pleasure much like opposite sex couples can. To have safer sex, dental dams and condoms can be used to protect against STIs.
Can you get an STI, including HIV, from kissing?
Can you get an STI, including HIV, from kissing?
The only STI a person can get from kissing is herpes which happens when someone has a sore near their mouth and kisses someone else.
What is a hymen?
What is a hymen?
The hymen is usually there from birth but some people can be born without one. It is a fold of tissue located at the opening of the vagina. During the first time a person has sex, the hymen can break but not always.
What is the age of consent?
What is the age of consent?
Children younger than 12 cannot consent to any type of sexual activity, so having sex with a child 12 or younger is against the law and child abuse. The age of consent is between 17 and 18 depending on what state you live in. There is the "close in age " law that states 14 and 15 year olds can consent as long as their partner is not 5 years older. For 12 and 13 year olds, the partner cannot be 2 years older.
What to do if the condom breaks?
What to do if the condom breaks?
It's encouraged to get tested for STDs. If you're concerned about pregnancy, contact a health provider about receiving a copper IUD or a prescriptions for Ella. You can also go to a pharmacy and pick up over-the-counter Plan B. These methods are only effective for a few days after the condom breaks so don't wait too long.
Are sex and gender the same thing?
Are sex and gender the same thing?
Sex and gender are different. Sex is defined by biology, while gender is what is in your brain. It is how a person sees themself.
What if after I get my first period, I do not get one for a while?
What if after I get my first period, I do not get one for a while?
That is normal as it can take a few years for a menstrual cycle to regulate. If you're period continues to be irregular after that consider talking to your health provider.
Can condoms be kept in wallets?
Can condoms be kept in wallets?
Yes, for up to a month latex condoms are fine to be kept in a wallet. Beware though, condoms are sensitive to tempurature, folding, and rubbing. Ideally, condoms should be kept in a room temperature place out of sunlight.
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