Girls Questions About Sex

Areas of interest

Contraception FAQs - questions about using contraception, safe sex and avoiding pregnancy.
Pregnancy FAQs - questions about becoming pregnant and what to do if you think you're pregnant.

Contraception FAQs

Can you get pregnant if you have sex during your period?
It is possible to get pregnant if you have sex during your period. To prevent pregnancy, you should always use condoms or another reliable method of contraception.

Will having a hot bath after having unprotected sex prevent pregnancy?
Having a hot bath after having unprotected sex will not prevent pregnancy. If you do not use any contraception, then you risk getting pregnant. If you do not want to become a parent, then you must use contraceptives.

Can you use morning after pills (emegency contraception) regularly?
You should not rely on using morning after pills regularly to prevent pregnancy after having unprotected sex. They are meant to be used in emergencies and are not as effective as a regular method of contraception. Unless you use more reliable methods of contraception, e.g. condoms, you risk the chance of becoming pregnant and being exposed to sexually transmitted infections.

Pregnancy FAQs

Think you might be pregnant?
If you think that you may be pregnant, e.g. you've had unprotected sex and now your period is late, it is important to take a pregnancy test as soon as possible. You can have a test done at a young people's clinic, a family planning clinic or your doctor. Alternatively, you can buy a home pregnancy test kit from your pharmacy - but some of these only work if your period is at least two weeks late. It's best to get a test done as soon as possible to either confirm positive or negative results.

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