I wasn't there, so only you can know for sure whether any semen got onto your vulva: if it did, then yes, there is a risk of pregnancy. If it was only on your leg, though, then that does not pose a pregnancy risk. Have you seen this piece? It might help clear things up for you a bit more: Can I Get ...

Hi Rings. Pregnancy is possible any time there is direct contact between a penis and a vulva (the vagina is the inside part of the genitals), or when semen comes in direct contact with the vulva. So yes, it does sound like there was a pregnancy risk here. This article gives you the next steps to tak...

Hi, Jlh96. I'm sorry you're struggling with this. (For what it's worth, this isn't about your maturity level - there are people of all ages who aren't that into physical contact/sex of any kind, so it's not like you're 'stuck' or haven't grown up.) It does sound like your reaction to being touched o...

Just so I have a clearer idea of what your previous conversations on this have been like: could you give me an idea of how they usually go? Is it something that gets mentioned briefly, or have these been more involved conversations? One thing I will say is that this is very unlikely to be about him ...

Unless you're finding that it's interfering with the rest of your life (if it feels like these thoughts are keeping you from focusing on other things when you need to, or if it feels like you can't control them), then you're just fine. If you do think it might be a problem though, then a counsellor ...

Hi PrincessLuLu. First of all, you rock for looking into this. I'm not a resident of the United States and I'm not overly familiar with the law around Plan B, but as far as I am aware, Plan B should be available from pharmacies without needing to ask anyone for it. However, if I were you, I would do...

Hi pinkgirl,that's a very good question. I didn't write that article, so I'm not 100% clear on what Heather meant by emotionally bereft. (I'll leave a note for her and ask that she come in and explain exactly what was meant!) However, my interpretation would be something along the lines of what you'...

The vagina collapses in on itself when there's nothing inside, yes, but it doesn't seal off completely the way you might be thinking. Semen is a liquid, so there isn't really anything for the vagina to 'hold onto': it doesn't mean anything about the tone of the muscles in the vagina. After all, mens...

Starting and going off hormonal birth control can both throw your body out of whack for a while, as can taking Plan B, so it's really not that surprising that you haven't had a period for a couple of months. It's clear you're not pregnant, and missing periods for a couple of months isn't a huge conc...

I'd say that's not an uncommon thing to feel, honestly, even if it would be very unlikely to never find anyone ever again that you get along with as well. In my experience, it can especially feel that way if you and your past partners got together in ways that felt pretty easy and unforced - you wer...

Awesome topic. One thing I really appreciated growing up is the tradition that my dad and I had (and still have when I'm visiting) of going out for breakfast together on Saturday mornings, just the two of us. It started when I was a baby and my mum wanted some time to herself, but over the years it ...

A urine test wouldn't show whether or not you had chlamydia orally, no. You're right that it's rare to get oral chlamydia, but I can certainly understand you wanting the peace of mind considering that this person has tested positive, and the nurses at the clinic should have done a swab of your throa...

Yep, your pill will still be effective. One hour doesn't make a difference.

September 4th is World Sexual Health Day .The day has a different theme each year, and this year's theme is "Sexual Health for a Fairer Society": the focus is on sexual rights and sexual health and justice. Those are pretty broad terms, and I'm guessing everybody has a slightly different l...

Glad you found the article useful. How are you doing with the self-care?

Having any kind of bleeding when pregnant is not the norm. So if you did become pregnant on the pill, you wouldn't have any bleeding, no.

There's no harm in taking Plan B while also taking the pill. It's not going to "severely mess up your hormones" if you take it; it can throw your cycle out of whack for a bit, and it isn't necessary if you've been using the pill for a while (just because the pill taken properly is more eff...

With the ring, just like with the pill, you're protected equally at all times. The rule about waiting for 7 days after inserting a new ring is only for those people who are starting to use the ring for the first time, not people who have been on it for a cycle or more. Per drug interactions, I'm not...

Hi, fiarcurrin. :) You've definitely got the right idea; if you ever do find yourself wanting to explore sex with women and had the opportunity to do so, all you can do is make it clear that you're still figuring out your sexuality, so that the other person has all the information they need to make ...

Hey, findingme. Firstly: you are so not the only one who's questioning their gender identity, and you are not an abomination. I promise. Gender is a complex thing for a lot of people - as evidenced by the sheer number of books on the subject! - and so while it might seem like everyone around you has...

The pill does result in lighter periods for some people, but not all. There are methods - the implant, Mirena (hormonal) IUD, and Depo (the shot) - that often result in much lighter bleeding or periods stopping altogether, but since you're not just taking the pill for contraception, you'll want to t...

The doctor you saw: did they do an exam, run any tests, or refer you to another doctor who might be better able to figure out what's going on? If not, then it's time to get a second opinion. Missing periods are really something only a doctor is going to be able to help you with, and if the one you s...

Hi GingerPhoenix. I'm sorry you're feeling so awful right now, and that your therapist responded so poorly to your concerns. I wish I could stick around and talk to you for as long as you need, but unfortunately I'm on my phone and just briefly passing through. Hopefully another volunteer will be ar...

That's very good to hear. I hope that talk goes well.

Hi, stlyogi9. Welcome to Scarleteen. :) It's tough to figure out what to do about a romantic or sexual relationship that might be on its way out no matter what, but it can be extra complicated if you find that you're having feelings for someone else. It's also easy, in situations like that, to compa...