Well being comfortable talking about sex and sexuality isn't really about gender. That would be something that would varied by the individual. So in general, I don't think there is anything wrong with talking about sex, I don't think that that stops being okay just because you are in a relationship ...

Alright, just wanted to be clear. You can find a list of behaviors that pose a pregnancy risk here: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodie ... _from_that

Just look for manual sex and oral sex!

Hi AJ,

Can you tell me more about why you feel this is something that could be used against you? And is there a particular reason you think your boyfriend would be uncomfortable with you talking about sex? Anything that has happened in the relationship?

Hi psotelo20,

Can you tell me what behaviors you are talking about when you say you were "messing around"?

Hi Silverc,

Inserting the ring a few hours early will not compromise your protection.

Pipsi,

Please start a new thread to ask your question.

It means that the condom is still providing the same amount of protection against pregnancy. Make sense? With typical use, condoms are 86% effective in one year.

Hi Ruby, When users have questions about medication we advise them to check the instructions that were included and/or check with your doctor or pharmacist! You have already done both of those things :) You can trust the information that both provided you. Anytime you feel the effectiveness of your ...

It would look different for everybody, so having kissed somebody before wouldn't necessarily give you an idea of when or if your crush was interested in kissing. This is really one of those things that you have to read the situation as it is happening and pay attention to what is going on as Heather...

Missed something! There shouldn't be any hanging material when the condom is on. It is possible that your partner is using a condom that is too big.

And you can find your answer about pregnancy risk here: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodie ... _from_that

Hey, Condoms are very effective at preventing pregnancy when used properly! 98% in one year of proper use. One of the nice things about condoms is that you would know if failure occurred. If it ripped or slipped off then it would be immediately noticeable. So if those things did not occur then you c...

Hi Nadianana, What I can say is that the way the fear is making you feel is very real! I think this is something you can add to the list to discuss with your therapist today. As everyone here has already said, they are going to be the best person to help you evaluate your anxiety and figure out the ...

Hi Kittykakes,

Just want to make sure that I have this right. Did you miss your last withdrawal bleed or was it lighter than usual?

Just continue to follow the instructions that your doctor gave you for backing up with a condom. So if they said 7 days, continue for 7 days. Anytime you are concerned about the effectiveness of your birth control you should use a back up method. We also recommend condoms in general because it prote...

Missing one pill doesn't mean that you no longer have any protection against pregnancy. Situations like these are factored into "typical use" which would still mean that in a year, the pill is 91% effective at preventing pregnancy. The typical use effectiveness rate takes into account that...

Hi mlpv, i just want to it to be clear for you and any one else that reads this thread that direct genital to genital contact does pose a risk, but the risk is very low when there is no ejaculation. Here is an article that discusses some things you can do to help you through your scare: http://www.s...

Awesome. That sounds like a really great option, especially if you want some time to your self at any point (or to just have as a back up if other plans fall through).

And you are no burden at all Seriously.

You aren't coming off as bugging at all! I just wanted to let you know what was going on in this side since this is something that you want and need to get figured out pretty soon-ish. Plus I knew that you were checking back. I'm glad to see that you have something in place for the next couple days!...

Hey MusicNerd, Just letting you know that Sam and Redskies are away for the day. I do think Heather intended to check back in with you this evening. Right now it's just me lol. I more than happy to continue to brainstorm with you, but looks like y'all have started to come up with a plan for the wint...

Hi Roxy, Can you give me more of an idea of what you want to know? If you are asking for an opinion on if you should have oral sex/intercourse then that is something that you have to decide for yourself. We do however have some really great resources to help you evaluate if you are feeling ready or ...

Being really sick (not like a cold) could throw off your cycle, as could other things if your body is out of whack. This is not something that you could predict or control though. So it is not a guarantee that if someone gets sick, even right before ovulation, that their period will be delayed.

Hi Vennisa, I'm not sure what information you are looking for since Heather provided the answer. Are you asking for additional steps you can take to reduce the chances of pregnancy? If so, Heather explained that if you take your birth control as directed, taking emergency contraception does not prov...

Hey Lallaika, Glad to hear that you are paying attention to those feelings and know that protection is something you need to feel comfortable with sex. You are right, feeling unsafe is no fun at all. Please let us know if want help setting boundaries around condom us and/or working out a plan so tha...

Spotting is very light. It can occur before and after a period. Yes, it can be an indication that something is going on (signs of infection). It is also a pretty typical symptom for a person who use hormonal birth control. But what you describes sounds like a period, especially if it occurred around...