Hi Mellonhead, When you say "don't know how to have sex" I am assuming you mean people who intended to have vaginal intercourse and were not successful in doing so bc they did not penetrate the vagina. But sex is such a diverse thing that there really isn't a "know how to" or way...

Hi Petite_Gyal, Hard nipples is not something I have not heard being associated with the pill but breast tenderness is most certainly a normal symptom people might experience. In general, breast tenderness is a pretty common side effect with hormonal methods of birth control. But side effects will v...

Hi adip0se, It is not unusual to experience some irritation after sex, especially if there was not enough lubrication involved. Since you are not 100% clear on the sensation I would recommend that you check in with your doctor if it continues after a few days and/or you begin to experience new sympt...

Hi Robotic, In this case you basically used two methods of protection. Your birth control and the withdrawal method. This article should give you some ideas about your level of protection. Just look for the method you are using paired with withdrawal to find your answer (all of the combinations offe...

What sticks out to me was 6th grade health class when they showed us the movie "Everyone Is Not Doing It." In my class alone, two students were pregnant at the time. This was followed up with information on STIs, but no mention of prevention, except abstinence of course.

Hi confusedqueer, I think what themorgie17 post points out that all of this is a process! There is no rush nor is it necessary for you to commit to a label about your sexuality. Honestly, as with the majority if not all of us, identity (including sexual orientation) is something that we spend our en...

Do you feel clear on what Edith said ? That manual sex does not have to include ejaculate?

Hi Hawley, Johanna will be away for most of the day but I wanted to let you know that we have seen your message and she will get back with you soon as she ca,. I just want to echo that being here for all or users is what we aim to do!!! You in no one are inconveniencing us or taken away resources fr...

Hi Busylizzie, It is best to consult the doctor who prescribed you medication when you pick up your medication! They can give you the best information. Also check in about having vaginal sex while being treated for an infection. I think it is advised to finish your treatment before engaging in sex a...

Hello, Please note we ask users with pregnancy scares to start here http://www.scarleteen.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=198 Unprotected anal sex (when the condom broke) presents a small risk of pregnancy but not likely one. Since he did not ejaculate and you are also protected by your pill, essenti...

Hey Lalaloopsy, I briefly glanced at md-health.com and couldn't find an "about" section which is an immediate red flag to me because that don't let you know where the info is coming from. And you've got the right idea to stay away from message boards which typically aren't monitored for ac...

Hi SaraC, We ask users to start here: http://www.scarleteen.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=198 to assess pregnancy scares. If you need anything cleared up after you have looked over the information let me know. It's not unusual for there to be some variation on when a period occurs, so a few days e...

Hi Namlop, I think it is hard to say. Orgasms are different for everyone! What you are describing sounds like some of the physical component associated with an orgasm BUT that pleasure piece is important! What that pleasure might feel like is also one of those things that varies from person to perso...

Not sure if there is anything a person can be 100% safe from, but of course there are ways to reduce risk. But as the article said, that if a person had one of the STIs mentioned, even without having sexual contact, they would likely know of it. If you are looking for more info on specific STIs you ...

Hi Berry,

I think this response to a similar question does a good job of explaining the risk:
http://www.scarleteen.com/article/advic ... ave_an_sti

Whether a pregnancy is planned or not, it can be hard to remember that there are choices after a pregnancy has occurred. For some, deciding between parenting, adoption, and abortion is an easy decision while for others it might be more of a struggle. This is a space for people who have or who are ex...

Please reread Amanda's answer. It still gives you the information that you need to assess your risk.

Hi MsBee, Want to pass this along to you while you are waiting for Heather to get back to you: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/advice/i_cannot_insert_anything_into_my_vagina_what_should_i_do This person experienced pain and difficulty with insertion. The articles it links to are great as well, esp...

These additional details do not change the level of risk. Amanda explained that there was already no risk, so taking any additional steps would not make a difference because there was not a risk in the first place. Does that make sense?

Hi Dolly68, You should not assume that just because a provider doesn't mention something (that you have not brought up with them) that it is not significant. They don't and can't know what's going on with you unless you share that information and by sharing it, that is how they are able to make the ...

Hi Moonstone, There isn't any "normal" way that a person handles assault. While there might be some typical effects of assault, every person is unique and will experience these in different ways or not at all. Very much like you getting to choose what to call what happened, you get to deci...

Hi Niayuki, It can be hurtful when the people close to us don't respect the decisions that we have made about our own relationships. A lot of times when people, especially parents, say things like this it is because they want the best for us. Ironically though, those opinions usually never take into...

Yes, you can give them a call and let them know you have questions about the meds prescribed to you or symptoms that you are experiencing. A lot of times when people are having anxiety about pregnancy it's because they don't feel completely comfortable with the type of sex they are having. For some,...

Hi Smile, As Heather suggested you can check in with your healthcare provider if you have some concerns. We can't truly know what side effects medication will cause in each individual person! It can be different for everyone! Are you feeling completely comfortable with the type of sex you are having...

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