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My girlfriend and I use condoms when we have intercourse. She recently started school and marching band camp. Her period is now a week late but she won’t take a pregnancy test. When and how can I convince her to take a test, or is the delay due to stress?
Male condoms are 98% effective if they are used correctly and every time you have intercourse. If not used perfectly every time, they are only 82% effective. It may be … read more
What is pelvic inflammatory disease?
PID is a serious infection usually caused by sexually transmitted infections. It can cause problems for women including chronic pain and difficulty getting pregnant (infertility). It’s important to prevent spreading … read more
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Anyone who has had sexual contact can get an STI. People of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels can get STIs. According to the Center for Disease Control … read more
Male Condoms
The external (male) condom is a sheath (covering) worn over the penis during sexual activity. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so … read more
Tell me about male condoms, they really confuse me. Help!
The male condom is a sheath (or covering) worn over the penis during intercourse. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so the … read more
How much do I know about contraception?
There are many types of contraception that vary in how effective they are at preventing pregnancy, how much they cost, how easy they are to use, and whether they also protect against STIs. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the different kinds!
Can you catch anal herpes if you wear a condom?
Unfortunately, yes you can. Using a condom often does not totally block the areas which easily transmit the virus. Some studies indicate that using a condom lowers the risk of … read more
I had sex for the first time 6 days ago but some of the sperm fell out of the condom. My girlfriend took EC 36 hours later. Could she be pregnant?
The “morning after” pill, which is also known as Emergency Contraception, Plan B, or Next Choice, is most effective when taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. Although emergency … read more
What are the possibilities for getting HIV/AIDS even though I used protection?
If you use latex condoms for protection and you use them correctly every time you have intercourse, the risk of getting HIV/AIDS is greatly reduced. The most dependable ways to … read more