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ALSO! I'm not telling you that it's good or bad to have sex. This page is to inform you about contraceptives and to help you figure out if you think you are ready for sex or not!
ALSO! I'm not telling you that it's good or bad to have sex. This page is to inform you about contraceptives and to help you figure out if you think you are ready for sex or not!
Are you ready for sex?
If you are ready for sex is a question you must ask yourself. Sex can be one of the greatest things to happen to you if you're with someone you love, or it can be horrible; finding out the person might be using you for that reason or you get and STD or get pregnant. Whatever kind of contact you allow with another person is your decision. Make sure that you pick what you know is right for you and not what others believe. You are in charge of yourself!
Straight, Gay, or Bisexual?
Heterosexual or straight is when a girl is only attracted to a male. It is most common of sexual orientation.
Females who are attracted to only women are known as gay or lesbian. Being attracted to women means that you only have sexual feelings for a girl.
Girls can also be attracted to both men and women, which is called being bisexual.
No matter which way you lean, doesn't mean that you need to be afraid to tell people about your orientation.
Females who are attracted to only women are known as gay or lesbian. Being attracted to women means that you only have sexual feelings for a girl.
Girls can also be attracted to both men and women, which is called being bisexual.
No matter which way you lean, doesn't mean that you need to be afraid to tell people about your orientation.
Contraceptives
Condoms - these work well.
- Condom is a latex cover that covers the "man part" and collects the sperm, causing the girl to not get pregnant.
- If they aren't put on right, they can break, and you may not even notice.
- They are usually around $3-$6 for a pack.
Birth control - these work well.
- You take one a day, that help you in many ways to not become pregnant. They also lighten your period flow!
- Birth control doesn't protect you from STD's.
- Pills usually cost $15-$50 depending on what brand you get.
The patch - these work well.
- Girls apply this to their lower abdomen, butt, or armpit. You change it once a week for 3 weeks. It helps you not get pregnant.
- This also makes your period more regular and reduces cramps.
- Costs about $15-$50 from your doctor.
What doesn't work at all -
- Peeing after sex
- Having sex while on your period
- Douching
Can I get pregnant the first time I have sex?
Yes, you can. Every time you have sex there is a chance of pregnancy. The only 100% way to avoid pregnancy is to not have sex.
Do you need parents permission for birth control?
There are places where you don't need your parent’s permission to get a prescription for it. Check your hospital. If you can’t talk about it with your parents, find a trusted adult.
What to do if you had unprotected sex
If a condom breaks or you forgot to take birth control a few times this month, Emergency contraceptive pills can be taken within 5 days of having unprotected sex, but they are most effective within the first 24 hours.
If you think you're pregnant:
If you have had sex and missed your period, and if your breasts are tender or sick to your stomach, you might be pregnant. If you think you might be pregnant, you need to take a pregnancy test to find out for sure.
If you know you're pregnant:
When you know you are pregnant, you have three options: keep the baby, have the baby and put it up for adoption, or abortion. This is a big decision, so take your time in choosing.
I want to have a baby..
Babies are great, but they depend on you for everything. Having a baby could cause a lot of problems in a relationship. Raising a child is hard. Being a teenager is time for growing up, getting an education, meeting new people and having fun, but pregnancy makes that very hard to do.