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Read FAQ »The “morning after” usually refers to what happens after two people have sex. Having sex could mean oral sex, anal sex or vaginal sex. And what happens the morning after usually depends on what happens the night before.
If you and your partner have had open and honest discussions about the decision to have sex beforehand, you should be able to discuss it and be open about how you are feeling after. Sharing your feelings with your partner, in addition to sharing the physical intimacy of having sex, can definitely make you feel closer. There is also a better chance of feeling good about the experience, if you used a condom to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Practicing safer sex means you have to worry less about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and, if you are having vaginal sex, an unplanned pregnancy. But sex won’t automatically bring you closer. Knowing this, you’ll probably feel better if you and your partner ask yourselves some important questions before making the decision to have sex. Here are some questions for you both to consider:
If you want different things—one of you wants casual sex and the other wants a commitment, for example—you may decide that sex isn’t the best thing for you to share. It’s also important to talk about other possible outcomes of having sex. These include pregnancy and/or STDs, including HIV. Some questions to ask yourselves include the following:
Once you’ve made the decision with your partner to have sex, no matter what kinds of behaviors you’re going to engage in, there are a couple more questions to ask yourselves:
For more information on getting birth control and preventing the transmission of STDs, find a clinic near you, or call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) to be connected to a Planned Parenthood near you.