FAQs

After becoming pregnant how long is too long to wait before you have an abortion? Is it possible to get an abortion after the first trimester?

Abortion is a safe and legal option in the U.S. until the end of the second trimester (or up to six months). Certain states,…

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All my partner wants is sex, and I consider myself a little too young. How can I tell him or her that I don’t want to have sex without embarrassing my partner or hurting the relationship?

It’s nice that you want to spare your partner’s feelings, but your feelings also matter in this situation. People…

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Am I too young to fall in love? Is love the same as lust?

It’s definitely possible to feel attracted to and affectionate toward another person, even at a young age. No one but…

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Are girls the only ones who worry about their body image?

No. Although there’s a lot more information for girls about body image, boys also experience similar pressures and worries…

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Can fingering or a hand job lead to pregnancy or an STD?

There’s almost no risk of pregnancy from fingering or hand jobs. If a person has dirty hands and touches another person’s…

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Can guys be raped, too?

Yes. Often, people hear the words “rape” or “sexual assault” and automatically figure the victim is female. This…

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Can I end my own pregnancy by falling down the stairs or drinking an herbal tea?

No, you can’t end your pregnancy by falling down the steps or using an herbal remedy. There are a lot of myths about…

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Can I get a sexually transmitted disease (STD), including HIV, from kissing?

Herpes is the only STD that can be passed through kissing. This usually happens when one person has a sore on or around…

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Can people with disabilities have sex?

Yes, people with physical disabilities and cognitive disabilities can have sex. All human beings are sexual beings, regardless…

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Can someone tell if I’m a virgin or not?

People used to believe you could tell if a girl was a virgin by looking to see if her hymen was torn. Most vaginas have…

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Can you get pregnant from pre-cum?

It’s possible, but not likely, and it really depends on the situation and the person. Pre-cum or pre-ejaculatory fluid…

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Do condoms work? What’s the best brand and which type of condom is most effective?

Absolutely, yes, they work! Latex and synthetic (polyisoprene, nitrile or polyurethane) condoms—also known as “external…

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Do I have to tell the guy I had sex with if I choose to have an abortion? What rights does he have?

If you choose to have an abortion in the U.S., you are not required to tell or get permission from the partner you had…

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Do I need a prescription to get birth control? How can I get birth control, and how much does it cost? Will they tell my parents?

To get some forms of birth control—like the Pill, Depo-Provera (the Shot), NuvaRing (the Ring) and Ortho Evra (the Patch)—you…

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Do I need permission to get condoms from a clinic or store? Can I get condoms for free?

Your parents or guardians do not need to give permission for you to buy or use condoms. And you do not have to be a certain…

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Do I need to use protection during oral sex?

Yes. Although the chance of getting or giving a sexually transmitted disease (STD) during oral sex is less likely than…

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