Hi Anonymous,
Thank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER.
Anytime you have unprotected sex, you are at risk for getting pregnant or STDs. The surest way to know if you are pregnant is a missed period and pregnancy test. Generally speaking, a pregnancy test can be taken once you miss your period, so you'll have to wait a while if you just had your period. Some suggest waiting a week after the missed period to take the test. If you miss your period, you also can make an appointment with a doctor to receive a blood test to verify a pregnancy. Doctors also can test for STDs if you need that too.
If you plan to be sexually active now, it's a good idea to get an appointment with a doctor to get checked out, ask questions about sex and reproductive health (don't be embarrassed, it's their job--they're there to help you), and discuss birth control options (such as birth control pills), or you and your partner need to pick up some condoms and maybe some spermicide to help protect against pregnancy. Lubricant can help with the "size" issue you mentioned.
Good luck and let us know how you're doing.
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Hi Anonymous,
September 14, 2010 - 12:35pmThank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER.
Anytime you have unprotected sex, you are at risk for getting pregnant or STDs. The surest way to know if you are pregnant is a missed period and pregnancy test. Generally speaking, a pregnancy test can be taken once you miss your period, so you'll have to wait a while if you just had your period. Some suggest waiting a week after the missed period to take the test. If you miss your period, you also can make an appointment with a doctor to receive a blood test to verify a pregnancy. Doctors also can test for STDs if you need that too.
If you plan to be sexually active now, it's a good idea to get an appointment with a doctor to get checked out, ask questions about sex and reproductive health (don't be embarrassed, it's their job--they're there to help you), and discuss birth control options (such as birth control pills), or you and your partner need to pick up some condoms and maybe some spermicide to help protect against pregnancy. Lubricant can help with the "size" issue you mentioned.
Good luck and let us know how you're doing.
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