Hi Johnny,
Thank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER.
Anytime you have unprotected sex, you are at risk for getting her pregnant or transmitting/contracting STDs. The surest way to know if she's pregnant is a missed period and pregnancy test. Generally speaking, a pregnancy test can be taken once she misses her period, so you may need to wait a while, and just try to reassure her that everything will be OK. Some suggest waiting a week after the missed period to take the test. If she misses her period, she 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, or have further experimentation, it's a good idea for you and your partner to pick up some condoms and maybe some spermicide to help protect against pregnancy, and relieve that stress-factor in the future. Your girlfriend may want to schedule an appointment with a gynecologist if she hasn't been to one yet. While there, they can discuss sexual health and birth control. In the future, a lubricant can help with the "ouch" issue you mentioned with your girlfriend.
Good luck and let us know how you're doing, or if you have more questions.
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Hi Johnny,
September 29, 2010 - 11:50amThank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER.
Anytime you have unprotected sex, you are at risk for getting her pregnant or transmitting/contracting STDs. The surest way to know if she's pregnant is a missed period and pregnancy test. Generally speaking, a pregnancy test can be taken once she misses her period, so you may need to wait a while, and just try to reassure her that everything will be OK. Some suggest waiting a week after the missed period to take the test. If she misses her period, she 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, or have further experimentation, it's a good idea for you and your partner to pick up some condoms and maybe some spermicide to help protect against pregnancy, and relieve that stress-factor in the future. Your girlfriend may want to schedule an appointment with a gynecologist if she hasn't been to one yet. While there, they can discuss sexual health and birth control. In the future, a lubricant can help with the "ouch" issue you mentioned with your girlfriend.
Good luck and let us know how you're doing, or if you have more questions.
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