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I had sex for the first time 6 days ago but some of the sperm fell out of the condom. My girlfriend took EC 36 hours later. Could she be pregnant?

The “morning after” pill, which is also known as Emergency Contraception, Plan B, or Next Choice, is most effective when

What are hormonal methods of birth control? Hormonal methods of birth control are types of birth control that use hormones

You may be thinking about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. As a young adult, it’s

If a woman has vaginal bleeding, it does not 100% mean that she is not pregnant, but it is less

The male condom is a sheath (or covering) worn over the penis during sexual activity. It prevents pregnancy by acting

What exactly is abstinence? Abstinence means that you’re not having any type of sexual intercourse – vaginal, oral, or anal.

There is no clear cut age limit on vasectomies, but urologists may have different policies in their clinics. However, I

Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe treatment to help prevent pregnancy in adolescent girls and adult women who have had

What does the term “barrier method” mean? A “barrier” is something that blocks or separates; for example, a wall or