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Sep. 02, 2010

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When my boyfriend and I have sex we don't use protection, but right before he ejaculates, he pulls out. I know that you answered a question saying that it is likely to get pregnant even if he does pull out, but I haven't become pregnant yet. But a couple of times, he ejaculated in me and I didn't get pregnant. Could it be because I haven't had an orgasm or am I infertile?

Do vaginal infections effect sex hormones if you get them or if a vaginal infection is left untreated?

I’m a 16-year-old female. I was recently diagnosed with vaginitis. It was treated with medication, but now my vagina is swollen, irritated, itchy and bleeding on the inside area. I went to a youth clinic to get checked for STDs and I was fine except for vaginitis. What could it be?

I am a male and I pee blood directly after sex. This doesn’t happen any other time. What is this?

I know that guys can have orgasms while sleeping, but can girls also have them while sleeping?

I'm 17 and my parents do not permit sex. I agree with them, but my boyfriend doesn't. Once he kept pushing at me and forcing me and all I could do was wait for it to be over. Luckily, he stopped before anything happened. He said he was sorry and told me to leave so he could "control himself." I love him, but I don't know what to do.

I have a small white bump on my lower lip that fluctuates in size. I also have HPV. Are these connected? What should I do about it?

Is it possible to break your penis?

What is spermicidal cream or gel? And how is it used?

Is is possible to get pregnant if their was no penetration at all, but the semen was discharged onto the female sex organ? Would the sperm "swim" and go inside the vagina? What are the chances of prenancy?

Seven days after I had an abortion (D&C) my boyfriend and I had sex. We used a condom. What are the risks?

Is it possible to become pregnant if you’re messing around with your boyfriend, fully clothed, and he ejaculates making his pants and the girl’s pants wet?

During health class my teacher said that if your penis gets too hot, it'll stop producing semen. Is this true?

I am a 17-year-old lesbian. Does TeenGrowth have any information about safe sex for homosexual youth?

Does masturbation increase the size of the penis? If not what does?

My boyfriend says we don’t need to use protection because he masturbates and this means he won’t be able to get me pregnant. Is this true?

I'm 18 and have been with the same girl for five years. We're both virgins. When is the right time to have sex?

I'm 16 and have been on birth control for four months. Now I would rather have the Depo-shot. If I decide to switch, will I have to wait for the birth control to get out of my system? And if so, how long do I have to wait?

I know the only way to totally prevent pregnancy is abstinence, however in my case, that may not happen. Is there a safer time to have sex with the period cycle? I heard that the safest times are right before your period and right after-is this true?

How long can sperm live outside the body?

Where can I get more information on the Depo-Provera shot?

I read on the Web that emergency contraception is very effective, but I heard on the news a couple days ago it was not that effective, which is true?

What is HPV?

My boyfriend and I use Alka Seltzer^R (I insert it before he inserts his penis.) Is it bad? Should we still use protection?

All my friends have had about 10 boyfriends and have had sex. I don't think I'm ready for sex and I've never had a serious boyfriend. Am I abnormal?

Can you get pregnant if you are having sex in a pool?

Are there condoms for girls?

If you are having sex with a guy and he sticks his penis in you, but does not cum does that still mean you're a vigin? What does it take to not be a virgin?

I have a lot questions about sex and I talked to my mom about it. She told my dad everything we discussed. He said I was obsessed with sex, but he's the one downloading pictures. Now I’m afraid to talk to my mom about sex. What should I do?

A guy asked me out about six months ago, but I said “no.” He continues to contact me about lewd sexual acts he wants to perform on me. He has threatened to come to my house when I’m alone. I’ve told people what’s going on, but he denies it and everyone believes him. I’ve tried suicide to get away from him and make everyone feel sorry and wish they believed me. Can you tell me what to do to ease the pain?

I'm 14 years old and am sexually active. We use a condom, but I'm paranoid and want to get on birth control. I have no way of getting the pills, so his older sister said she would let me use hers. Is it safe for me to use her pills? If I go to the doctor, will he know that I’m on the pill? If I take a drug test for my job will they know I’m taking it?

What exactly is "poppin a cherry,” and does it hurt? Is there anyway I can prepare? (masturbating, etc.)

My boyfriend and I have protected sex by using a condom. If you use a condom and also pull out before ejaculation, will that lessen the chance of getting pregnant by any amount?

When I was 9, I found out my dad watches porn movies. I've kept it a secret for four years, but I sneak a few bits of the movies when he's at work. When I watch the videos, I actually like watching them even though it's wrong. After I watch the videos, I feel so ashamed and guilty. Sometimes I cry myself to sleep thinking what I've done. Is it possible that I inherited my dad's genes for this? How I can stop?

I heard about a birth control option for women called the patch. What is it, how does it work?

I'm not currently sexually active, but my boyfriend and I have had oral sex. I'm pretty sure it will go farther soon, so I'm going to be prepared. Is birth control available over-the-counter? Is a parent required to be present when you buy it? What's the best kind?

I am a 16 year old male. When I was younger, I think my biological mom’s sisters molested me. My stepmom knows this and I go to counseling, but I have different dreams and flashbacks. I am now interested in sex more because of my ordeal. How did this affect me? How can I forget this? I just want to know any advice you have on forgetting this? and what are the signs of molestation.

I’m uncircumcised and have noticed a part of my penis under the foreskin is slightly redder than the rest of the penis. Sometimes this red spot is tender to the touch. Is this normal?

Does wearing more than one condom decrease the chances of AIDS?

I’m 13 years old, and my boyfriend is 15. He wants to have sex, but I don’t think I’m ready. When I tell him that, he hits me and tells me not to tell anyone he hits me. His parent abandoned him and he lives with me. I can’t tell my parents. What do I do?

Can you get infected with HIV by saliva?

What color is semen supposed to be? Mine is like clear but cloudy and a little white, but I hear my friends say it’s pure white.

What does the term “blue balls” mean?

Our sex education teacher says that condoms don't prevent HIV and that the only way to be safe is not to have sex. Is he right?

I have been told that once you start taking birth control, it takes a month to start working. However, when I was prescribed the pill and read the information booklet, it only said to use a second form of birth control for the first week. Which is correct?

Is it absolutely necessary to go to the gynecologist? I’ve had sex but no one says it’s a big deal to go.

One of my best friends had sex yesterday for the first time. Since it was her first time, she said it was extremely painful and that she bled a lot after it. I would like to know if having sex for the first time is painful, whether anything can be done to reduce the pain and if it hurts less after your first time.

Is it true that birth control pills can increase your cancer risk especially if you are already prone to cancer because of previous family members?

After having sex, I bleed like I’m peeing out blood. What is happening?

What are the emotional consequences of teen sex?

Is it safe to use a condom in the bath or shower? Does the water do anything to the condom?

I'm 13 and have had sex twice, the second time I had a real bad odor. It started the next day and lasted for three days. What was it?

I’m 14 and I’ve always dated older guys. A while ago I was at my brothers and I was raped by two of his 28-year-old friends. Now I’m scared I might be pregnant, but I don’t know who the father would be. I don’t want people to call me a slut. What do I do?

I have this white discharge. It started about the same time I had unprotected sex. Could I have an STD?

I am 13-years-old and I think about sex and really kinky stuff all the time. I've tried telling my friend but she just looks at me funny, laughs and calls me boy crazy. Sometimes I even think about girls (not often). I want to have sex but I’m not going to until I’m married but I think about maybe doing other stuff. Is this normal and what should I do?

I have a friend who was raped by her much older boyfriend a year ago, when she was only 12. She just told me, a year after it happened. I'm afraid of what she might be going through, but she will not tell anyone. I really want to help! What can I do to help without betraying her trust?

I am an 18 year-old boy and I have been with my girlfriend for almost six months. We are both virgins. We feel we are ready for sex, and about three weeks ago we started fooling around. When I asked her if she wanted to have sex she said “yes.” When I got the condom I couldn’t put it one because I only had a halfway erection. I tried using my hand, but that didn't work and neither did my girlfriend's. In the end I got so frantic, I actually ejaculated by mistake. Since then I’ve been unable to obtain a full erection, and when I do, as soon as I start thinking about it, I can't keep it. I thought that maybe it would go away after a little while but it hasn't. My girlfriend is understanding, but I can't talk to anyone about it. I have never ever had a problem with getting an erection before, so I don't know what to do. Can you help?

When my new boyfriend fingers me, I bleed. For the next few days, I bleed just a little more. I have done this before with other boyfriends and haven’t had this problem. Also, I’ve had sex twice and didn't bleed. What’s going on?

My vagina seems redish/brown, is this a sign of yeast infection?

I am 17-years-old. I have been sexually active since I was 13. My parents don’t know because I’m afraid to tell them. My partner use is condoms most of the time. The rest of the time he pulls and I know this is not good. Last summer I became pregnant, but later miscarried. I was between seven and nine weeks. My discharge now has a scent to it .Do I need a D&C? I am scared to have any more sex.

What is a carrier of hepatitis C? Can I have some information on the disease?

What is a dental dam?

I'm 15 years old and I feel I'm ready to have sex. I don't know how to tell my mom or anyone else. I think I will go to the health clinic alone and get on the pill without telling anyone. Do you think this is a good idea?

Is it possible to become pregnant from anal sex? Can semen leak out and get you pregnant?

Can I get pregnant or get sexually transmitted diseases, like HIV, from performing oral sex?

I am 16 years old and my boyfriend is 19. I found out last week that I'm pregnant. I don't want him to get in trouble because he's 19 and I'm 16. I was thinking about getting an abortion so no one would find out, but I really don't know that much about them. Could you please tell me some information?

After I finish urinating, my penis stings a little bit. Is this normal?

My period usually only lasts three or four days. This time my period was really heavy the first two days and really light the next four or five days. Also there has been kind of a white almost translucent discharge, it is kind of thick. What could it be?

If my boyfriend and I are sitting in the jacuzzi, is it possible for me to get pregnant if he ejaculates in the water?

If you have sex for the first time with a person infected with HIV, you can't get infected with HIV, right? It takes more than one time to be infected doesn't it?

What are some things for PRO teenage pregnancy?

What if you are with a guy who is pressuring you to have sex? What do you do about it? What if you like him, but just aren't ready to go that far with him?

I am pregnant and am having a discharge. I am wondering if this is normal. I haven't been to a doctor yet to check and see what this is. Can you help me?.

About a month ago I had sex for the first time, he didn't use any protection because he said I couldn't get pregnant on the first time. I took an over-the-counter pregnancy test, and it said I am pregnant. I was wondering what I can do, and if it's possible that it was a mistake?

I drink a lot, but three days ago, I went too far. I went out and had a lot to drink and ended up with guys all over me and I don't remember what happened. I don't know if my boyfriend knows what I did and my period is late. I think I am pregnant, what am I going to do? Please help.

Exactly what is an orgasm?

I heard that women can only get pregnant a few days a month, is this true?

I'm a 13 year-old-girl - in the 8th grade. Sometimes, I see movies with sex and things, and sometimes I feel like I need to do it - sex. But, I know I'm too young besides who would like to do it with me! I'm ugly and fat. I often think about having sex it and really want it, is it okay?

Is it safe for a 10-year-old to use tampons?

Is it normal not to masturbate? I am 12.

When I masturbate and reach climax, I have a burning feeling. Kids at school say they do if for hours, but I can't last a few minutes. Why, and what can I do about it? (I haven't had sex yet.)

I need to know what the chances of getting pregnant are if the male pulls his penis out before he comes.

If he didn't put it in all the way, could I still be pregnant?

My girl friend and I want to try oral sex because we heard it's safer because she can't get pregnant, we both have had sex before with other people, don't have any infections, but want to be safe. Can you get an STD from oral sex?

Our public school is planning to begin a "sex education" course for eighth graders. Some of the parents and teachers want a program that only teaches about abstinence. I haven't had sex and don't want to yet, but I know some of my friends who say they are. What types of programs have been most helpful to students?

How safe are you when you use a condom?

I really like to French kiss. Is it safe?

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