A condom is a thin covering that fits over a hard penis. It decreases the risk of pregnancy and STIs by creating a barrier that stops sperm and body fluids from passing between partners. With typical use (not following exact directions) a condom is 82% effective. With perfect use a condom is 98% effective at […]
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How to put on a condom: Check the expiry date (don’t use if expired). Squeeze the package to make sure it’s sealed—no air should come out. Push the condom to one end of the package. Open carefully at the other end. Don’t use scissors, fingernails, or teeth as you might damage the condom. Pinch the […]
Menstruation is also called ‘having your period’. It is the time of the menstrual cycle where the blood and tissue lining of the uterus come out through the vagina. During puberty, the ovaries start to mature eggs to get ready for reproduction. As this is happening, the lining of the uterus builds up with tissue […]
No, menstruation stops during pregnancy and during menopause. Menopause is when the ovaries no longer produce estrogen and stop releasing eggs (ovulating). Menopause is a gradual process where the body permanently stops having periods. This usually happens when a person is about 40-50 years old.
Yes, it’s normal for people to think about sex. People get sexy thoughts and feelings because of sex hormones. They can happen randomly or because of a sight, smell, touch, taste or sound. Sexual thoughts and feelings can be a normal part of growing up and in creating intimate relationships. Some people think about it […]
The word sex means two different things: 1. an identity assigned by a doctor at birth based on what the baby’s genitals look like 2. an activity where one person’s body comes into contact with another person’s genital area like oral, anal, vaginal or hand sex.
An orgasm includes a series of muscle contractions in the genital area and can happen at the peak of sexual excitement. It is usually associated with feelings of pleasure and a release of fluid from the vagina area or semen from the penis.
Every person is different when it comes to knowing when they are ready to have sex (anal, oral, vaginal, hand). Some people have sex, others don’t. Personal values help tell a person when they’re ready for sex. When thinking about when they will be ready for sex, people consider the legal age of consent and […]
Yes, you can get pregnant the first time you have sex. Any time semen is near the vagina, there is a risk of pregnancy. Use a condom every time you have sex (anal, oral, vaginal, hand) to reduce the risk of pregnancy, STIs and HIV. Using two methods of protection, called dual method use (using […]
Sex feels different for everyone. When people are sexually aroused, are sure they want to have sex and partners communicate clearly, it usually feels good. Some people find using a lubricant can help. Sex can hurt if people have sex before they are ready: not physically ready, like they are in early puberty, or if […]