In this guide we are going to cover some hot topics that surrounds sexual health, this includes contraception choices, contraception safety, sexual history taking, and relevant tests. Contraception Abortions In the United Kingdom 30-50% of pregnancies are unplanned, with one in five being aborted every year. In 2014 there were 184,500 abortions performed, with 62% […]
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Contraception is designed to prevent pregnancy. A woman can only get pregnant if a man’s sperm reaches one of her eggs. Contraception is designed to stop this from happening by keeping the sperm and the egg apart, stopping egg productions, and stopping the combined sperm and egg from attaching from the lining of the womb. […]
Yes, you can have sex whilst on your period. However, it is easier to catch HIV and other STIs whilst having sexual intercourse on your period. As such you should always where a condom. Although it is unlikely, it is still possible to get pregnant whilst having unprotected sex. So make sure you use contraception.