If a condom failed or wasn't used, there is an increased chance of pregnancy or the transmission of a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Contact the clinic nearest you to receive a prescription for Emergency Contraception and to discuss the need for STD screening.

If you have had unprotected sex or your birth control method failed (condom breaks), you can get emergency contraception pills up to 72 hours following the incident, to prevent pregnancy. You should also consider the possibility of Sexually Transmitted Infections and should be tested for these as well, particularly since many STIs do not have any symptoms. Talk to you Doctor or Clinic Staff for further information.

There are a couple of emergency contraceptive methods available, but we typically prescribe Plan B® as it is one of the most convenient forms with minimal side effects. We usually advise anybody who regularly uses condoms as “Plan A” birth control to have a prescription for Plan B® contraceptive pills on hand as it is most effective when taken within 72 hours (although more recent studies have shown efficacy up to 120 hours) after unprotected intercourse.

If the condom breaks during sex, the penis should be removed immediately and washed. A new condom should be used if you decide to resume sex.

Yes, there are documented cases of HIV infection from oral sex with both men and women. Body fluids exchanged through sexual activity can enter cuts in the mouth and get into the bloodstream. Also, certain cells in the mucus lining of the mouth may carry HIV into the lymph nodes or bloodstream. Reduce the risk of HIV during oral sex by using a latex or polyurethane barrier such as a condom or dental dam.

With your partner, introduce condoms into your intimacy. While it will feel different it can be very pleasurable. Also, continue to take your medications as prescribed without missing any doses. Share your concerns about re-infection with your physician and make him aware that you have had an unprotected encounter with another positive person. With this information, your doctor can be in tune to therapy failures is they occur and possible reasons for that failure.

Unprotected vaginal sex can lead to pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STI's ? if you want more info about STI's please contact the Wellness Center). If you are worried that you/your partner could get pregnant you can see about getting emergency contraception (EC) within 72 hours of intercourse. EC only reduces the chances of pregnancy from 1 encounter.

Yes, there is always a possibility of getting pregnant, no matter where you are in your menstrual cycle, if you have unprotected sex. Chances could be less likely, however, when you are on your period. Most women, if they have a normal 28 day cycle, usually ovulate, or release an egg, 10-14 days from the first day of her period. This would be the time when a woman is most likely to get pregnant. This is not applicable if she does not have a regular cycle.

Herpes is with you for life and you can shed viral particles without showing any visible symptoms so there is always going to be a risk of passing the virus on. However, the risk can be minimised by avoiding contact with the outbreak area during the active phase; by practicing 'Safer Sex' and taking anti viral medication to reduce outbreaks and the incidence of viral shedding.

Husband and wife can always have sex without 'a condom if both have no other sexual partners but if multiple partners are there and you have sex without a condom then even once is dangerous as you have invited risk of infection with HIV. You may be lucky the first time you escape infection but you may not be so lucky the next time. Indulging in casual sex is dangerous but casual sex without a condom is hazardous.

You can get pregnant at any time during your monthly cycle -- the start of one period to the beginning of the next. Although people talk about a "safe time of the month," it's hard to tell when this is, for many reasons. Your most fertile time of the month is when you're ovulating (producing an egg), but most women aren't aware when this is happening.

ANSWER: Planet Earth is a free will zone and America is the land of the free (purportedly) and you can do as you will or choose (granted you are willing to deal with the consequences of your action(s)). However, in our view, it is unwise to have unprotected or even protected sex while performing the Anti-viral kit and regimen or while doing any kind of cleanse or cleansing regimen. ANSWER: We sure would like to, but for legal reasons and logical reasons, we do not guarantee anything.

If you have had sex with someone whose history of risk-taking behavior is unknown to you or if you or they may have had many sex partners, then you have increased the chances that you might be HIV infected. If you plan to become pregnant, counseling and testing is even more important. If a woman is infected with HIV, medical therapies are available to lower the chance of passing HIV to the infant before, during, or after birth.

You can use emergency contraception if a condom breaks or you've forgotten a pill or anytime you've had unprotected sex. The two kinds of emergency contraception are: Taking high doses of hormones, the same kind that are used in birth control pills. Although this method is called the "morning-after pill," it can be taken up to 5 days after you've had unprotected sex. But it is most effective when it is used within 72 hours. The Emergency Contraception Web site at http://ec.princeton.

To decrease the risk of transmitting genital herpes to you, your boyfriend should always use a condom and you should never have sex when he is having an outbreak. It is also advised that you abstain from sexual contact during the last trimester of your pregnancy. Speak to your physician for more information. (See If your partner has herpes).

Yes, it is possible to become pregnant from vaginal intercourse during menstruation. This is especially likely when the menstrual cycle is brief (e.g. 21-22 days). Because sperm can live up to seven days in the cervical mucus of a woman's vagina and ovulation can occur within a few days of the last day of a woman's period (in a short cycle), it is possible for fertilization to take place.

To prevent an unintended pregnancy, visit any of our centers for emergency contraception (Plan B) as soon as possible. Wait at least 2 weeks for accurate results on most STD/STI tests. An initial HIV test is recommended 3 months after unprotected sex, with a follow up test at 6 months.

Emergency contraception (e.g., Plan B) is available at TCHC during office hours. It can be taken up to 120 hours after unprotected sex and is very safe and well tolerated.

If you had unprotected sex in the last few days, you may want to think about emergency contraception. It is available in two ways: Emergency Contraception pills - can reduce the risk of pregnancy up to 120 hours (five days) after unprotected vaginal intercourse. The sooner they're taken, the better. They work best when taken within 72 hours - during this time they can reduce the risk of pregnancy by 75 to 89 percent.

Emergency Contraception (Plan B) is a back up birth control method that gives women one last chance to prevent an unintended pregnancy. It can be taken up to five days after unprotected sex, but the sooner it's taken, the better. It won't work if a woman is already pregnant. Emergency contraception is available at all our health centers. Call your nearest health center for assistance.

A pregnancy test would show up accurately 10-14 days after unprotected sex. If you are worried about pregnancy and are within five days of unprotected sex, emergency contraception may be an option for you. Most Planned Parenthood clinics offer pregnancy test services.