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Frequently Asked Questions

Birth Control Questions

What’s the difference between combined hormonal birth control versus progestin-only birth control?

I have been on birth control for about 2 years now. I haven't had a period or any bleeding for about a year. Does this mean that my risk of pregnancy is drastically decreased?

Can I have an IUD inserted if I've never had sex?

If the condom broke but I didn’t feel the sperm, could I still be pregnant?

What is the age limit for purchasing condoms?

Can I Get Pregnant If?

How effective is withdrawal at preventing pregnancy?

Can you get pregnant on your period?

Can a girl get pregnant from being drunk?

Can I get pregnant if he orgasms, but I don’t?

Can I get pregnant if I have sex on ovulation day?

I Heard That...

Birth control makes you gain weight, right?

Does birth control cause blood clots?

Birth control changes your mood right?

I heard that you can’t get pregnant if you don’t have an orgasm.

I heard that douching prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex.

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