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How can I tell if I have herpes?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Herpes can lay dormant (sort of like it’s in hibernation) for years without causing any noticeable symptoms . Because of this, many people don’t know they have it and may have trouble figuring out how or when they got it. When symptoms do occur, they often appear as small blisters on or around the genitals. […]
Does pot really kill sperm production?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
If your male partner smokes or uses marijuana in any way, his sperm count may or may not go down , but he can definitely still impregnate you so use birth control. original post
Can I get pregnant if I have sex in a pool or hot tub?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Yes, you can still get pregnant. The heat or chlorine in a hot tub will not kill sperm or make it more difficult for sperm to swim. Once the penis ejaculates inside the vagina—whether you are in a pool, hot tub, or romantic, candle-lit bedroom—you can get pregnant! original post
Can I get pregnant when I’m on my period?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
The short answer is YES! If you have regular periods, you are less likely to get pregnant while on your period than at other times in your cycle—but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. original post
Can I get pregnant from anal sex?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
No. You cannot get pregnant from anal sex. For a pregnancy to occur, semen has to be in the vagina , which is near the uterus. The butt is not connected to the vagina, so there’s no way for sperm to meet an egg. If the semen comes out of the anus and (somehow) gets […]
Why do I get sick more often when I’m on my period?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Scientists have found that changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle can affect a woman’s stress response and immune system function. In addition, research has shown that women with immune system disorders (like allergies, asthma, and lupus) may experience an increase in symptoms during the luteal phase (21 – 23rd days) of their cycle. […]
Can I get pregnant even if my guy has ejaculated multiple times already?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Yes, all ejaculate, whether it’s his 1st of the day or his 10th, contains millions of sperm and it just takes one to get you pregnant. original post
How can I tell if I have HPV?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
While some HPV types cause genital warts—raised flesh-colored bumps around your vagina, penis, or anus—many types, including the most dangerous strains , don’t have any external symptoms. The only way to tell if you have one of these strains is to get tested. Note that they don’t have the HPV test for guys, only for […]
Can I get pregnant from oral sex?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
No. You cannot get pregnant from oral sex. For a pregnancy to occur, semen has to be in the vagina , which is near the uterus. The mouth is not connected to the vagina, so there’s no way for sperm to meet an egg. So no, swallowing semen won’t lead to pregnancy. That being said, […]
How often do I need a Pap smear?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
All women should start getting Pap smears at age 21. From age 21 to 30, women should have a Pap smear every three years. Women 30 and up who have had three normal Pap smears in a row can switch to getting the test once every three years. Women with certain risk factors may need […]
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