Useful Info

FAQ

How soon can a girl become pregnant?

It is very difficult to tell how soon a girl can become pregnant. She can become fertile before she even has her first period and you never know when that may be.

Is it possible to get pregnant without having sex?

Yes, this is possible if sperm gets near the vagina through such acts as mutual masturbation if there is sperm on the mans hands.

Can you see sperm?

No, they’re so tiny they’re invisible to the naked eye. What you see is grey or white fluid called semen (or cum) that carries the sperm. There is also pre-cum which contains sperm, this is produced as soon as a man has an erection.

What does heterosexual mean?

Fancying people of the opposite sex

What does homosexual mean?

Fancying people of the same sex

Which methods of contraception prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections:

Condoms and Femidoms

How can I tell if I am gay, straight or bisexual?

There is no right or wrong way to know, confusion is common so don’t worry.

If someone has a sexually transmitted infection will they always know about it?

No, not everyone will have symptoms so it’s always best to get checked.

What do the letters G.U.M. stand for?

Genito Urinary Medicine (a place where you can get checked out for sexually transmitted infections)

What method of contraception lasts for 12 weeks at a time?

Depo injection

What does HIV stand for?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Can males get breast cancer?

Yes although it is more common in women.

If a female has sex without using any contraception what are her chances of becoming pregnant in a year?

90%

What does confidentiality mean?

That you can tell others about your visit to the service, but we won’t. The only reason that people would break your confidentiality would be if they thought that you or somebody else was at risk of serious harm but they would always try and discuss this with you first.

What is safer sex?

Sex using protection i.e. a condom