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RESPONSES
TO RECENT QUESTIONS:
Question
:
How
can you catch HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)?
Answer:
There
are approximately 100 strains of HPV, 30 of which cause
genital infections.
Genital HPV infections are usually spread through
sexual intercourse or possibly even hand-to-genital contact.
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Question
:
Will
a condom prevent pregnancy?
Answer:
Neither
the pill nor the condom is 100% effective at preventing
pregnancy or STD's, even using them in combination leaves
you open to risk.
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Question
:
Can
you get pregnant after only 2 minutes of intercourse?
Answer:
YES!
If there has been close contact between you and your
partner and the mixing of semen and vaginal secretions has
occurred, then pregnancy may result.
The sperm from semen can swim up the vaginal canal
with out being directly deposited into the vagina.
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Question:
What
is secondary virginity?
Answer:
Secondary
virginity is when someone who has been sexually active
decides to stop being sexually active and wait until
marriage to have sex again.
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Question
:
How
can we find out about getting financial help for our
pregnant teen?
Answer:
If
you need help locating a resource center in your area,
please send an email from our Teen Focus page and indicate
the state in which you live and also the name of the major
city nearest to you.
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