Sex FAQs
Sexual Questions Part 1
1. Why do Depo-Provera shots stop periods?
If you've gotten your injections on time, the absence of periods does not mean you're pregnant and is not something to worry about. Periods stop because Depo-Provera causes a "resting state" in the ovaries. When your ovaries do not release an egg each month, the growth of the lining of the uterus does not occur, so neither does menstrual bleeding. The medical term for this is called amenorrhea. Periods usually return within three to 10 months after you stop receiving the injections.
2. What is Lunelle?
Lunelle is a highly effective hormonal contraceptive given as a monthly injection. It is the first in a new class of contraception called the combination long-acting contraceptive. Lunelle contains a combination of two hormones: medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) and estradiol cypionate (E2C). MPA is a progestin and is the same hormone found in Depo-Provera. The major difference between Lunelle and Depo-Provera is that Lunelle contains estrogen and Depo-Provera does not. Another difference is that Lunelle only contains 1/6 the amount of MPA found in Depo-Provera. Lunelle also differs from birth control pills in that it contains much smaller doses of estrogen. And unlike birth control pills, which must be taken daily, Lunelle only needs to be given once a month.
3. What are the different parts of the vagina?
The vagina is the large opening in your genitals. Urine is excreted from the bladder by way of the urethra. Then there is the cervix. This is at the very top of the vagina and is actually part of the uterus. The cervix protrudes into the vagina, and has a small opening (about the size of a pencil point), through which menstrual fluid escapes. For more information, click here.
4. How is a tampon inserted? Can a virgin use tampons without breaking her hymen?
First, read the instruction sheet that comes in the box of tampons. To insert a tampon, slide the applicator into the vagina and push the plunger, thereby inserting the tampon. You may practice guiding in the tampon the first time so that it is easier to find a comfortable place and angle for insertion. You may also use a drop of water to moisten the applicator. If there is any question about where to insert the tampon, use a mirror.
As for breaking or not breaking the hymen, hymens come in various shapes and designs. If the hymen is still intact and shaped like a septum (a thin line of skin which divides the center of the vaginal opening, as does the septum of our nose), then this thin membrane of skin may stretch or break when you ride a bike, climb a tree, ride a horse, do gymnastics or any physical activity. For other women, tampons do not interfere at all.
For Sexual Questions Part 2, click here.
Member Comments
by iloveyou21212 on November 17, 2008 at 8:37 PM
hi my name is tiffany i am dating someone who is 18 im only 14 so im wondering if in pa u have to be 16 to have sex with someone who is 18 or older then what if my parent says its ok will he get in trouble or will be ok to date and have sex? please help me
by cw8806 on December 12, 2008 at 1:06 PM
Regardless of parents consent, you are not at legal age of sexual consent. If someone reports it, the state will charge him whether your parents approve or not.
by ackee on April 19, 2009 at 8:16 PM
i'm 12 and my penis is approx 6.5 inches, am i supposed to be happy or sad
by hockey_boi28 on May 15, 2009 at 3:57 PM
is it ok in the state of michigan to have same-sex intercourse if one is 20 and the other is 16 m/m
by stizzle69 on August 11, 2009 at 9:46 PM
i know someone who is 28 n there involved with someone whos 16.i think this is wrong but b 4 i cuss him out need 2 know if its legal
by sophiebby04 on October 16, 2009 at 9:59 AM
i live in ohio and im 17. my boyfriend is 26 and my mom doesnt even know were together. hes my next door neighbor and its hard not to see him when i want to. she said that if she finds out were dating shell throw him in prison. the age of consent in ohio is 16 so can she do that or not? i dont want him to get in trouble but we adore each other... HELP PLZ!
by DeMoN100 on November 11, 2009 at 10:02 PM
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by DeMoN100 on November 11, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Hi I am 17 and I had sex with a 23 yr old I'm a male she's a female, in NY state law, was I raped? It was consentual between us
by softballchick7 on December 2, 2009 at 1:26 PM
heyy..i am 16 and i have been seeing this guy for a while now, and he is 21. If the age of consent is 16, and we had sex...could he go to jail?..what if i was pregnant..could he get in trouble..? please let me know asap, please...
by Nycutie on December 20, 2009 at 11:36 PM
I just turned 17 and my boyfriend is 25. I've lied to him for a year now about my age and told him the truth on my bday. He was very upset and thought about breaking up but we are in love. He's just scared to death about getting locked up because he took my virginity. We are living in new York city what can happen to him?
by Lordalucard009 on January 18, 2010 at 9:34 PM
Ok im 19 and a 14 year old is in love with me WHAT KIND OF THINGS CAN I DO WITHOUT GETTING IN TROUBLE! Please give me every thing i can and can not do, I really need this soon!
by jeyabalaji85 on January 19, 2010 at 5:15 AM
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by joselline on January 21, 2010 at 11:03 PM
i live in new york. i'm 17 and my boyfriend 23. we are having sex. but my mom realize it because she check my whole cell where we had messages about what we did when we were having sex. and now I want to know what would be the consequences for my boyfriend if she decided to bring my phone to the police??
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by joselline on January 21, 2010 at 11:09 PM
I live in new york. im 17 and my boyfriend is 23..we are having sex but my mom realize it(se entero de eso) because she check my cell phone where we had messages about what we did when we were having sex. now I want to know what would be the consequences for my boyfriend if my mom decided to bring my phone to the police?
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by eddie-trenaeluv on February 1, 2010 at 12:18 AM
hey i am age 20 if her is 15 or 16 she wanna so bad pregnant if she's family not care she is pregnant what doing will go to jail ? or not ? i wanna to know pls let to me know plz reply me biggerpitbulls2010@yahoo.com
by ashley10709 on February 6, 2010 at 9:54 PM
If I'm 14, 15 in a month, and I had sex willingly with my 16 year old boyfriend, is that legal?
What if I got pregnant? Could my parents file rape charges?
by SgtSweeney on February 13, 2010 at 5:28 AM
I think that it is sad that many of these kids having sex are more worried about whether one of them will goto jail if the girl become pregnant rather that if they will be able to take care of the baby or if the baby will be happy and OK. How selfish! What about the feelings of their parents? Are we so corrupt that now we can only think of ourselves and what we want rather than how it affects those who love us?
by SgtSweeney on February 13, 2010 at 5:28 AM
I think that it is sad that many of these kids having sex are more worried about whether one of them will goto jail if the girl become pregnant rather that if they will be able to take care of the baby or if the baby will be happy and OK. How selfish! What about the feelings of their parents? Are we so corrupt that now we can only think of ourselves and what we want rather than how it affects those who love us?