TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
ok. so about 4 weeks ago i had sex with this guy and we used this uncare gel stuff and i got sick from it so we tossed it. then i had sex again this week and he came in me so we got the day after pill and i did everything it said but b4 the firt tim it had been 2 weeks since my last period and i havent had it since and its been almost 7 weeks. please help

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for emailing TEEN LINE.

It seems like you're scared about the possibility of being pregnant. Even with protective sex, there's always the risk of pregnancy. Have you tried talking to your partner about your concerns? Or a friend, doctor, or school counselor? The only way to know if you are pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. Would you feel comfortable seeing your physician? You can also visit a local Planned Parenthood center for free or low-cost pregnancy testing. They also offer testing for STD's, which is really important when you're sexually active. To find a center near you, you can call the Planned Parenthood national hotline at 1-800-230-7526. You could also buy an at-home pregnancy test from a local pharmacy or market. It sounds like you're nervous as well. Maybe you could bring a friend or your partner with you for support. Also, if pregnancy can be ruled out, I urge you to talk to your doctor about your missed periods and health to make sure everything is okay. If you want to talk more, please don't hesitate to call TEEN LINE. We're open from 6 to 10 p.m. PST everyday. Our number is (310) 855-4673 and we'd love to talk to you. Good luck,

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I JUSTA DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO CUZ LIKE OK MY GIRLFRIEND IS PREGNANT OF WELL THIS ONE GUY AND WELL IDK WHAT TO DO I MEAN SHE ALREADY TOLD ME THAT FOR SURE SHE WONT ABORT(NOT SOMETHING I WOULD WANT HER TO DO)AND WELL SHE SAID SHE WILL GIVE IT UP FOR ADOPTION BUT I DONT KNOW CUZ LIKE HER FAMILY WILL FIND OUT EVENTUALLY AND WHEN THEY DO WHO KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN AND WELL TODAY SHE CUTTED AND IT SCARES THE CRAP OUT OF ME BCUZ EVERYTHING SHE IS GOING THROUGH WELL I'VE GONE OR AM GOING THROUGH IT AND WELL I DONT KNOW HOW TO HELP HER...I LOVE HER A LOT BUT ITS A BIG DEAL FOR ME IF SHE IS STARTING TO CUT BCUZ I USED/STILL DO IT AND WELL I WOULDNT WANT HER TO START WHAT CAN I DO?!?!?!?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thank you for contacting us at TEEN LINE. I am really glad that you e-mailed us. It sounds like you're going through a really rough time and that you feel scared and worried about your girlfriend. About the cutting, have you tried talking to your girlfriend about it? Maybe letting her know about your relationship with cutting and how it affected you, can help her realize what she would be doing to herself and her baby if she continued. Although you have your own ideas for your girlfriend, unfortunately you cannot make any decisions for her. Therefore, you can try talking to her and maybe just supporting her through this hard time. In a situation like this, support alone can be help enough. However, you can try referring her to Safe Alternatives, where she can get help for her cutting problem as well as you. Their number is 800-366-8288 and they are open 24 hours. As for the pregnancy, Planned Parenthood could be a really good source too. They can review options for the baby with your girlfriend. Their number is 800-230-7526. Call us if you want to talk more at 800-852-8336. We're open 6-10pm PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Alright so I'm on the pill and have been for about two years. I just lost my virginity this past weekend. I had taken every pill this month but i'm sure there is a chance that at some point i had to double up because i forgot one day...but i took all of them. Sunday was the designated day that i began the "fake pills" that you take when you are going to be on your period that week. That night i had sex and he ejaculated inside of me. On monday i went and took the Plan B pill just in case. I normally start my period on Tuesday and it is now Thursday. How likely is it that i am pregnant? Could it be this late because of me stressing out? Does plan B cause you to be late if you take it the week you are supposed to have your period? Should i stop worrying about it or should i go get a pregnancy test and when will it be accurate?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for emailing TEEN LINE. I can see how you would feel confused about this situation, and Im really sorry that your stressed about it. Im gonna give you the number for Planned Parenthood, and they will be able to answer your questions. Their number is 800-230-7526. Also, dont hesitate to call TEEN LINE, were open from 6-10pm PST everyday. Our number is (310)855-4673. I hope everything works out for you :)

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I've been searching the web for help about this and can't really get consistent answers. I'm really scared of being pregnant and tend to be extremely paranoid about it, so forgive me for sounding crazy.I was wondering what the chances are of getting pregnant by using the bathroom. I had my boyfriend's semen on my hands. I wiped it off, used hand sanitizer (which I'm not sure kills sperm), washed quickly with cold water, went home (by this time my hands were dry), washed again with hot water and soap, then used the bathroom.I'm worried that I could have transferred semen to myself through the toilet paper. I also worry that when I put my gloves on (after my quick first wash) I transferred semen to them and then put myself at risk again when I put my hands in them the next day.I've been told that sperm dies when dry, that it cannot swim through toilet paper, and that soap and water will kill it, but I would like a second opinion from a real person.I'm also on my very first pack of Seasonique, a three-month birth control pill, where you have one period every three months. This my first time using birth control. I took my inactive pills and had my period two weeks early (as in, I chose to take them before I should have and picked back up with my two leftover weeks of active pills when the inactive ran out), but otherwise I've taken my active pills at the same time every day. I'm not sure if I could have ovulated because I used them out of order, and I wondered if you had any advice about this as well. The semen incident happened on the last day of my inactive pills, and I worry that I could have been ovulating when it happened.I would really, really appreciate any advice. I'm consumed by the fear that I've gotten myself pregnant this way and I can't take this stress anymore.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, Thank you for contacing TEEN LINE. It seems like you are feeling extremely worried and overwhelmed about possibly being pregnant. From what you described, your chances of becoming pregnant are very slim. To make sure though you can purchase an over the counter pregnancy test at your local drug store. Sex, and the possibility of being pregnant can be a very scary situation and can cause one to become paranoid and frightened about the situation. Have you thought about speaking to a school counselor or trusted adult about your worries of being pregnant? You can contact Planned Parenthood at (212) 965-7000 or visit their website at plannedparenthood.org. they can help answer all your questions on your chances of being pregnant and sex in general. You can always contact us at (310) 855-4673. We are open every night from 6-10pm pacific time.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
IM 17 AND PREGNENT AND MY PARENTS DO NOTHING BUT PUT ME THROUGH STRESS AND TREAT ME LIKE SHIT. IS IT LEGAL FOR ME TO MOVE THE HELL OUT WITHOUT THERE PERMISSION?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, that sounds like a stifling and awful situation. I can understand how it can get really stressful when your parents are against you. About the legality of leaving, you might want to contact a lawyer or a local counseling center that could tell you about it. It might also be a good idea to call Planned Parenthood at (800) 230-7526, and they could provide you with some information about your pregnancy. Or you can always call us at TEEN LINE at (310) 855-4673, our hours are 6:00pm to 10:00pm PST.

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