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i know it sounds stupid but is there any chance u can get pregnant if u get fingered n the lad has a bit ov his cum on his hands?

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Hi random...

Thanks for contacting q2a with your enquiry.

Please feel free to ask us any questions you like. We won't judge you and definitely will not call you 'stupid'. We can answer queries on anything at all - or at least will do our best!

There is always a chance that you could become pregnant if sperm has been on your partner's fingers and he has put his fingers into your vagina. When a male ejaculates (comes) they produce about 300 million sperm and it only takes one to make you pregnant. Because of this risk it is advisable to take some form of emergency contraceptive as soon as possible after this has happened if you believe that some of your partner's sperm could have entered your body or even touched your vagina.

There are two types of emergency contraception;

* the emergency contraceptive pill (also called 'the morning after pill', emergency hormonal contraception or EHC) is one tablet which can be taken up to three days after unprotected sexual contact.

* the intrauterine device ( also called the coil or IUD) is small, 'T' shaped, made of copper and plastic and can be fitted into the womb (uterus) up to five days after unprotected sex.

Both these methods work best when used as soon as possible after having unprotected sex, so it's best not to wait till after day 3 or 5, but to go as soon as you can.

You can get the emergency contraceptive pill free of charge from:

*young people's sexual health clinics
*family planning clinics
*your GP if they offer contraceptive services - if yours doesn't you could register with one that does.

You may also be able to get them free of charge from the following places as well, but phone first to check:

*NHS Walk-in centres
*Some chemists (they may not give it if you're under 16)
*NHS hospital minor injury or Accident and Emergency Departments
*Some GUM (Genito-Urinary Medicine) clinics.

You can also buy the emergency contraceptive pill from the chemist, usually if you are over 16.It currently costs about £24 and is called Levonelle.

You can get the coil (IUD) fitted free of charge at

*a young people's sexual health clinic
*other family planning clinic
*some GUM clinics
*your GP if they offer a contraceptive service.

Wherever you go to get it. you'll be asked a few questions to find out which is the best method for you to use.

You can use emergency hormonal contraception as often as you need to so don't be shy or frightened to go back again if you need to BUT it's not recommended as a regular form of contraception. If a person found themselves having to use the emergency contraception regularly it would be a good idea for them to do some research and find a longer term method that would suit them.

You've told us that you live in Blackburn.

You can get more information about free emergency contraception and where to get it from by contacting;

*Brook Young People's Information Service 0808 802 1234
*http://www.brook.org.uk
*The Sexual Health Helpline 0800 567 123
*The "Essential Wear" website: http://www.condomessentialwear.co.uk

For info and advice about sexual health as well as free contraception and STI testing you could visit Brook in Blackburn. The address is:

Brook Blackburn
54/56 Darwen Street
Blackburn
BB2 2BL

Tel: 01254 268700

Opening Times are Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 6.00pm, Saturday: 10.00am - 3.30pm. (All sessions are walk-in unless otherwise indicated).

As well as the risk of pregnancy, anybody who is sexually active is at risk of catching and passing on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).Most STIs can be treated quickly and easily if they are detected early on which is why regular sexual health checks are very important unless you are in a relationship with one partner who is not having intimate contact with anyone else and you are already sure that both of you are sexually healthy - not carrying any infections.

Sexually Transmitted Infections are most commonly passed on through unprotected vaginal or anal sex, in which bodily fluids mix - you can prevent this risk by using condoms. If you get them through a clinic you will be taught how to use these properly so they don't tear or come off. Oral sex can also carry risks especially if there are bleeding cuts or sores inside the mouth. For protection during oral sex the penis can be covered with a condom and the vagina can be covered by a square of latex (known as a dental dam). Both of these can be obtained in flavoured versions if preferred.

If you have any further questions please contact us again.

Best wishes,

q2a


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