Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for seeking our help with your concerns.
My advice is more motherly than a step by step guide.
First, do not be pressured into having sex. You must feel ready both physically and emotionally.
Second, be smart. Unprotected sexual intercourse leads to pregnancy. Learn about all the available birth control options. Our Contraception Resource page is a good place to start.
https://www.empowher.com/contraception
Be aware of how STDs are passed on and how to protect yourself.
"How to Detect and Treat STDs"
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/how-detect-and-treat-stds
Third, understand the basic facts about conception.
"Am I Pregnant? Myths and Facts About Sex"
https://www.empowher.com/pregnancy/content/am-i-pregnant-myths-and-facts-about-sex
Anonymous, when you are ready, you can avoid painful intercourse by taking three steps: communication, lubrication and not rushing.
1) Talk about what feels good and what doesn't. If you need your partner to go slow, say so.
2)A personal lubricant can make sex more comfortable. Try different brands until you find one you like.
3) A personal lubricant can make sex more comfortable. Try different brands until you find one you like.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for seeking our help with your concerns.
My advice is more motherly than a step by step guide.
First, do not be pressured into having sex. You must feel ready both physically and emotionally.
Second, be smart. Unprotected sexual intercourse leads to pregnancy. Learn about all the available birth control options. Our Contraception Resource page is a good place to start.
https://www.empowher.com/contraception
Be aware of how STDs are passed on and how to protect yourself.
"How to Detect and Treat STDs"
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/how-detect-and-treat-stds
Third, understand the basic facts about conception.
"Am I Pregnant? Myths and Facts About Sex"
https://www.empowher.com/pregnancy/content/am-i-pregnant-myths-and-facts-about-sex
Anonymous, when you are ready, you can avoid painful intercourse by taking three steps: communication, lubrication and not rushing.
1) Talk about what feels good and what doesn't. If you need your partner to go slow, say so.
2)A personal lubricant can make sex more comfortable. Try different brands until you find one you like.
3) A personal lubricant can make sex more comfortable. Try different brands until you find one you like.
Regards,
December 17, 2015 - 9:39amMaryann
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