After you have unprotected sex, so many questions may begin to race through your mind: Did I get an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) or STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease)? Can I be pregnant? Now that I’ve had sex with him, will he leave me? Most importantly, What do I do now?
CAPS Pregnancy + Medical Clinics are a safe place for women and couples to visit after unprotected or unsafe sex. Our nurses are here to answer questions and offer help during times that may be stressful, intimidating, and scary. All of our services are confidential—your privacy matters.
If you are in a situation where you are wondering if you may be pregnant, here are four things you should do.
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Have a conversation with your partner.
- Should we go get tested for STIs / STDs?
- Are we committed to each other, and is sex something we should continue to do?
- Is it better for ourselves and our relationship to abstain from sex?
- Can we parent together if I do become pregnant?
- Does or will this incident of unprotected sex affect or change our relationship?
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Get tested for STIs /STDs.
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Take a Pregnancy Test
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Reflect on if you’re comfortable having sex, and if you are ready to be pregnant.