Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is a risk of pregnancy. If your partner has a sexually transmitted infection, there is also a risk that you will become infected also. Risk of pregnancy and disease increases with multiple acts of intercourse. The more you have sex, the greater your risk.
If you do not want to be pregnant and it has been less than five days since the intercourse, you may want to use Plan B to reduce your risk of pregnancy. Plan B works best if it is used within the first 24 hours after unprotected sex but can be used up to 120 hours (or five days) after the unprotected sex. The sooner you use Plan B, the more effective it is.
If you are 17 or older, you can purchase Plan B at most drug stores without a prescription. You will need to ask the pharmacist for Plan B as it is located behind the counter. You may also need to show ID to prove your age. Plan B is around $50. If you and your girlfriend are under 17, she will need a prescrition from a doctor. Your girlfriend can also get Plan B from a Family Plannning or Planned Parenthood clinic. We offer Plan B at all of our clinics.
Plan B should not be used as a regular method of birth control as it is less effective than other methods. If you are going to continue to have sexual intercourse, you may want to think about using a regular form of birth control. Please contact one of our offices for an appointment to discuss your contraceptive options. If you live too far away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.
1. March 2012
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