I think I want to get an HIV test.  What's involved in getting an HIV test at Barnard?
	I'm not sure I understand the difference between alcohol use and alcohol abuse. I only drink on weekends, but then I do usually get a little drunk.
	I read in Cosmo once that there is as much protein in semen as in a pork chop. Is this true? (1/05)
	I was wondering what the most common STI is here at Barnard...and everywhere else? (1/05)
	I’ve heard that taking the “morning after pill” is just the same as taking five or six birth control pills. Does that mean that I can just take several of my prescribed birth control pills if something went wrong with my regular contraceptive method? (4/04)
	I am going to visit my boyfriend over spring break and I’m suppose to have my period through the beginning of the week. I am on Mircette and wonder if it is possible to skip my period altogether by jumping to the next set of pills right away? I am afraid that I will get my period anyway, since this has happened to some girls I know and their period lasted longer than normal. I’ve been on the pill for 3-4 months, and it is not a “phasic” type. So should I be okay? Or is spotting/getting your period still probable/possible? (4/04)
	Is it possible for some women to have smaller vaginas then others? If so, can a woman “enlarge” hers? I have tried to enlarge mine with both my fingers and a vibrator/dildo, but these methods have not helped and it is even painful to use a vibrator. I bought the “ultra thin” kind, but it doesn’t seem small enough! Am I destined to have painful sex and not get the full pleasure from using a vibrator? I am not tense, nor nervous so I don’t think this is the reason. I am just small, but unfortunately penises don’t come in only small sizes! Do you have any reasons for this and what I can do about it? I don’t want my first sexual experience to be painful and I am afraid my partner will be disappointed if he can’t get “it” all the way in (without me screaming!) Thanks!!(4/04)
	My sister is on Seasonale (that pill where you only have 4 periods a year), and has only been on it for a little while. Though she’s not due to have a period until April, she’s been having one for the past 14 days. She called her doctor about it, who said to stop taking it all together for 4 days, start again on the 5th, and everything should be back to normal. But she’d really like to know if this is something that happens a lot, and is normal… really I think she’d like any info about it at all! (4/04)
	My partner had genital warts in the past, but hasn’t had any show up recently. Can I still be infected? How can I protect myself? And if I have been infected, what health risks are associated with genital warts? (4/04)
	I went on the patch a little over a month ago and had a very bad reaction to it so I stopped using it. I am going away for the summer and don’t want to try another prescription method for fear of the same thing happening while abroad. Are condoms enough? What other options do I have? (4/04)
	My boyfriend is pressuring me to take birth control pills to control my moodiness. Is that a good idea? (2/04)
	For the past month I have significantly increased the amount of soy in my diet. I am also on the pill (birth control). I know both soy and the pill contain hormones. This month, my period came earlier than it usually does (3 days). Could my increased soy intake have caused a hormonal imbalance? Is it dangerous? (10/03)
	Can pre-cum get you pregnant? (9/03)
	I’ve heard that taking the “morning after pill” is just the same as taking five or six birth control pills. Does that mean that I can just take several of my prescribed birth control pills if something went wrong with my regular contraceptive method? (2/03)
	Are the things on the side of my mouth herpes? 10/01
	I have just completed my first full month on the generic form of the birth control pill Alesse and have received a lot of conflicting information on how to safely use the pill as contraception. Firstly, I have been in a monogamous relationship for the past 1 ½ years, and we have both been tested so I am not seriously concerned about STDs, however I would really like to know more about how this pill specifically works. It might just be that it feels very foreign to be having unsafe sex (sex without a condom), but it’s hard for me to entirely trust the pill—I want to make sure that it’s entirely safe for him to completely ejaculate inside me while taking Alesse. I’m also concerned about the side effects of smoking cigarettes while taking birth control. (9/01)
	What is neem oil? Can it be used as a contraceptive? (3/01)
	Is there a general test for all STI's at Health Services? Is there a blood test for Herpes? (3/01)
	Have you ever heard of using the herb Black Cohosh [Cinimafuga Racemosa] to terminate pregnancy? (3/01)
	Are there "safe days" during the month which a woman can't get pregnant? (2/01)
	The other night I went out drinking with some of my friends. I got a little drunk, but I know my limit of alcohol and I knew that I couldn't drink anymore. A little later in the evening I let a random guy buy a drink for me, and after taking a sip I realized how dumb it was, and I walked away. I really don't remember much else. I know that I kissed a random guy at the bar, and I also don't remember getting home that night. When I woke up the next morning my friends told me that I passed out when I got home, but that I was breathing so they knew I was okay. Is it possible that that person slipped a roofie in the drink? Would I have gotten that reaction from just one sip? I am kind of worried, I know that nothing happened, I didn't have sex with anyone, but are there any other side effects? (1/01)
	What exactly is a dental dam? I know it's for use during oral sex, but is it for men, women, or both? (11/00)
	Is an uncircumcised penis dirty or unhealthy? (11/00)
	How can I make S&M safe? (10/00)
	My menstrual cycle is longer than average (35 days.) How do I determine when I ovulate, or when I’m most likely to get pregnant? (1/00)
	I will be starting birth control pills soon but until then, my partner has been wearing two condoms. A friend told me this is harmful and not as safe as only one. Is it true? Also, if I’m on birth control pills, how necessary is it to still be using condoms? (10/99)
	Is it possible to get acne on one’s genitals? Recently after masturbating a lot one day with massage oil, a pimple (or what looked like a pimple) appeared on my boyfriend’s penis. Within a few days it came to a head and soon disappeared. I’ve been with my boyfriend for several years and have never seen this happen before. When we started dating we were both tested for everything and were negative across the board. We both claim to be monogamous, and I have no reason to doubt his faithfulness. Is this normal? (4/99)
	Recently, Well-Woman has received many questions regarding all aspects of safe anal sex. Rather than answer each question individually we decided to provide you with all the information you have collectively requested so read on... (11/98)
	I’m in a monogamous relationship (with a guy) and want to know whether going on the pill is right for me. How do I get more information about that? (10/98)
	My lover has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Should I be worried? How serious is it? (10/98)
	I just had a pelvic exam and the doctor recommended that I get tested for STDs. How realistic is it that I would get chlamydia or gonorrhea here? (10/98)
	How can I get my hands on one of those nifty, little "emergency sex kits?" (10/98)
	I am NOT going to use a condom when giving a guy head. I’ve heard that I can get diseases from unprotected oral sex. What are some diseases and their "oral" symptoms? How can I protect myself without a condom? (10/98)
	Can genital herpes be transmitted in non-sexual ways? I babysit for a family in which both parents are carriers and I’m concerned that I could contract the disease through everyday contact in their home. (4/98)
	What is the procedure to get birth control pills? Is it free? Do my parents have to know? How long can I get it for? (4/98)
	Is it bad if green mucus oozes from one’s genital area? (4/98)
	Can I get gonorrhea from [anal sex]? (3/98)
	My boyfriend has pimples all over his penis. Is this normal? (3/98)
	I was having sex with my boyfriend and we didn’t use any protection. I am worried about pregnancy, but I don’t want to go through the process of getting an invasive abortion. So, I want to know what other options are available. (12/97)
	I have been on the Pill for three years. I’m not in a relationship right now. Should I get off the Pill and give my body a rest from the hormones? (11/97)
	Is it possible to get pregnant from pre-ejaculatory fluid? (10/97)
	My boyfriend and I have been having sexual intercourse for over a year. The idea of anal sex and oral-anal sex came up the last time we were making love. To be honest, I am kind of embarrassed to have anal sex. I want to try it because I’ve heard it can be pleasurable, but I’m worried that anal sex will be painful, or that I will get sick from oral-anal sex. Can you give me some advice on this issue? (10/97)
	I recently heard that regular birth control pills can be used as a form of post-coital contraception. Is this true? If so, what are the risks involved? How many regular pills are of an equivalent dosage to the morning-after pill? (4/97)
	What is the difference between a cold sore, herpes, and a canker sore? If they are different can I give my canker sore to someone else during sexual activity? (2/97)
	Why are condoms not available on every Residence Hall floor? (2/97)
	I am really concerned about getting an HIV test. I do not know how or where to get one. I am scared and I don’t want anyone to know. Can you tell me what to do? (10/96)
	I was dating someone for a while this past year and an incredibly intense and serious physical relationship developed. We never had vaginal sex, but we did do everything else. We never used protection during oral sex (both on him and on me) and on one occasion he came in my mouth and I swallowed. I don’t know if I should be concerned or not. I’m still a virgin and had never been touched by a guy before I started dating him. Before our relationship, he had only one sexual partner, who was his girlfriend of two years. They were both virgins before sleeping with each other. Should I be concerned that I might have contracted something from him? I don’t show any symptoms of an STD, but I know that can mean nothing. I’m not really worried, but would appreciate your view. (10/96)

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