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A member asked:

When the period is over, how many days after is it safe to have unprotected sex?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It isn't: Having unprotected sex will put you at risk for pregnancy and std's.

Dr Rishton agreed

Answered 6/1/2016

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First time taking OCP. When is it safe to have unprotected sex? I started taking on the first day of my period. Period just ended. (Has been 7 days). I am taking as directed. (Same time every day). It is a low dose hormonal pill. (Vienva?

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