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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer
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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