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Is sex after menstrual period safe?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Unprotected sex: After your period puts you at risk for becoming pregnant. Please use protection every time if you don't want to become pregnant at this time.

Dr Kobasa and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2020

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