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When is it safe to have sex after my pd. my pd 26 days we use protection when i'm not ovulating. we use the withdrawal method when i'm not ovulating.

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

It is not an exact: Science. Use protection all the time!

Answered 5/22/2013

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