…could I get an infection or get pregnant at any time?

You could be at risk for contracting an sexually transmitted infection (STI) if a partner is infected. STIs can travel through blood, semen, vaginal fluids and skin contact. A condom will prevent the transmission of many STIs. Since you aren’t using condoms, it’s important for you and your partner(s) to be tested for STIs. For free STI testing and free condoms, call or visit Teen Clinic. To learn more about STIs, check out our STI pages.

If you’ve been using birth control correctly, consistently and all of the time, your risk for pregnancy is small. Condoms are great back-up to decrease your chances of becoming pregnant. To find how effectively your birth control prevents pregnancy, check out our Birth Control & Prevention page.