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First time
I'm 16/f and I'm going to have sex but I obviously want to be safe. I know I should use condoms but I know it would be better for me to be on birth control right? It's just, I don't know if I can without my parents getting involved?
I live in California if that helps any. I mean it's gonna happen so telling me not to isn't really gonna help. So is there any way I could get birth control?
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Do what i did and ask your mother. she will be willing to help and give the best advise and help :) and if scared like i was write her a letter :) i did and i worked. I am off to set an appointment letter today. so lets hope it works for you
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I am a great deal older than most of the advisers on this site, so my advice will be somewhat different from what you may have received and may continue to receive from others.
At 13 years of age, by law, you have medical confidentiality. Meaning you can go to her doctor or someplace like Planned Parenthood and receive birth control.
The law allows for you to visit a doctor or clinic in total confidentiality, meaning no one, not the doctors or the nurses can tell your mother the reason for your visit without your written release of information. The law is called HIPPA, Health Information Personal Act Privacy. This law was passed for a number of reasons one of which was to ensure that women like you could seek proper medical care.
At a Planned Parenthood clinic or any other women's health clinic, they will exam you, make sure you’re not already pregnant and prescribe a proper form of birth control for you.
The clinics that offer these services are Planned Parenthood clinics and any clinic that offers abortions. Clinics that do not offer abortions often are anti-abortion rights clinics; many of which also do not believe in birth control as well. So make sure you choose the right clinic.
The website below is one I often recommend to women who write to us for advice on first time sex. I think you will benefit from viewing this site.
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You need to go to your parents and get birth control since it's gonna happen anyway, just to be safe.
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I live in California too, and if you go to Planned Parenthood, you can get free birth control for up to a year (and cheap after) and they will keep it completely confidential. Just call and make an appointment, they're great.
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I found this website for you. It states 21 states allow you to get on birth control without parental consent and California is one of the states listed. Check it out. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Also there is nothing wrong with you having sex at your age. And the fact that you're trying to be as safe as possible is even better. Good job being prepared :) I would know. I'm about to have a little girl in june!
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