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| Your Questions on Sex Questions about Sex: Q: Can my gynecologist tell my parents
that I am sexually active if I am 17 years old?
I know it depends on the state you are located…but what about in
Louisiana? A: The answer to your question-whether or not your gynecologist can tell your parents you are sexually active because you are 17 is no. However even though they cannot disclose that information does not necessarily mean they can or cannot disclose the fact that you’ve made a visit to their office. Details to this answer would depend highly on the circumstances. In general if you visit a Family Planning Center or Planned Parenthood your rights of confidentiality will be protected and most FPC’s or PP’s have low cost or free services. If you visit another doctor where you possibly may be using your parent’s insurance there is a possibility that they could find out. However the best thing for you to do if you are concerned with your parents finding out is to ask these questions to the doctor who sees you. For specific state information visit this link from sexetc.org: http://www.sxetc.org/index.php?topic=Sex+in+the+States&state=louisiana. Q:
What doe lose my virginity mean? A: When you “lose your virginity” whether a male or a female it means you have engaged in some form of sexual activity. The traditional definition of “loss of virginity” was when a female and a male had sexual intercourse that involved penetration of the penis into the vagina. However these days’ people define the loss of virginity in so many other ways, including, oral and anal sex as well as mutual masturbation or even kissing. Basically these days it’s up to you to define the point of when you’ve lost your virginity, your definition may vary from your boyfriends, girlfriends, best friends, parents, text book definition, older sibling, etc. Just know that you when you engage in sexual activities you are putting yourself at risk for STD’s and pregnancy in a lot of cases. Be safe and smart, know what you can get and how you can get it and know how to protect yourself from STD’s and unwanted pregnancies.
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