Because I am a Woman

I am a graduate student studying in Worcester, MA. I am also a peer sex educator, reproductive justice activist, and feminist.

This blog is about sex-positivity, sex-ed, feminism, reproductive justice, birth justice, intersectionality, and activism.

Feel free to send me a message with your questions about sexual health, feminism, or anything else!

For more information about any of these things please check out the resources tab or leave me a question in my ask box! I would love to talk to you!

If you have anything you would like to bring to my attention or ask that you do not feel comfortable submitting to this page send me an email at: becauseiamawoman.tumblr@gmail.com

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Anonymous Asks:

I was really drunk last night and had unprotected sex with someone I had just met. I'm on depo do I'm not worried about pregnancy but whats something I should do to protect myself now? Do I go get an std test? Idk what to do!

becauseiamawoman Said:

It would be a good idea to go to your doctor or a clinic and get tested. Generally, if you are sexually active you should be tested about every three months or so too.

In the future, it may be helpful for you to pick up some condoms and bring them with you when you go out. You can get some for free from your local Planned Parenthood, but if you have no access to condoms or lube please send me an email at becauseiamawoman.tumblr@gmail.com with your name, address, and story and I will send you a safer sex care package.

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kahtiihma said: I recently had my doctor tell me that any really recent sexual activity won’t reveal a positive STD test from a cervix swab alone and it might be best to wait for a more accurate test.
papayatime said: This is very sound advice. Great job :)
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