Sex?— A Healthy Sexuality Resource - Government of Nova Scotia

Preventing PregnancyHELP!My period is late.I think I might bepregnant!If you are sexually active and your period is 5–7 days late youmight be pregnant and should have a pregnancy test.You can buy a pregnancy test kit at any drugstore and test yoururine at home. A pregnancy test is easy—just follow the directionson the package. Or you can make an appointment with yourfamily doctor or Sexual Health Centre for a pregnancy test.If you are pregnant,you need to see a doctoras soon as possible.“I always use protection now!I wasn’t ready to be a mother.”58