What is Folic Acid

• Folic acid is a B vitamin found in multivitamin supplements
• Folate is the form of folic acid found naturally in foods

Who Needs Folic Acid?

• Everyone needs some folic acid
• Women who are of child-bearing age need extra folic acid
• Pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy need more folic acid

Why is Folic Acid Important?

• Folic acid can help protect your unborn baby from birth defects of the brain or spine, such as spina bifida

Condoms are sheaths of thin latex or plastic worn on the penis during sex. Condoms collect semen ("cum") before, during and after a man ejaculates ("cums").

Why Use a Condom?

If used correctly, condoms are the cheapest, easiest and best way to protect against sexually transmitted infections/diseases (STIs/STDs) and pregnancy. Condoms should be used correctly during oral sex (blow jobs), anal sex and vaginal sex. If used correctly, condoms are 98% effective at preventing STIs/STDs and pregnancy.

Talking with Your Parents about Your Sexual Decisions

The decisions you are making about your sexual behavior are an important part of becoming an adult. You may be asking yourself some questions:

What to do when your partner says YES and you want to say NO

Sexual activity can be a positive experience that makes couples feel closer to each other. Deciding to become sexually active with another person changes the way you think about and act towards each other, in ways you may not even expect.

In healthy relationships, both people decide together if and when they want to be sexual with each other. They want sex to be something that makes both of them feel good about themselves and where they are going in life.

Learn more about various contraceptive methods.