What do sexually active mean

This is also your chance to ask any questions you have about birth control, STIs, and sexual health in general. Remember: They want you to be the healthiest version of yourself, and that includes being informed about sex. This information helps your health care provider figure out your STI risk, and whether they should talk to you about birth control.

Topics range from nutrition to pregnancy prevention, and everything in between. Got a question? Holler at us in the comments, send us a message on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram , or email us at teenhealthcareorg gmail. Skip to main content. My boyfriend and I just started getting physical in our relationship. He has fingered me and when I went to the doctors the other day they asked me if I was sexually active.

I am still a virgin but I wasn't sure what to say. So if I have been fingered, am I sexually active? Ah, remember the real-life childhood scene of a mom or dad taking their child to the doctor, and after a certain age the doc would pop the question.

Maybe this happened to you. Even as adults, we worry about confidentiality and being judged. Essentially, your doctor is probably trying to understand how high the chances of certain situations, like STIs or pregnancy, are for you. Ask the Editors 'Everyday' vs. What Is 'Semantic Bleaching'? How 'literally' can mean "figuratively". Literally How to use a word that literally drives some pe Is Singular 'They' a Better Choice? The awkward case of 'his or her'.