Emergency contraception (EC):
EC is a means to not get pregnant after having sex without protection or when your birth control method doesn't work (like when your condom breaks).
Many people utilise ulipristal acetate (Ella) and levonorgestrel (Plan B).
How to Avoid Getting STIs:
Using a condom when you have sex is the best way to not develop a sexually transmitted infection.
After someone has been exposed to HIV, there is a way to stop it from spreading called post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). But it's not the same thing as emergency contraception.
Checking in and treating:
If you believe you might have a STI after having unprotected intercourse, get a test and talk to a doctor.
Antibiotics can kill the bugs that cause STIs, but they don't stop them from happening.
Talk to a nurse or doctor:
If you're worried about getting pregnant or getting a STI after having sex, talk to a doctor or nurse about the best ways to cope with such anxieties.
If you have safe sex initially, you won't get pregnant or develop an STD.
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