Dear heyheyhey,

This is probably a really scary situation for you. Unfortunately, the only way to find out whether you had sex is to ask the guy. But keep in mind that he may not remember either, or he may not tell the truth.

It's actually against the law to have sexual contact with a person who is incapacitated due to the use of drugs, alcohol, or prescription medications. Incapacitated is another way to say "really out of it," as in a situation where someone has passed out, or is just too drunk or high to think clearly. Making the choice to use alcohol or other drugs does not mean that you forfeit the sexual decision-making rights to your body.

But mixing sex with alcohol or other drugs increases the chances of unintended pregnancy and exposure to sexually transmitted infections. This is because if you have sex when you are drunk or high, you are much less likely to be thinking clearly enough to use condoms, or use them correctly.

A woman who is concerned about unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex may want to consider emergency contraception (EC). Emergency contraception can reduce the risk of pregnancy if started within 120 hours of unprotected vaginal intercourse. The sooner it is taken, the better. If started within 72 hours of unprotected sex, it can reduce the risk of pregnancy by 75 to 89 percent.

If you have had unprotected sex within the last 120 hours (five days), and need an appointment to receive EC, please call 1-800-230-PLAN for a Planned Parenthood center nearest you. Planned Parenthood can also give you information on testing for sexually transmitted infections.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.