Safe sex

This is an opportune time to think about the future. You may have experienced a lot of anxiety over the last few weeks.

Is it worth the worry? Are you ready for pregnancy?

If you wish to avoid the distress of an unplanned pregnancy in the future, talking to a counsellor or to your doctor may help you to consider your options regarding future sexual activity and/or contraception.

This may also be an opportunity to discuss the situation with your partner to explore your feelings about pregnancy, such as:

• Is our relationship ready?
• What options might we have considered if the test result was positive?
• What does this mean for the future of our relationship?
• What plans should we put in place to avoid pregnancy in the future?