No, you cannot get pregnant from swallowing cum (ejaculate from a penis). To get pregnant, the semen in the sperm has to enter the female reproductive organs and fertilize the egg. The only entrance to the uterus is through the vagina. If you swallow cum, then it will simply go through your digestive track and your body will get rid of it. Your digestive track is is not connected to your reproductive organs, so you will not get pregnant. To learn more about pregnancy, visit..

If you want to know if you are fertile (able to produce a baby), you would need to see a doctor to confirm. They can run tests, on male and female patients, to see if you are fertile. For people with vaginas, having a regular menstrual cycle (bleeding about once a month) while not on birth control is a good indication that you may be fertile. However, without a fertility test, you will not be able to know for sure. If you have concerns, please visit your doctor!

At violetproject.org, all of our resources are completely free and available for ALL youth! Anyone who is 26 or younger, and living in Maryland, is able to order an STI test kit to their home at NO cost. We test for the most common STIs, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis (for female patients only) using a swab that can be done by the participant at home. They then return their samples, at no cost, to a lab where it is processed. Youth will then be notified if they test

An STI, or Sexually Transmitted Infection, is an infection that is spread through sexual contact. Depending on the STI, they can be spread through skin-to-skin contact or contact with bodily fluids. STIs are very common, and many are curable or treatable! There are also many ways to stay safe while having sex to prevent getting or spreading an STI! This includes getting tested, using a barrier (e.g., condoms) while having sex, and vaccinations. Some common symptoms of some ST

Anyone 26 or younger, living in the U.S., can order condoms for free on our online store (violetproject.org/store). These will be shipped anonymously, in white packaging, to the address you provide - all for free!

For our online store, only people who are 26 or younger are able to order products. However, anyone can access our website and use anything they need from the site! You can look over our Learn pages, utilize or download resources under our Resource tab, and get in contact with our staff if you need help finding affordable products or resources in your own community! You can contact us by text/call at 443-267-7765, or by email at info@violetproject.org.

When you order from violetproject.org/store, you will only get the products you order (e.g., 1 pack of 20 condoms, 1 period pack with enough supplies for 1 period, etc.). It is NOT a monthly subscription. However, you can order as many times as you need to! Just please keep in mind that it is not an instant delivery, so plan and order 1-2 weeks ahead of when you will need the products! Reminders: you must be 26 or younger to order and in the state of Maryland (except condoms

HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, is a very common sexually transmitted infection. It often has no symptoms at all, but may cause genital warts in some cases. Some varieties can also increase the risk of some cancers, such as cervical cancer. HPV is spread through skin-to-skin contact, so using a barrier for protection during sex, such as condoms or dental dams, can help prevent infection. In addition, an HPV vaccine can help prevent infection against many strains. During your gy

A lump on your labia (the folds of skin on the outside of female genitals) could be caused by many things! It could be something minor, though uncomfortable, such as an ingrown hair or cyst. It could also be a sign of an infection, whether it be an infected cyst, or an STI such as genital herpes. Things like cysts and ingrown hairs can resolve on their own, and should not cause too much discomfort if they are not infected! While a lump could be many things, these are the most