Okay, thetease13 and kevin83, it's nice that you have made up.  You are both good people.

Thetease13, he did indeed say in his first couple of post that he used a condom.  But he knew that condoms aren't 100%.  Believe me, though, I know how you could jump to the conclusion that he didn't.  Because he had taken precaution, I think people were more inclined to help and not pass judgement.

Kevin83, you would be  amazed at the number of people who show up on here scared to death and wailing because they might be or might have gotten someone pregnant-- ALL because they didn't take any precautions whatsoever.  If you hadn't, believe me, USE A CONDOM would have appeared in big bold letters in all of my posts. lol

Anyway, glad things turned out okay.  Don't forget to add that spermicidal lube to your list of things you need for sex.
Take care.

you'd be surprised how many people don't use condoms...even on this board.

some people put it in big bold letters.
some people say it over and over again.
i just say do yourself a little favor. it's not meant to be rude, it's just how i say it.

sorry for the confusion.

um, there's not really a need to get a little rude about it.

i didn't read your initial post. so sorry i don't read every post on this board.
i was just merely trying to help you with this post and this post alone. if you're going to get rude about it, then maybe i won't next time.

and no, for the record, i'm not trying to cop an attitude with you.

It would be interesting to hear your g/f's reaction to all this. Five days late is not at all uncommon in teens. Periods are skipped and others come around in two weeks. Until the hormones get stabilized (3 or 4 years from menses onset), women are erratic.

Is it worth sweating it out every month? Maybe other forms of less risky release would be better for now. And, even with a condom, an applicator of foam of vaginal jelly is a good idea.

aren't periods fun? *kicks and stomps on her own*
ahem. sorry there.

next time, do yourself a little favor, use a condom. that way your chances of going through this again will be fairly slim.

Doctors are suppose to be confidential.  But since she's only 15 you really can't count on that.  I still suggest some sort of teen help line.  You can decide how much info to give them and they can provide services for those who need them- sometimes free of charge.

Demonbuttercup, you are correct-in an ideal world.  If I had a daughter, I would like to think I would respond the way you suggest.  Proud that she is taking the responsibility to protect herself.  However, I also live in the middle of the Bible belt and know a lot of people who would just be HORRIFIED that their little girl was having sex.  Sure of fire and brimstone for her, and for them if they did anything that helped her have sex.  I know, I know- I don't see it that way either, but they do.

There are many orginizations that will help and keep it confidential.  They can provide a safety net if the situation does turn really bad.

that's not exactly uncommon.
i can feel like that for days before i start my period.

it can also be that her period is there but since she's been fairly stressed lately, it's having some issues starting. that's not too all uncommon either.

either way, i'd say give it a few more days and see what happens.

i know its hard for her kevin.
i put off going to the DR for forever b/c i was scared and nervous about what it was going to be like and having to expose myself..etc.
it wasn't near as bad as i had imagined and i lived to tell about it. lol
just put this scenario out there for your g/f. yes it will be hard to confront her mom and ask her about being put on BC. but whats harder? that or having to tell your mom your pregnant?
i think moms now a days are more open and would be proud that their daughters are responsible enough about their bodies.
they might not like the idea their little girls are having sex but at least they won't have to worry about them getting pregnant.

yes DRs are confidential but im not sure how all that works since she's only 15. i think you can go to places like planned parenthood and get help and not have to be a certain age. one problem is paying for it. im sure she has insurance but its under her parents.  even if she managed to get to the DR w/out them knowing...they would still get the bill/paperwork.
you could always pay cash i guess.
plus pills are expensive, might just want to let her parents pay for it lol.
once the initial shock is over w/ it will be ok.
good luck

I suggest checking with the doctor. But it could be just the stress of her freaking out about posibility of being pregnant. Also could be that she's just not gonna get it this month. Before I went on the pill, I didn't always have mine every single month. So I would just suggest to see the doctor. Wouldn't hurt to anyways. Also get her to speak to him about birth control.

Not something I know A LOT about, but from what I've heard the ladies are correct. Stress can cause a period to be late or even to skip.

For her, and your, piece of mind, might I suggest calling a teen or pregnancy hotline? It's as confidential as you want it to be and they have resources to help deal with problems- no matter how serious.

Good Luck and keep us posted.

i agree w/ the tease
like i mentioned before i was like a week late too a test it was negative, was still freaking out b/c my period hadn't started and i ended up being 2 weeks late.
like tease said the more stress and freaking out you do the more likely it can affect her cycle. just wait a few days and then take another test if it hasn't started yet.

it could be late because she's been stressing over whether or not she's pregnant.

stress can delay a period. too much stress can make one skip it all together.