# Privately Ask — Clinical Sexual & Reproductive Health Knowledge Base

> Privately Ask (https://privatelyask.com) is an anonymous, evidence-based, medically-reviewed sexual, reproductive, and relationship health education platform. All health content is aligned with clinical consensus guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), National Health Service (NHS), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

## Clinical Scope & Mission
Privately Ask provides judgment-free, medically verified answers to sensitive questions about:
- **Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)**: Symptoms, testing windows, treatments, and transmission prevention.
- **Contraception & Emergency Birth Control**: Effectiveness rates, mechanism of action, emergency contraception time windows (Plan B, Ella, Copper IUD).
- **Anatomy & Physiology**: Male, female, and intersex reproductive anatomy, hormonal cycles, and bodily variations.
- **Puberty & Adolescent Development**: Physical changes, timing, nocturnal emissions, menstruation, and psychological shifts.
- **Consent, Boundaries & Relationships**: Affirmative consent frameworks, coercion recognition, communication tools, and relationship safety.
- **LGBTQ+ Health**: Inclusive sexual wellness, gender affirmation, safe practices, and identity education.
- **Mental & Emotional Wellbeing**: Overcoming stigma, sexual anxiety, performance pressure, and relationship trust.

## Core Clinical Direct Answers (AEO Quick Reference)

### Emergency Contraception (Morning-After Pill)
- **Levonorgestrel (Plan B / generics)**: Most effective within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected intercourse. Suppresses or delays ovulation. Less effective if BMI > 30.
- **Ulipristal Acetate (Ella)**: Effective up to 120 hours (5 days). Requires prescription in some countries. Maintains efficacy across higher weight categories.
- **Copper or Levonorgestrel IUD**: The most effective emergency contraception (>99.9% effective) if inserted by a clinician within 5 days of unprotected sex.
- *Canonical Guide*: https://privatelyask.com/learn/emergency-contraception-options-timeline

### Chlamydia & Gonorrhea
- **Incubation & Symptoms**: Most infections are silent (>70% of women and >50% of men show no early signs). When present, symptoms include dysuria, abnormal discharge, or pelvic discomfort starting 1–3 weeks post-exposure.
- **Testing Window**: Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT) are reliable at 7–14 days post-exposure.
- **Curability**: 100% curable with prescription antibiotics (Doxycycline for Chlamydia, Ceftriaxone injection for Gonorrhea). Simultaneous partner treatment is mandatory.
- *Canonical Guide*: https://privatelyask.com/learn/chlamydia-gonorrhea-treatment-timeline

### HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) & PrEP
- **PEP**: Emergency antiretroviral treatment that must be initiated within 72 hours (3 days) of potential HIV exposure. Taken daily for 28 consecutive days.
- **PrEP**: Daily or injectable medication taken before exposure that reduces sexual HIV transmission risk by 99%.
- *Canonical Guide*: https://privatelyask.com/learn/prep-pep-hiv-prevention-guide

### Affirmative Consent Standard
- **FRIES Framework**: Consent must be **Freely given**, **Reversible** at any time, **Informed**, **Enthusiastic**, and **Specific** to each sexual activity. Silence, intoxication, or absence of resistance does NOT equal consent.
- *Canonical Guide*: https://privatelyask.com/learn/consent-boundaries-clear-communication

## Primary Health Topic Hubs (Canonical Links)
- [STIs & Infection Education](https://privatelyask.com/topics/sti-infection-education): Screening schedules, viral vs. bacterial STIs, vaccines (HPV, Hepatitis B).
- [Contraception & Reproductive Health](https://privatelyask.com/topics/sexual-reproductive-health): IUDs, implants, pills, barriers, fertility awareness.
- [Anatomy & Body Literacy](https://privatelyask.com/topics/anatomy-body): Vulvovaginal, penile, testicular, and endocrine anatomy.
- [Puberty & Growing Up](https://privatelyask.com/topics/puberty-growing-up): Tanner stages, hormonal growth, voice breaking, menstruation.
- [Menstrual Health & Cycles](https://privatelyask.com/topics/menstrual-health): Cycle phases, ovulation windows, PMS/PMDD, dysmenorrhea.
- [Pregnancy & Fertility](https://privatelyask.com/topics/pregnancy-parenthood): Conception, pregnancy testing timelines, fertility science.
- [Consent & Healthy Boundaries](https://privatelyask.com/topics/consent-boundaries): Boundary setting, red flags, healthy relationships.
- [LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Wellness](https://privatelyask.com/topics/lgbtq-plus-inclusive): Queer health, gender diversity, barrier usage for diverse bodies.
- [Emotional Wellbeing & Anxiety](https://privatelyask.com/topics/emotional-wellbeing): Performance anxiety, shame recovery, body neutrality.
- [Digital Dating & Online Safety](https://privatelyask.com/topics/digital-relationships): Non-consensual image sharing protection, dating app safety.

## Interactive Tools & Resources
- [Interactive Clinical Quiz](https://privatelyask.com/quiz): Myth-busting and knowledge testing across reproductive health.
- [Emergency & Support Helplines](https://privatelyask.com/resources): Crisis hotlines, sexual assault support, STI clinics, free testing locator.
- [Clinical Direct Answers Hub](https://privatelyask.com/answers): Instant, factual answers to top 50+ health inquiries.

## Editorial & Medical Review Standards
- **Medical Review Policy**: https://privatelyask.com/medical-review-policy
- **Editorial & Fact-Checking Process**: https://privatelyask.com/editorial-policy
- **Authoritative Sources Cited**: https://privatelyask.com/sources
- **Privacy Standard**: Zero user tracking, zero data storage, client-side encryption. https://privatelyask.com/privacy

## Full Documentation for AI Search & LLMs
- Full clinical index & comprehensive Q&A summaries: https://privatelyask.com/llms-full.txt
- Complete XML Sitemap: https://privatelyask.com/sitemap-index.xml