Much misinformation about sex and pregnancy exists, including myths about positions and how sperm can be killed. Many people think that even without a condom, there are ways they can avoid becoming pregnant, or that they might become pregnant without even having sex; some of these ideas are true, some partially so, and others totally false. Keep reading if you want to get the real information on these concerns.You should always call your medical provider if you have signs of pregnancy or pregnancy exercises.
FAQ
What if I’m on my period?You may still get pregnant; sperm can live up to seven days inside the vagina, most often if fertile cervical fluid is present.
I didn’t have an orgasm?It would seem logical that an orgasm would increase your fertility, since it is usually associated with increased blood flow and lubrication - but the simple fact is that sperm don’t need an orgasm to easily travel through the vagina.Ovulation and orgasm are not related at all; if they were, then you wouldn’t have your period each month without an orgasm to trigger it. Call you physician whenever have got tubal pregnancy symptoms.
What happens if I was on top?Your fertile egg can be easily reached by sperm traveling through the vagina, even “against” gravity.It makes no difference if you were on top - it is possible to become pregnant as long as ejaculation occurs within or near the vagina.
And if I was a virgin?Although some people believe otherwise, be certain that even if it was your first time - and even taking into consideration that your hymen was intact - you can still get pregnant.If there is a fertile egg waiting, and sperm cells are given a chance to access it - pregnancy can occur.
What happens when sperm is exposed to air? It’s not air in itself that kills sperm; sperm require a moist environment to live in.Sperm cells do not require being within the body to survive; even if exposed to air, the cells will survive as long as they are moist.
What if there is sperm in a hot tub or pool?For some people, the idea of being in a pool or hot tub that a man may have ejaculated in is a cause for concern. In this case, there is no reason for concern, as the heat of a hot tub and the chlorine in a pool kill the sperm on contact.
What if we have sex in a hot tub, pool, shower, etc.? YES.Being in water is not relevant here - if you have penetration, the sperm can easily reach the egg, just the same as having intercourse outside the water.
What can I do if I don’t want to become pregnant?
If you are trying to avoid getting pregnant, a good, simple rule of thumb is NO sexual activity which results in ejaculate contacting the woman’s body anywhere below the bellybutton or above the thighs.It is possible for sperm to survive several days, whether it is in the vagina or not.
Probably the simplest and best thing you can do, if you want to both be free of worry about becoming pregnant AND enjoy a varied, full sexual experience, is to use protection (condoms) and/or another form of birth control.
This is not medical advise always address your MD whenever you have inquiry
