People State You Can Not Become Pregnant Whenever You
There are many old wives’ tales about sex and becoming pregnant, from advice about sexual positions to ideas regarding the lifespan of sperm cells.There are many ideas about unprotected sex and pregnancy; many of them center around avoiding pregnancy, even without birth control, or around becoming pregnant in unusual situations – a few are true, but most have little to no scientific basis.If you want to get the simple truth, read on.Always check with your Dr if you have signs of pregnancy or pregnancy trimesters.
Common questions
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.
What if I didn’t orgasm?You might think that having an orgasm ensures fertility – after all, it does cause increased blood flow and lubrication – but the fact is that orgasm is just a physical reaction, and sperm do not require one in order to travel through the vagina. Orgasm also has no relationship with ovulation; if it did, you wouldn’t even have your period without having an orgasm each month. You had better always call in your medical supplier whenever you have weight gain during pregnancy.
And if I was on top?Your fertile egg can be easily reached by sperm traveling through the vagina, even “against” gravity.Even if the woman is on top, as long as the male ejaculates within or near the vagina, pregnancy can occur.
Does being a virgin matter?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.
And if the sperm was exposed to air?Sperm aren’t killed just by coming into contact with the air; in order to survive, sperm need a moist environment.Sperm doesn’t have to stay within the body to survive; it can live as long as it is moist (whether exposed to air or not).
What happens to 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, the temperature of the hot tub and the chlorine in the pool kill the sperm immediately, leaving no cause for concern.
What if we have sex in the water, like a pool, hot tub, or shower.? YES. If actual intercourse with penetration takes place, the sperm have easy access to the vaginal canal and can fertilize an egg, just as if you were having sex in a bed.
What do I need to do to avoid becoming pregnant?
A simple guideline (though not foolproof) to avoiding pregnancy is not to engage in any sexual activity that leads to ejaculate contacting the woman’s body in the area between the bellybutton and the thighs.Keep in mind, sperm can survive several days, whether within or outside the vagina.
The best thing to do, obviously, is use protection (condoms) and/or birth control, as this guarantees your peace of mind regarding pregnancy – and lets you enjoy your sex life to the fullest.
This is not medical advise always call your doctor if you have question
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