Learn The Realities Around Why And How an Adult Female May Get Pregnant

November 27, 2009

There are many common misconceptions about sex and pregnancy, from myths about positions to the life span of sperm.A wide variety of pregnancy myths – mostly false – have been around for years, many centering around how not to get pregnant even if you have sex without protection, and others propagating the idea that it is possible to get pregnant without having intercourse – which is true, but not always in the situations described.If you want to get the simple truth, read on.You should always call your medical provider if you have first signs of pregnancy or pregnancy questions.

Frequently-asked questions

What if I was on my period?It is possible to become pregnant; within the vagina, sperm can live as many as seven days, especially if there is fertile cervial fluid present.

And if I didn’t have an orgasm? Orgasm is a physical response to sexual stimulation, and while it may feel like it could increase your fertility (increased blood flow and moisture), sperm can easily travel through the vagina without one.If you think about it, orgasm cannot be the cause of ovulation; if it was, then women wouldn’t get their periods each month (which happens with or without orgasm). Call you physician whenever have got bleeding during pregnancy.

What if I was on top?Sperm are not affected by gravity; they can still travel the vagina and reach your fertile egg.Being on top is irrelevant; if the man ejaculates inside the vagina, or near it, the woman may become pregnant.

Does being a virgin matter? Contrary to popular belief, even if it was your first time – even if you had an intact hymen – you can still become pregnant.As long as there is a fertile egg and sperm can gain access to it – you can get pregnant.

The sperm was exposed to air – what happens nwo? 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, you should not be concerned – the chlorine of pools and the heat of hot tubs kill sperm on contact.

What if we have sex in a hot tub, pool, shower, etc.? YES.If you have sexual intercourse, and there is penetration, there is a risk for pregnancy, as the sperm have the same access to your vaginal canal and egg as they would if you were having intercourse in a bed.

What should I do to not become 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 that sperm can survive for days at a time, both within and outside the vagina.

And, of course, using protection (condoms) and/or birth control is probably the best thing you can do to be able to enjoy your sex life to the fullest, and have peace of mind, too.

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