Susannah Birch is a certified birth doula, journalist, and owner of Trimester Talk, a leading pregnancy website. Many teenagers and adults make mistakes when it comes to rushing into a relationship or into bed with someone. Of course in the heat of the moment, it's entirely possible to forget about protection. However, if you don't use birth control, it's very easy to fall pregnant or contract a disease or infection. The following information is written for anyone who has had unprotected intercourse and wants to know what the chances are of pregnancy.
Unprotected Sex —Can I Get Pregnant? - WeHaveKids - Family
Full disclaimer: No day is totally off limits when it comes to getting pregnant, but there are plenty of circumstances that make your chances extremely low. Most of us spend the better part of our fertile years actively trying not to get pregnant, so it's always an unpleasant surprise to learn that it's not actually that easy to conceive. The reality is there is a relatively short window during a woman's cycle that she can get pregnant whether or not she's on birth control or actively trying. In fact, there's really only a hour period that is ideal for conceiving, according to Anate Brauer, M. Of course, every woman is different, as are her monthly cycles, so it's never a sure bet to say that there's any week or day when you absolutely cannot get pregnant so always use protection if you're not trying to conceive.
Can a Girl Get Pregnant the First Time She Has Sex?
Yes, a girl can become pregnant the first time she has sex. Anytime a girl has vaginal sex with a guy, she is at risk for becoming pregnant. Even if a guy ejaculates outside of but near a girl's vagina or pulls out before he comes, a girl can get pregnant. It's also possible to get a sexually transmitted disease STD anytime you have sex, including the first time.
Condoms and dental dams help prevent sexually transmitted infections STIs , including HIV, from being transmitted between sexual partners. STIs can be transmitted between partners during different types of sex without a condom, including anal sex, vaginal sex, and oral sex. Using condoms during sex reduces the risk of transmission of most STIs, including HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and certain types of hepatitis. If left untreated, some STIs can cause significant health issues.