Ask Me Help Desk - Could I be pregnant?

So my ex and I have reconciled recently from a break up. We've always had unprotected sex the two years we were together previously and never got pregnant using the pull out method. This passed month, we had unprotected sex multiple times all without him ejeculating. I am not on because and we were intimate a few days before peak ovulation and as well as on peak day. My period is due in two days time but I have this full feeling in my stomach, frequent urination, slight cramping today and small amount of brown discharge, fatigued for past 5 days, nausea, increased sex drive... I do realize some of these are pms symptoms. I suppose I am hopeful that I am but don't want to get my hopes up. We were also intimate 3 times today all without him ejaculating. My question is, is there a chance I could be pregnant from precum even if he may not have masturbated at all before hand?

Yes, it is possible. Withdrawal works fairly well when used correctly,( in many cases it's not), but it does have one of the highest failure rates of birth control methods, so it's not recommended as a form of birth control if you want to decrease the odds of an unplanned pregnancy considerably.

See what happens when your period is due. If you are of the mind, not really trying, but okay if it happens sooner or later, withdrawal is an option.

Yes it's very possible you could be pregnant, but you will have to wait and see what happens.

We have a word for people that think the pull out method is actually birth control. It's PARENTS.

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Originally Posted by DoulaLC

Yes, it is possible. Withdrawal works fairly well when used correctly,( in many cases it's not), but it does have one of the highest failure rates of birth control methods, so it's not recommended as a form of birth control if you want to decrease the odds of an unplanned pregnancy considerably.

See what happens when your period is due. If you are of the mind, not really trying, but okay if it happens sooner or later, withdrawal is an option.

So so you believe it is possible to still conceive even without ejaculation? Most instances I've read say it's impossible being that there are no sperms or viable sperms in precum. Then I read on one site by a doctor that it is possible even without prior ejaculate Reminences.. My doctor once told me that as well that precum has sperm in it.

A man can ejaculate without him or his partner being aware of it before he pulls out.

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Originally Posted by Tashina

So so you believe it is possible to still conceive even without ejaculation? Most instances I've read say it's impossible being that there are no sperms or viable sperms in precum. Then I read on one site by a doctor that it is possible even without prior ejaculate Reminences.. My doctor once told me that as well that precum has sperm in it.

It isn't a matter of believe it is a matter of scientific evidence and analysis. Pre-ejaculate has sperm in it. There is nothing you can do with the penis that will prevent this except putting a barrier between the penis and your vaginal canal; a condom is a good example. The only difference between him... unloading his genetic material into you versus unloading elsewhere is the amount of sperm placed inside you. Pulling out will significantly reduce the amount of sperm in your system, but if you get a particularly ambitious little swimmer then pregnancy can occur.

Here is a thought for you. There are couples that are trying to get pregnant, perfectly fertile, doing the entire messy bedroom dance, who take years to get pregnant. She ovulates, he has a high sperm count. The timing isn't right. What I am trying to say is that with pregnancy, past performance doesn't guarantee future results. It's as true of the stock market as it is of sex and pregnancy.

In a round about way, yes, you could be pregnant, or have the stomach flu, or PMS. The best indicator is a missed period, and missed not just late. If your period doesn't come in two weeks then that is a pretty solid indicator of pregnancy. A home pregnancy test at that point should confirm it.

If you're not wanting to get pregnant, then you should this time to talk to your doctor about birth control, be it condoms, hormonal birth control pills, injections, rods, IUD, implants, rings, or abstinence.

I would add that talking to your partner is a must also, since fact is you could get pregnant, and he may not want to be a father, and has more faith in the pull out method than you do.

Maybe neither of you care about pregnancy while in the glow of hot makeup sex, but reality may be much different when the glow has faded.

Keep in mind, that there have only been a few studies on the topic and much larger studies need to be done. You will see the information repeated on a number of sites because people will share what they have read elsewhere. The whole premise is that, technically, the organ where preejaculate originates, doesn't have sperm in it. However, sperm may be picked up along the way.

It is true that without a previous, recent, ejaculation, there is likely little or no sperm present, however it is a chance, in part, because many men aren't aware of when the process begins, or, when they do become aware of the sensation, it can be too late, even if it isn't noticeable on the outside. Given that and the fact that many men will just wait too long. Withdrawal is one of the most widely practiced forms of birth control, but it does take knowing your bodies well, and being very responsible.

Again, if the possibility of becoming pregnant wouldn't be viewed as a big mistake or shock, withdrawal is an option. You could go years without becoming pregnant, or you could become pregnant next month. It just isn't considered one of the most reliable forms of birth control for many couples.