9 Facts about sex that can make you pregnant and what doesn't & bull; hello healthy

Because it is still considered taboo, sex is often misunderstood by many people in Indonesia. There is a lot of confusing information and clearly wrong myths about sex, especially those related to pregnancy, which unfortunately many Indonesians believe. Do you know what sex activities get a woman pregnant, and which don't? Check out our explanation below.

1. Yes, you can get pregnant the first time you have sex

A man can impregnate a woman even the first time she has sex. If you are female and have sex, you can get pregnant as soon as you start ovulating (releasing an egg). This happens before you have your first period.

Use contraception as a protection against pregnancy. Using a condom also protects against sexually transmitted diseases.

2. Yes, you can get pregnant if the man pulls out his penis before reaching ejaculation

There is a myth that a woman will not be able to get pregnant if her partner pulls out the penis before ejaculating. The reality is, removing the penis will not eliminate a woman's risk of becoming pregnant.

Before a man ejaculates, there are sperm in the pre-ejaculatory fluid, which comes out when a man feels aroused. It only takes 1 sperm cell to make a woman pregnant. Pre-ejaculation can contain sexually transmitted diseases, so pulling out the penis will not prevent you from catching an infection.

When a man says he is going to pull out his penis before ejaculating (outside), don't believe him. Nothing can stop yourself from releasing sperm before climax. Always use a condom to protect yourself from disease, and also use contraception if you want to prevent pregnancy.

3. Yes, you can get pregnant if you have sex during your period

The fact is, a woman can get pregnant at any time of the month if she has sex without contraception, including when you have sex during your period. Sperm can last for a few days after sex, so even when you do it during your period, it can stay in your body long enough to get you pregnant.

4. Yes, you can get pregnant even if you have sex in a standing or sitting position

You may have heard the myth that a woman cannot get pregnant if she has sex standing up, sitting down, or if she is jumping up and down afterwards. The fact is, there is no such thing as a safe position for pregnancy if you have sex without a condom or any other form of contraception.

There are also no safe places to have sex, including bathrooms or showers. Pregnancy can occur in any position, and wherever you do it. All it takes is a sperm meeting an egg.

5. No, you will not get pregnant because of oral sex

You may have heard that you can get pregnant only with oral sex. The reality is, a woman cannot get pregnant this way, even if she ingests sperm. But you can get sexually transmitted diseases through oral sex, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes. It is much safer to use a condom on the female genitals while doing this oral sex .

6. Yes, you can get pregnant even if you don't penetrate

Women can still get pregnant even if they do not penetrate (inserting the penis into the vagina). According to the NHS website for the health department, this can happen if:

• sperm enter the vagina, for example when the semen that has just been released sticks to the hand, then the hand touches (or enters) the vagina
• partner ejaculates very close to the vagina (although not through penetration)
• the erect penis touches the vagina

The risk of pregnancy without penetration is very small. This is because sperm can only survive very briefly outside the human body. However, it is also possible to remain pregnant without penetration.

7. You cannot use plastic cling wrap , plastic, or anything else in place of a condom

Only condoms can protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. You can buy them at pharmacies and grocery stores.

8. No, condoms cannot be washed and reused

Don't believe anyone who says you can wash the condom and use it again. The fact is, you can't use a condom more than once, even if you wash it. If you use a condom, throw it out and wear a new one the next time you have sex.

This applies to both male and female condoms. Condoms need to be changed after 30 minutes of sex because friction can weaken the condom, making it easier to break or fall off.

9. Yes, you can get pregnant even if you only have sex once

You can get pregnant even if you only have sex once. All it takes is one sperm to meet the egg. To prevent pregnancy, always use contraception, and use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

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