Hi,
It is unlikely without penetration and ejaculation that you would become pregnant from this one "episode" of unprotected sex, but not impossible. When a man's penis become erect, there is "pre-ejaculatory fluid" that may contain sperm, even if he does not ejaculate.
I understand that you did not have penetrative intercourse, so you may wonder why I used the word "sex" previously. Everyone's definition of "sex" is different, and genital-to-genital contact (with or without intercourse) is defined as a "sexual act" by most people, "sex" by some. Anytime bodily fluids (from penis, vagina, mouth or anus) come into contact with each other, there is potential for the spread of infections (sexually transmitted infections, or STIs), and of course, there is a pregnancy concern.
Pregnancy tests are reliable at detecting 99% of the pregnancy hormone by the time you have missed your period. Again, without intercourse, pregnancy is unlikely but not out of the question. I wish I could tell you more, but you will need to wait until your period comes (and a day or even a week late is nothing to be concerned about). If your period has not started within the week, do you have a Gynecologist that you can call?
In the meantime, are you interested in learning about birth control options, so you can prevent an unwanted pregnancy (and the stress of waiting, that comes with it)?
I wish you well, please let us know when you have your period, and/or if you take another pregnancy test.
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Hi,
It is unlikely without penetration and ejaculation that you would become pregnant from this one "episode" of unprotected sex, but not impossible. When a man's penis become erect, there is "pre-ejaculatory fluid" that may contain sperm, even if he does not ejaculate.
I understand that you did not have penetrative intercourse, so you may wonder why I used the word "sex" previously. Everyone's definition of "sex" is different, and genital-to-genital contact (with or without intercourse) is defined as a "sexual act" by most people, "sex" by some. Anytime bodily fluids (from penis, vagina, mouth or anus) come into contact with each other, there is potential for the spread of infections (sexually transmitted infections, or STIs), and of course, there is a pregnancy concern.
Pregnancy tests are reliable at detecting 99% of the pregnancy hormone by the time you have missed your period. Again, without intercourse, pregnancy is unlikely but not out of the question. I wish I could tell you more, but you will need to wait until your period comes (and a day or even a week late is nothing to be concerned about). If your period has not started within the week, do you have a Gynecologist that you can call?
In the meantime, are you interested in learning about birth control options, so you can prevent an unwanted pregnancy (and the stress of waiting, that comes with it)?
I wish you well, please let us know when you have your period, and/or if you take another pregnancy test.
July 7, 2009 - 1:20pmThis Comment
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