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Original poster

Anyone got pregnant from pre-cum?

56 replies

Confuseddotcom20 · 05/05/2022 16:21

Partner and I had unprotected sex yesterday. He didn't "finish" as we agreed he wouldn't as we were both in a rush and just wanted some clean fun. But he was really close, like super close and kept having to stop and start again to stop himself.

Turns out I am due to ovulate today or tomorrow.

Is there any chance pre-cum or any sperm could leak out? Is this likely or just some kind of myth or super rare?

Not TTC right now but wouldn't be a disaster either if I was pregnant.

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Whadda · 06/05/2022 00:00

Pixiedust1234 · 05/05/2022 23:36

So would everyone who is pointing out to me that Catholics prefer the rhythm rather than withdrawal method actually answer the OP too. Could she get pregnant or is she safe enough to continue doing withdrawal? Any advice?

AS I stated before I'm happy enough to be corrected (and I did learn something as well so thank you) but let's not derail her thread. Unwanted pregnancies are too big a thing.

Several of us had already posted by the time you got to the thread and started spouting inaccurate information so I’m not entirely sure why you feel it is your place to direct people to how they should be responding? If anyone has derailed this thread, it’s you.

The majority of people have told her that relying on withdrawal is not effective.

I get the feeling that the OP would be quite happy with a pregnancy as anyone who is trying to actively avoid a pregnancy would not be having unproductive sex when they know they’re close to ovulation.

Pixiedust1234 · 05/05/2022 23:36

So would everyone who is pointing out to me that Catholics prefer the rhythm rather than withdrawal method actually answer the OP too. Could she get pregnant or is she safe enough to continue doing withdrawal? Any advice?

AS I stated before I'm happy enough to be corrected (and I did learn something as well so thank you) but let's not derail her thread. Unwanted pregnancies are too big a thing.

Verbena87 · 05/05/2022 23:06

My mum used the symptothermal method (bbt and cervical fluid, not the rhythm method which is based on counting days) before having me and I’m 35. Worked for her to avoid and to conceive. You do have to follow it carefully and be rigorous and consistent about observations though.

OP hope things work out for you.

Whadda · 05/05/2022 22:55

Pixiedust1234 · 05/05/2022 22:36

@Tigerandthetea - more than happy to be corrected. However I doubt women were monitoring their secretions and temperature 40 years or more ago which meant withdrawal being the favoured contraception. Was trying to get OP to see that it doesn't actually work effectively (enough) by giving an example she mght be more familiar with. I failed.

When I got engaged, my late MIL gave me a book she was given as a devout Catholic before her own wedding.

It covered cycle/ovulation.
It advocated the rhythm method, not withdrawal.

Had she lived, she’d be married 55 years this year.

fallfallfall · 05/05/2022 22:46

most Catholics don’t follow that doctrine to the letter.

Needtogetoffmyphone · 05/05/2022 22:37

Yes. Baby is 16 now

Pixiedust1234 · 05/05/2022 22:36

@Tigerandthetea - more than happy to be corrected. However I doubt women were monitoring their secretions and temperature 40 years or more ago which meant withdrawal being the favoured contraception. Was trying to get OP to see that it doesn't actually work effectively (enough) by giving an example she mght be more familiar with. I failed.

Pixiedust1234 · 05/05/2022 22:25

This information is out there. 22% of women become pregnant doing this.

1 in 5.

www.devonsexualhealth.nhs.uk/why-use-a-reliable-method-of-contraception/

Anyone got pregnant from pre-cum?
Tigerandthetea · 05/05/2022 22:22

@Pixiedust1234 definitely not a thing in my Catholic Church / groups. Yes, as with any groups, withdrawal is used. However you are taught rhythm method instead, not withdrawal.

Original poster
Confuseddotcom20 · 05/05/2022 22:18

Pixiedust1234 · 05/05/2022 22:10

You do realise that Catholics across the world use the withdrawal method for natural contraception as their religion bans other forms, ie the pill and condoms. Now look at how big some Catholic families are/were. Have you ever wondered if the two are related?

I haven't wondered that as I didn't know that was a thing for Catholics. Interesting. And also making me anxious a little haha.

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Original poster
Confuseddotcom20 · 05/05/2022 22:17

RebeccaCloud9 · 05/05/2022 22:04

I can't get past choosing to have sex and choosing not to finish 😂

HAHA same, I couldn't do it. But partner can control it (well, I guess time will tell how well he controlled it... 🤔)

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Pixiedust1234 · 05/05/2022 22:10

You do realise that Catholics across the world use the withdrawal method for natural contraception as their religion bans other forms, ie the pill and condoms. Now look at how big some Catholic families are/were. Have you ever wondered if the two are related?

RebeccaCloud9 · 05/05/2022 22:04

I can't get past choosing to have sex and choosing not to finish 😂

Bohoboo · 05/05/2022 21:59

Yes happened to me too. Like you, I realised there was a very small risk of pregnancy so i took MAP but it didmt work and bingo... i was pregnant. Withdrawal method is a bit of a lottery and not something i have relied on since.

Fifi1086 · 05/05/2022 21:44

Yep - me! She's 12 😂 I've no idea where in my cycle I was though but it's definitely possible

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Confuseddotcom20 · 05/05/2022 18:50

0hourpoo · 05/05/2022 17:53

Yup, DC number 3 was a bit of a surprise, though always a risk 😁

Ah another one haha. How many days before ovulation was that?

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miltonj · 05/05/2022 18:12

Neverreturntoathread · 05/05/2022 17:21

Yep, that’s now DN was conceived 😬 There was quite likely sperm in it so if you’re ovulating and young and healthy, massive risk of pregnancy. If that isn’t for you, there is still time to have an IUD fitted to prevent the egg implanting (works up to 5 days after sex.

Not sure if morning after contraceptive pill works after ovulation or nor but feels like a question for doctor / chemist not me…

Basically yes unprotected sex even if he withdraws = big risk of baby.

Lol how do you know how your Nephew or niece was conceived?! I'd hate to know that much about my brothers (or in laws) sex life GrinBlush

0hourpoo · 05/05/2022 17:53

Yup, DC number 3 was a bit of a surprise, though always a risk 😁

Whadda · 05/05/2022 17:25

Not TTC right now

You kind of are.

You’re a sexually active adult who isn’t having protected sex, and about to ovulate.

Neverreturntoathread · 05/05/2022 17:21

Yep, that’s now DN was conceived 😬 There was quite likely sperm in it so if you’re ovulating and young and healthy, massive risk of pregnancy. If that isn’t for you, there is still time to have an IUD fitted to prevent the egg implanting (works up to 5 days after sex.

Not sure if morning after contraceptive pill works after ovulation or nor but feels like a question for doctor / chemist not me…

Basically yes unprotected sex even if he withdraws = big risk of baby.

Fabpinky · 05/05/2022 17:17

MAP isn’t effective once you’ve ovulated as it delays ovulation to be affective

Thekormachameleon · 05/05/2022 17:14

Just get the MAP

HairyBum · 05/05/2022 17:13

Sperm hangs around for a few days

HairyBum · 05/05/2022 17:12

Your fertile window is a few days before right up to ovulation day

PartySuziPlease · 05/05/2022 17:10

I can't remember exactly but I'm guessing a couple of days before. When i got that positive test we couldn't even remember when we did it, haha!