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Dear B.E.N.N.:Is it true that if you have sex for less than 2 minutes a female can get pregnant_ It happens that quickly_
Wondering
Dear Wondering:
No matter the time of intercourse, a pregnancy can occur as long as an egg is waiting and the sperm reaches and fertilizes it. It takes the sperm about 2 hours to reach and get into the egg. We have to remember that there is pre-cum which has sperm in it. If that enters the vagina (however long sex is), there is a very high chance of pregnancy, if the the sperm makes it to the egg. Also, you should know that sperm can live inside a woman's body for up to 7, count them - 7 days and the ripe egg can live for up to 48 hours and no less than 24 hours. If this sounds confusing, just ask a Teen Peer at your local Planned Parenthood clinic for more information. They know. Hey, if pregnancy is a big concern, abstinence is a beautiful thing. And you don't have to be a virgin to practice it!!
Dear B.E.N.N.:
If a man puts his fingers into a woman's vagin, knowing that she has a sexually tranmitted infection, and then he masterbates, what would the odds be of him getting infected_
Inquiring
Dear Inquiring:
The chances vary depending on the sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is important that while having any kind of sex or foreplay that you take proper precautions to help prevent giving yourself or anyone else an STI. Take it to heart that you never want to endanger yourself especially for a few minutes of unprotected pleasure. To know the odds, it would be wise to go to a Planned Parenthood clinic or a doctor's office and ask for more information.
Dear B.E.N.N.:
Can you use condoms and birth control pills together to help prevent pregnancy_
Lady C
Dear Lady C:
Yes, as a matter of fact you can use the two together. Condoms help prevent pregnancy, but they also protect against sexually transmitted infections (STI's). It is recommended that a condom and the pill (and other methods that can be used with a condom) be used together for protection against pregnancy and STI's.
Dear B.E.N.N.:
Everytime I have sex I'm scared to death, even with a condom on.
Teen in Milwaukee
Dear Teen in Milwaukee:
It sounds to me as if you're not ready to have sex. There are a lot of responsibilities that come along with having sex and it sounds as though you're not ready for them. You don't have to have sex unless you want to. If you still insist on having sex, you could try another form of birth control in addition to a condom. Remember that your body is yours and it's up to you to make sure that it is in perfect condition.
Dear B.E.N.N.:
I have a question regarding pregnancy. My boyfriend constantly worries about me getting pregnant. He thinks that the fluid that comes out of his penis (not during ejaculation, but before) contains sperm that could get me pregnant. Even though we do not have intercourse, he worries that this can somehow go through our clothes and get me pregnant. What is the function of this clear fluid and does it contain sperm_
Thoroughly Confused.
Dear Thoroughly Confused:
We are assuming the fluid you are talking about is the result of sexual excitement. If your partner has fluid coming of of his penis at any other time, it may be a sign of an infection and should be checked out. The fluid your boyfiend is concerned about is often referred to as pre-ejaculate or pre-cum. It rids the urethra of acidic urine residue. This is to prevent the death of sperm during ejaculation. In regards to your question: yes pre-cum may contain sperm. It is possible this fluid may impregnate someone, but this is dependent on the clothes you are wearing. Pregnancy by pre-cum through jeans is highly unlikely. Skimpy panties, however, are a whole different story. If he is still concerned, a condom is always an option, but unless you are naked and/or engaging in intercourse, it is doubtful that pregnancy will occur. If intercourse does occur, protection is crucial to prevent both pregnancy and STD's.
