Ways You Didn't Know You Could Get Pregnant

Does anyone else watch I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant? We’ve found out enough fear-inducing facts about pregnancy from research and recent news stories to make you want to do any and everything possible to stay protected.

From Anal Sex

I thought it was impossible too. Then I read about this poor woman. Luckily her situation is very, very rare. Unfortunately, this one isn’t.

When You’re Already Pregnant

Don’t ditch those condoms too quickly…

During Your Period

Unlikely, but possible enough that you should go out of your way to protect yourself.

When You’re Religiously Taking Birth Control

More than 180lbs? Your IUD, birth control pills, and other methods could be ineffective.

If You’ve Taken The Morning-After Pill

The same weight limits apply.

If You Skip Pills

Even if you take all of your pills, there’s a one percent chance of pregnancy. For each pill you forget (there’s a nine percent pregnancy rate if you skip three) the percentage goes up.

When You Use Lube

If it’s not labeled for use during sex, oil or petroleum-based lube (like massage oils or mineral oil) can break down condoms and seriously increase your chance of pregnancy.

If He “Successfully” Pulls Out

Does he swear that he can pull out in time? It doesn’t matter. The first drop of semen is the most concentrated. And that can emerge before the main event happens.

Even If He’s Had A Vasectomy

There’s only about a one in 2,000 chance, but are you willing to take that risk?

Even If You Were Just Dry Humping

Fooling around naked but avoiding penetration? Pre-ejaculate and ejaculate fluid have the power to get you pregnant if they land near your vulva.

From Fingering

If he puts his hands inside you after he “finished” on that hand? There’s a chance you could get pregnant.

After Having Sex Standing Up

One in five men believes that gravity prevents pregnancy. Unfortunately, they’re wrong. “The law of gravity is not a contraceptive,” said Debby Herbenick, Ph.D., the co-director of The Center for Sexual Health Promotion.

Even During Periods Where You’re Breastfeeding

Another common myth is that you can’t get pregnant while you’re breastfeeding. While prolactin suppresses ovulation, it’s not 100 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.