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There are dozens of old wives’ tales about sex and how pregnancy can occur, from the ways sexual positions affect your chances, to the lifespan of sperm cells.A variety of pregnancy myths are out there, a lot of them dealing with how not to get pregnant, even while having unprotected sex, while others have to do with myths about becoming pregnant without intercourse; most of these ideas are totally false.If you want to know the truth, keep reading.You should always call your medical provider if you have pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy trimesters.

Common concerns

If I was on my period, then what?You may still end up pregnant; sperm can possibly live up to seven days within the vagina, especially in the presence of fertile cervical fluid.

What if I didn’t orgasm? Orgasm is a physical response to sexual stimulation, and while it may feel like it could increase your fertility (increased blood flow and moisture), sperm can easily travel through the vagina without one.Ovulation and orgasm are not related at all; if they were, then you wouldn’t have your period each month without an orgasm to trigger it. Call you physician whenever have got bleeding during pregnancy.

And if I was on top? Gravity has nothing to do with sperm being able to travel through the vagina and reach your fertile egg.Being on top is irrelevant; if the man ejaculates inside the vagina, or near it, the woman may become pregnant.

Does being a virgin matter?Though it may have been your first time – and though your hymen may have been intact – you can still end up pregnant.As long as there is a fertile egg and sperm can gain access to it – you can get pregnant.

Sperm and air exposure?Air is not what kills sperm; the sperm cells need to be kept moist in order to survive.What kills sperm is not air, per se; rather, it is becoming dry, so this means sperm can survive outside of the body as long as it stays moist.

Should I worry about sperm in a hot tub or pool?Some women are concerned about ejaculate that may be present in a pool or hot tub.In this case, you should not be concerned – the chlorine of pools and the heat of hot tubs kill sperm on contact.

What if we have sex in a hot tub, pool, shower, etc.? YES.Being in water is not relevant here – if you have penetration, the sperm can easily reach the egg, just the same as having intercourse outside the water.

What can I do if I don’t want to become pregnant?

If you are trying to avoid getting pregnant, a good, simple rule of thumb is NO sexual activity which results in ejaculate contacting the woman’s body anywhere below the bellybutton or above the thighs.Keep in mind that sperm can survive for days at a time, both within and outside the vagina.

And, of course, using protection (condoms) and/or birth control is probably the best thing you can do to be able to enjoy your sex life to the fullest, and have peace of mind, too.

Always contact you MD for any medical advise this is for entertainment only!