This isnt about me but its about my bestfriend and her boyfriend. She is absoutly sure she wants to spend the rest of her life with him. They havent been dating all that long but shes sure she loves him and would do anything for him. When they were together the other day they both started gettin very sexual and almost went all the way. she really wants to but shes scared of the chances on getting preagnet 1. can you get preagnet if your on your period? 2. when are you most likely to get preagnet? 3. if you use protection are you at high risk or any at all?
WittyUsernameHere answered Monday August 6 2007, 7:42 am: 1) There is a chance to get pregnant at any point in time. The body cycles but there are always possibities.
2) Ovulation is usually a few days long. This happens before your period (4-7 days before, if I remember, but dont quote me on that). This is when you are most likely to get pregnant.
3) There is always risk. Condoms are mostly effective. Im not going to throw statistics because some studies say 75% some say 85% some say 99%. Depends on who you ask.
Let me clarify that though.
When a condom does not break, it is mostly effective. If it remains completely uncompromised then its mostly effective.
If it breaks, all bets are off. Thats the risk.
I would advise your friend that she should not have sex. Im guessing you guys are 13-15, that is too young. Period.
At 13-15 you are at the beginning/in the middle of a period of emotional and physical maturation. You are growing. There is a reason why you are still a minor at that age and not out getting a job, getting married, etc.
You are still children.
Sexuality is fun and exciting, and its understandable why youd want to participate. But what people your age do not comprehend is the permanence of consequences. Having lived for 14 years doesnt give you enough perspective to realize the concept of "this could affect the rest of my life". Its abstract. You havent got enough life experience to even begin to relate.
Say no. Its hard. Its not fun. Its not cool sometimes. But its neccesary, because being 17 with a 2 year old, you will most definately regret. Possibly for the rest of your life.
christina answered Monday August 6 2007, 1:18 am: [1] You can get pregnant at any time, even on your period.
[2] On the ovulation days, I believe.
[3] Condoms are 98% effective, and I believe that birth control is 99% effective. They could be the same though. Anyways, if used properly, you shouldn't get pregnant. [ christina's advice column | Ask christina A Question ]
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