|
Should I get the Plan B pill.?
Two nights ago, on May 11, my boyfriend and I had sex. We started off for a few minutes not using a condom because it feels better for him. I know it's not a good idea, but that's why I made him put on the condom after a few minutes. I figured as long as he wasn't close to cumming inside me, I would be fine. So then we followed our normal routine of him wearing the condom but pulling out anyways when he came. After we finished, we both to the bathroom to pee. Then about 30 minutes later, we spontaneously went at it again and didn't use a condom, but it was only for a few minutes and then we stopped and he didn't cum.
Yesterday morning, I was telling my friend about it and she got all upset saying that I could get pregnant because there is live sperm leftover in his urethra up to 72 hours after ejaculation and it could've gotten inside me when he had sex the second time without a condom. Is this true? She also said that because he peed after the first time, it probably cleaned out most of what could have been left over.
But should I get the Plan B pill to be safe? I know it works up to 3 days after an accident. I had to take it twice last year when our condoms failed, that's why we started pulling out even when he did wear a condom.
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Sexual Health and Reproduction category?
Maybe give some free advice about: Birth Control Pills?
Your friend might be right, but at the very least his precum contains sperm and you could get pregnant from it. The pullout method really isn't that effective. A guy I used to know in my old neighborhood became the father of twins using the pullout method.
So I hope you aren't pregnant. And yes, sperm does live for 3-5 days inside you before it all dies off. So get on the pill or the cervical cap/diaphragm/deproprovera shot and use condoms, too, just to increase your chances of emerging safely from your sexual experiences.
]
The chance of you getting pregnant is very unlikely at this point, but you're never 100% safe. The fact that you and your boyfriend went pee after you had sex reduced the risk of any pregnancy. However, if you're really paranoid, take the Plan B.
I would actually have to disagree with one of the previous columnists about Plan B. Now, the pill is newer and it is still effective FIVE days after unprotected sex; although, the sooner you take it, the better.
]
It is possible for there to have been viable sperm in 'precum'. Given your situation, it's very unlikely that there was, but it is still possible.
If you can afford to get Plan B, it's not a bad idea to take that precaution.
(Frankly, if you find yourself using Plan B with this degree of frequency then you should seriously consider having a regular second form of birth control, like the pill or the shot - you should also be looking into proper condom storage and use and making sure you are treating your condoms appropriately and guarding against failures.)
]
Your friend is correct, precum does contain sperm and it can hang around for a while. Your chances of pregnancy are reduced as your boyfriend urinated but it's still a risk, especially as you didn't use a condom straight away the first time.
The morning after pill is only effective for 72 hours after sex and that effectiveness is dramatically reduced after 24 hours. There probably isn't much point taking it now.
It's unlikely that you are pregnant but in future you must be more careful. If you are having regular sex then consider using an alternative method of contraception such as the Pill. You can find out about the various methods available here:
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
]
More Questions: |