What happens if a woman has sex during her period?

There's no medical reason why a woman can’t have sex during her period. But since a woman can get pregnant during her period, she should talk to her gynecologist about the best type of contraception if you want to avoid pregnancy.

Why do some women have pain after they have sex during their periods?

There are a lot of reasons for having pain during sex while on your period. It's important that a woman consult her gynecologist if this happens.

Can a girl get pregnant before she has her first period?

Yes, it’s possible. For pregnancy to happen, a woman has to ovulate and the egg has to be fertilized. Ovulation may happen before the first menstrual cycle, so the egg could be fertilized if sexual intercourse occurs close to your period.

Can you get pregnant the first time you have sex?

Yes. Any girl/woman who has started to ovulate (which could happen before her first period) can become pregnant.

What is a virgin?

A virgin is defined as someone who hasn’t had sexual intercourse.

Can you get pregnant from oral sex?

No. Pregnancy happens after a woman’s egg is fertilized by sperm. Fertilization happens in the fallopian tubes, after the sperm has passed through the vagina and uterus. There’s no physical "connector" to allow sperm to travel from the digestive system to the fallopian tubes.

Can you get pregnant if a guy "pulls out" before ejaculation?

Yes. Sperm is present in the fluid released from the penis before ejaculation.

Can you get pregnant if you use a condom?

Yes. It is possible that the condom could break, or that it wasn’t put on properly, or that it is removed incorrectly. As a result, sperm could get into the vagina and pregnancy would become possible.