Pre-ejaculate can contain sperm (sperm: Reproductive cells of people with penises which can fertilize an ovum and create pregnancy.) , and it’s something that (especially during penetrative activities) usually goes unnoticed by both partners. The vagina (vagina: The internal passage leading from the opening of the vulva to the cervix of the uterus.) is a wet environment, so you are not going to be able to feel the addition of some extra fluid. And (no matter what a partner (partner: In a sexual context, a person with whom someone is having some kind of sex. The term “partner” can be used for all kinds of relationships, not just serious ones. “Partner” can also mean the person someone is with in a romantic or familial partnership.) may claim) men generally do not feel pre-ejaculate (pre-ejaculate: A fluid which the penis usually emits with or around erection and before ejaculation, sometimes more than once. Pre-ejaculate itself does not contain sperm, but in some cases, can pick up traces of sperm left in the urethra.) when it happens (they may feel the wetness later, but there is no sensation associated with it actually coming out (out: Short for ‘out of the closet’. When someone’s LGBTQ+ identity is known to other people.) of the penis (penis: One of the two external reproductive organs of people often assigned male at birth.) ) nor are they going to be able to notice it during penetrative activities where (again) things are already lubricated. Pre-ejaculate can occur throughout the course of any erection (erection: When a body part, such as the penis or parts of the vulva, becomes filled with blood and enlarges and/or becomes more firm.) , so it is always safe to assume that it is present. Also, many men (especially younger men) may not be able to “pull out” before ejaculation (ejaculation: In a sexual context, a discharge of genital fluid, usually (but not always) as a result of sexual stimulation and/or orgasm.) actually starts (even if they think they managed to withdrawal (withdrawal: A method of birth control which involves the person with the penis “pulling out” of a vagina well before ejaculation and ejaculating away from a partner’s genitals.) , they actually may not have).
According to our What’s the Risk? Easy Pregnancy Risk Assessments
Did you have unprotected penis-in-vagina intercourse (penis-in-vagina intercourse: A kind of sex (or assault) where a penis is within a vagina, either for the purpose(s) of pleasure, procreation, or both. (PIV)) (no condom (condom: A thin sheath or tube of latex or another material, worn over the penis during sex to prevent or reduce the risk of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections.) , no other birth control (birth control: Any number of methods people use to intentionally prevent unwanted pregnancy, including the condom, the cervical barrier, the implant, the patch, the pill, the rhythm method, the ring, the shot, the IUD, spermicide and withdrawal.) of any kind), but WITHOUT ejaculation into or onto the vagina or vaginal area?
If you DID have unprotected penis-in-vagina intercourse but the man DID NOT ejaculate, then you have a LOW TO MODERATE risk of pregnancy (pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the uterus. Medically, someone is considered to be pregnant when an egg has been fertilized by sperm, cells divide, and the fertilized egg is implanted within the lining of the uterus.) . If it has been less than 120 hours since your risk, you may obtain emergency contraception (emergency contraception: A method of contraception used to prevent pregnancy after sex or rape has already occurred, rather than used before or during, like most types of contraception. Includes emergency contraception pills and IUDs.) . If it has been greater than 10 days since your risk, see your health care provider as soon as possible for a pregnancy test (pregnancy test: What we tell you to take when you ask us if you’re pregnant. A test that can be done at home or by a healthcare provider to determine pregnancy. Usually a urine test, a pregnancy test measures for a specific hormone, hCG, only produced with pregnancy.) and an STI (STI: Sexually transmitted infections: illness, infection and/or disease which is often or can be transmitted through sexual or other intimate contact, like HIV, Chlamydia or Herpes. Some people call STIs STDs.) screening.
At this point, if your period (period: The fluid – or flow – which contains blood, from the shedding of the uterine lining usually at the end of each menstrual cycle. Sometimes periods may be less fluid and more globby; this is the state that is often mistaken for blood clotting.) is late, you should take a pregnancy test because you definitely had a pregnancy risk from this contact. You can buy a home pregnancy test at your local drugstore/chemist/grocery store/chain store. Make sure that it is not over it’s expiration date and follow the directions on the box. Since your period is late you should be able to expect an accurate result. You can also take a test now and then wait a week and re-test to verify the results. If your period still doesn’t show up, you should go ahead and call your doctor. Since you had unprotected contact, you will want to call your doctor anyway to schedule a full STI screening. You can also speak to your health care provider about finding a method of birth control that will work well with your lifestyle. Condoms are easy and are the only contraceptive that also provides STI protection, so they are an excellent choice. But you can also ask about other methods that require a prescription, if you would like.
Are there other things that can cause a period to be late? Sure. Stress, weight changes, major health changes, etc. can all cause late periods. But since you have had a pregnancy risk here, that is definitely a possibility as well.
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