Briefly, sure. Any time you’ve gotten unprotected vaginal-penile intercourse there’s an opportunity of being pregnant.
So what’s sperm precisely?
Sperm is the male intercourse cell (or gamete). Sperm include genetic info of individuals assigned male at delivery (AMAB).
Sperm develop within the seminiferous tubules (small tubes of the testicles). As sperm cells develop, they transfer by means of the epididymis (coiled tube). Sperm is saved within the epididymis till ejaculation. Throughout ejaculation they transfer to vas deferens (or sperm duct).
What’s semen?
Semen is fluid that comprises each sperm and seminal fluid (a whitish fluid). Seminal fluid is made by the seminal vesicles and prostate gland.
The vas deferens and seminal vesicle come collectively on the ejaculatory duct. That is the place sperm and seminal fluid meet to type semen.
The ejaculatory duct then empties into the urethra (urine tube). The urethra ends on the tip of the penis.
How lengthy do sperm dwell after ejaculation?
Sperm can dwell within the feminine reproductive tract for a number of days. This implies when you have vaginal-penile intercourse there’s an opportunity of being pregnant.
Sperm can dwell on surfaces for a brief period of time, besides in very particular situations.
What can I do to stop being pregnant?
There are many choices to assist stop being pregnant with vaginal-penile intercourse. These embrace condoms for individuals assigned male/feminine at delivery. Additionally strategies that individuals assigned feminine at delivery can use:
- Intrauterine System
- Subdermal Implant
- Injectable
- Hormonal Patch
- Vaginal Ring
- Drugs