Many couples go for ejaculation outside the vagina to minimize the risk of unwanted pregnancy. But the main question is: can ejaculation outside cause pregnancy?
It is known that chances of pregnancy increase when ejaculation occurs inside the vagina: The sperm-containing fluid enters the vagina and moves through the cervix and uterus to the fallopian tubes, where one sperm fertilizes the egg, and the fertilized egg implants into the wall of your uterus.
But what if ejaculation occurs outside the vagina? Can ejaculation outside cause pregnancy?
For those who think that ejaculation outside the vagina is a safe method of birth control, they should know that the possibility of pregnancy is possible! It is unlikely to happen but it is also possible!
The probability is lower if ejaculation occurs outside the vagina, but during intercourse, a pre-ejaculation fluid known as “pre-cum” may be released and it may contain some sperm, which in turn can lead to pregnancy. So “can i get pregnant from precum?” YES it is possible!
Even if the man withdraws his penis before ejaculation and manages to achieve full ejaculation outside the vagina, precum can lead to pregnancy. But that’s not the only reason.
Even if the pre-ejaculation fluid does not enter the vagina, it is also possible that part of the ejaculated fluid enters the vagina if your partner ejaculates very close to your vaginal area and sperm comes into contact with your vagina during ejaculation. Here the possibility is low, especially since sperm do not live outside the body for long, but still pregnancy is possible if the fluid manages to penetrate the vagina.
It is better to try other methods of birth control, because ejaculation outside the vagina does not exclude the possibility of pregnancy! You may succeed with this method several times, but the risk is always there!
If you’re not really planning to get pregnant, there are more effective ways to prevent pregnancy, including the following options:
Male condoms
The male condom is a thin cover made of latex or rubber and is placed around the male organ to collect ejaculation fluids, and it is one of the most commonly used birth control methods.
Female condom
Female condoms are made from thin soft polyurethane, and they are worn inside the vagina to prevent sperm getting to the womb.
Birth control implant
The birth control implant is a small thin rod-like device that is placed under the skin. It releases a slow, steady dose of progestin hormone into your body which prevents ovulation and thus prevents pregnancy.
Birth control pills
Birth control pills are a medicine with hormones that you take daily to prevent pregnancy. They are safe and effective, and you can consult your doctor to know which type to choose.
Copper and Hormonal IUDs
The IUD is a device that is implanted in the cervix and prevents fertilization of the egg. The copper IUD employs copper to keep sperm away and prevent the egg from attaching itself. While the hormonal IUD releases a hormone called progestin that thickens cervical mucus, blocking sperm and possibly stopping ovulation.
Vaginal Ring
The vaginal ring is a small soft and flexible plastic ring that is inserted into the vagina. It contains the same hormones found in birth control pills.
Birth control patch
It is a small patch like a plastic bandage that you wear on your skin, whether on the arm, back, or lower abdomen, and it gradually releases hormones into the body, thus preventing pregnancy.
Tubal ligation
It is a permanent form of birth control, which involves tying or blocking a woman’s fallopian tubes. This keeps the egg and sperm from connecting.
Vasectomy
It is a surgical procedure that cuts the supply of sperm to the semen. It involves cutting, or blocking or sealing the tubes that carry sperm. It is to note that vasectomy is reversible, where surgery is performed to reconnect the vas deferens after a previous vasectomy.
Research into male contraception has made significant strides. Clinical trials of male contraceptive pills and hormonal injections combining testosterone and progestin demonstrate the ability to suppress sperm production by over 90%, with fertility restoration possible after cessation. Non-hormonal methods, such as polymer injections in the vas deferens that block sperm transport for years, are also being developed and can be reversed to restore fertility. These innovative male birth control options are expected to become safe, effective, and reversible within the next decade, pending regulatory approval and market acceptance.
These are the most prominent methods of birth control, and there are more, but in different cases, it is important to discuss your options with your doctor if you do not want to conceive at the present time or do not plan to conceive at all.
Ejaculation outside the vagina may help prevent pregnancy, but the probability still exists. If you do not want to get pregnant at all, you have many options for birth control, some of which are short-term and some are long-term.
Finally, you can always take an emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill) after unprotected sex. For more information, discover our program on the various birth control methods.
For more information, explore our program on various contraception methods.
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