Getting pregnant after the menstrual period is not impossible but it is unlikely. So, you had unprotected sex, hold on babes, do not panic.
Maybe you forgot “protection” in the heat of the moment or maybe your barrier method (eg: condom) slipped or broke, accidents happen.
Don’t dwell on it, think of a solution. You are probably worried about an unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted infection (STI) or both.
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Safe sex, unsafe sex
In safe sex, there is no exchange of semen, vaginal fluids or blood between partners but unsafe is exchanging bodily fluids like menstrual blood, semen or vaginal fluids inside another person’s body (for example, mouth, vagina or anus).
It is also using expired condoms, broken condoms, reusing condoms or not using condoms correctly.
Please note that if used correctly, condoms can “dramatically reduce the risk of most sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy.”
Here is a list of what to do after having unsafe sexual intercourse.
Pee: That simple? According to Kat Van Kirk, PhD, a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist, “some women are simply more prone to acquiring an infection, but one of the most effective ways for anyone to avoid a UTI is to pee shortly after sex,”
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder or urethra. It is more common in women and usually occurs in the bladder or urethra, but more serious infections involve the kidney.
It is often according to Mayoclinic asymptomatic but when it shows symptoms, it includes strong-smelling urine, increased urge to urinate, pain with urination and blood in the urine. A kidney infection may cause back pain, nausea, vomiting and fever.
Peeing immediately after sex won’t reduce your chances of acquiring an STI, peeing may reduce the risk of a UTI.
And in case you don’t have the urge to use the restroom after sex, consider drinking water. It encourages you to go and pee. It clears out the urethra, sweeping bacteria along with it.
Consider taking an emergency pill within the first 3 days: Visit your nearest pharmacy and get emergency contraception available over-the-counter and don’t require a doctor’s prescription.
Avoid vaginal or rectal ‘douching’ (washing out or irrigating these areas with water or other fluids) as the irritation to delicate tissues could increase the risk of infection.
