Pregnancy

There is a risk of pregnancy if sperm comes into contact with the vagina in any way.

This could be from sperm on fingers that touch the woman's genital area. It is important to remember that the penis leaks a few drops of semen (liquid containing sperm) as soon as it is hard, so there is a risk of pregnancy if the sperm enters the vagina, even if the man doesn't ejaculate. For this reason, the 'withdrawal method' is NOT a reliable form of contraception.

For women who want to avoid pregnancy, it is never safe to have sexual contact without using a reliable method of contraception.

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