Should I be worried about pregnancy if I had protected sex?

Yes. Studies have found that about one in 50 women using condoms perfectly over an entire year of sex will experience a pregnancy. If you take into account people who use condoms incorrectly, they are still highly effective, with a rate of 15 pregnancies occurring out of 100 women having sex over a year (1).

Should I take a pregnancy test if I used a condom?

If you used a condom correctly, the whole time you were having sex, and without any problems, it’s really unlikely that you’re pregnant. Even though it’s not very likely that you’re pregnant since you used a condom, it never hurts to take a pregnancy test.

Can you come inside if you’re wearing a condom?

The rim of the condom should form a circle around the dome of the penis or object. If the rim is on the inside of the dome, then the condom will be inside out and will not roll down properly. If you place the condom on the wrong way, don’t turn it around and then reuse it—start over with a new one.

What should I do if I’ve had sex without a condom?

If you’ve had sex without a condom, remember that there are a few things you can do immediately to help. First, head to the bathroom to remove lingering fluids from the vagina, penis, or anus. This can make you feel more comfortable and help remove bacteria that could result in urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Can I take a pregnancy test if I’ve used a condom?

Even though it’s not very likely that you’re pregnant since you used a condom, it never hurts to take a pregnancy test. You can visit a Planned Parenthood health center for one or pick up a home test at your nearest drugstore or grocery store. Home tests work just as well as tests that a nurse or doctor give you.

Can my girlfriend get pregnant if she missed her period?

From what you said, your girlfriend probably did not get pregnant. But if she misses her next period, you’re right, she should take a pregnancy test. Pulling out long before ejaculation can help prevent pregnancy, but it’s risky because guys can’t always tell exactly when they’re going to ejaculate.

Does pulling out before ejaculation help prevent pregnancy?

Pulling out long before ejaculation can help prevent pregnancy, but it’s risky because guys can’t always tell exactly when they’re going to ejaculate. Also, some guys have a small amount of sperm in their pre-cum. There’s no way to know if you do or not.