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The truth about 'pre-cum' and sperm
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I've seen alot of comments about this subject so thought I would try clear it up.
First of all - a woman can get pregnant from pre-cum. Sperm could be in pre-cum after a recent ejaculation, after which some sperm may be left hanging around in the urethra. "Recent" means masturbating earlier and then having sex with a woman, or during the same sexual episode of the recent ejaculation. Urinating in between ejaculations should flush the urethra of stray sperm BUT if sperm remains after a prior ejaculation, then it's possible that they can enter the vagina and make their way to meet an egg.
In conclusion - why take the risk? Play it safe, use a condom. :thumb:
First of all - a woman can get pregnant from pre-cum. Sperm could be in pre-cum after a recent ejaculation, after which some sperm may be left hanging around in the urethra. "Recent" means masturbating earlier and then having sex with a woman, or during the same sexual episode of the recent ejaculation. Urinating in between ejaculations should flush the urethra of stray sperm BUT if sperm remains after a prior ejaculation, then it's possible that they can enter the vagina and make their way to meet an egg.
In conclusion - why take the risk? Play it safe, use a condom. :thumb:
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Do I sense a hint of sarcasm? :chin:
I'm new and have read things like "pre-cum releases thousands of the buggers" etc recently so thought I would try be helpful.
Sorry if its old-hat to the regulars :wave:
I would suggest that you retract this post as it is grossly irresponsible.
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http://magazines.ivillage.com/cosmopolitan/experts/carnal/qas/0,,638353_615777,00.html
I am not in any way trying to say its ok you won't get pregnant with pre-cum, just stating the facts.
I've taught sex ed, and sometimes it's best to keep things as simple as possible to avoid confusion.
Even ivillage states: but I don't think that was your primary source.
Seriously, it might seem as clear as ice to you, but I think it will just bog people down with more information than they need. It's better to say play it safe and use a condom rather than giving people ideas that at some times, pre-ejaculatory fluid will not contain sperm. I've seen enough women at the clinic having abortions thanks to 'withdrawal' failures.
I would give serious thoughts about retracting the statement, or at least provide the presumably credible source from where you got the information.
Better?
I think that everyone should check out this study: Springer Netherlands Study
Just so you know, pre-ejaculation originates in the bulbourethral gland (or Cowper's gland), as sited from the first line in this source: Pre-ejaculate.
I would like to say that I wish more research was done into this, the first study was done with only a handful of people. And in no way shape or form am I saying that the "pullout" method work, I am just showing some reasearch that leads one to believe that pre-ejaculation won't make one pregnant.
If a person has sperm inside the penis, from a previous ejaculation, then of course sperm+pre-ejaculation= pre-ejaculation that has sperm in it.
Don't let science stop your use of precautions.
Thank,
valeamo
meaning that pre-ejaculation caused your pregnancy?
happy accident I'd have thought
Ummmmm GO SEE KNOCKED UP PEOPLE. It's funny.
When I was young and dumb a few blokes told me that the withdrawal method would work and I fell for it. I just got lucky and didn't get knocked up or an STI. So yeah condoms are amazing.