According to a study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior , people in the United States seem to be having more anal sex today than they did in the past. In addition, the researchers learned that many women find anal sex enjoyable, while others find it painful or unpleasant and only agree to it due to some other factor. Common factors include feeling pressured by a sexual partner and wanting to avoid pregnancy, among others. Sexual activity should be a pleasant, enjoyable, and consensual experience for both partners. Check out our guide to consent. Can you get pregnant from anal sex? Strictly speaking, the answer is no, and anal sex is an effective way to avoid pregnancy. However, there are some highly unlikely scenarios that could indirectly cause pregnancy. And perhaps more importantly, there are other risks you need to be aware of.

10 Pregnancy Myths
Um, can I get pregnant if…?
Pregnancy scares: most people have one at some point. Sperm are very efficient swimmers. Anytime semen gets inside your vagina or even just on your vulva you could potentially get pregnant. Yes, yes, and yes! Ovulation, when an egg is released from the ovary, usually occurs about 14 days after the start of your last period. Many women have unpredictable ovulation or may have spotting at the time of ovulation, which could be confused with a period. And sperm stay alive and swimming for days after sex. Sperm exposed to air lose their ability to swim and can only live a few hours or less. Wearing or touching clothes with dry semen cannot lead to pregnancy. Yes, you can get pregnant.
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Clue is on a mission to help you understand your body, periods, ovulation, and so much more. Start tracking today. There are lots of myths and misconceptions about how pregnancy happens.
All of the "myths" below are not true. But that doesn't stop people from repeating them or from trying to make other people believe they are true. Make sure you know what's true and what's not when it comes to sex. This is called the withdrawal method of birth control, but it is not an effective method of birth control for two main reasons:.