Time of the month and sex

[John84]

In relation to a woman's period, what would be the worst time of the month to have sex? She uses birth control and I use a condom.
On another note, 2 days ago I didn't use a condom. My girlfriend is due to have her period in the next day or 2. If she does have her period, will that guarantee that she will not become pregnant. Or will I have to wait before her next cycle to have piece of mind?

[Ryouko]

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[John84]

How long does it take for sperm to reach an egg? Is it possible that during her period the sperm (from a couple days ago) could still be en route and that when a new egg forms, it could possibly fertilize that egg?

[demonbuttercup]

Originally Posted by John84

How long does it take for sperm to reach an egg? Is it possible that during her period the sperm (from a couple days ago) could still be en route and that when a new egg forms, it could possibly fertilize that egg?

Yea but how the BC pill works is that it keeps you from ovulating all together. But if you are late w/ your pills or miss them... then an egg can pop out at any time.
I think sperm can live a few days inside a woman.

If a woman is taking only the pill.. its pretty safe. If 100 women on the pill take it correctly for a year... 3 will become pregnant (brandye's stats)... add a condom to that.. and its pretty much non existent the chances of pregnancy.

[Brandye]

The menstrual cycle and its attendant risks are described here many places. Look around, especially i Chick Chat.Whe you say she uses "birth control" I assume you mean she is on this pill. A condom is birth control; so is spermicide. Be specific. If she is on the pill, the chances of pregnancy is way down.

[bruins76]

First off no time is the "right" time to assume that she wont get pregnant. Some ladies have a different luteal phase which means when they are going to ovulate which would make them very fertile. Then there is the issue that sperm can live inside a woman's vagina for up to 5 days..so even if she isn't dropping an egg/ovulating on the day you have sex, if she does 2 or 3 days later the chance of becoming pregnant is high. Everyone has a different cycle...some are 28 but it can go up until 40 day cycle, which is another reason you can say "which day/week is okay to have unprotected sex"... You never know and it only take's one time to conceive.

Be smart, especially if you aren't prepared for a baby at this stage in your life.