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Frequently Asked Questions - General

If you drink Mountain Dew after sex, can you still get pregnant? Yes, Mountain Dew and other sodas have no pregnancy prevention ingredients.

Can you get pregnant if you have sex standing up? Yes, you can get pregnant while having sex in any position.

Does douching after sex prevent a pregnancy? No, it may actually increase the chance of a pregnancy by propelling the sperm further into the woman’s vagina.

Is it possible to get pregnant during my period? Yes, the chances of getting pregnant during your period are low but not impossible. The sperm can live in the female reproductive tract for up to one week.

Is it possible to get pregnant without even having sex? Can sperm live outside the male body? Yes, but it is not common. Women have gotten pregnant without having the penis penetrate or inserted in their vagina. Sperm can live outside the male body for up to one week. Any sperm deposited on the skin surfaces near a woman’s vagina and can enter the vagina with the help of her own body fluids. If there is a chance there is sperm on your hands, make sure to wash with soap and water before coming into any contact with the vagina.