If you are trying not to get pregnant, and you have a 28 day cycle, what days should you avoid having intercourse? I know that you can get pregnant any day so the rhythm method is not very good to use but I was just curious.
2006-11-21 12:16:34 · 6 answers · asked by flaminfortune 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
find out when you ovulate (if its a 28 day cycle ovulation probably occurs around the 14th day, everyone is different though, so pinpoint when you ovulate) then keep in mind that sperm can live for 3 to 5 days in the right conditions, so no sex 3 to 5 days before ovulation or after.
2006-11-21 12:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone's cycle is different. There is a myth that woman ovulate 14 days after their period begins...but that is only an AVERAGE and each month can be different. The other thing is that sperm can live inside you for up to 5 days.... so if you are having a shortened cycle one month and you have sex right after your period and you ovulate earlier than day 14 than yes, there is a chance of getting pregnant. The only way to know is to know exactly when you ovulate. There are several ways to know and some are more effective than others. Some can only predict before ovulation happens and some can only predict that is has already happened. The absolute best info I can give you is to go read a book called Taking Charge of your fertility by Toni Weschler. It will help you understand your body and all the myths about it. It will help you time when you are ovulating and the best times to conceive – or not! . It's about knowing your body and knowing when you are fertile or not.
My husband and I tried for 1 year and had no luck..… We tried ovulation predictors , laying with pillows under me for 20 min. everything……the first month that I began using the book I realized that my timing was WRONG!. We got pregnant that very first month and I am now due Feb 2, 2007. You can pick and choose what you do with your info. Good luck and don't listen the all the myths! Even if you don't get into charting and everything....it will help you in so many ways!
2006-11-21 20:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by jachooz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoid making love 10 to 15 days after the first day of your period.
2006-11-21 20:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your cycle is 28 days which means that you are likely to ovulate on the 14th day from the start of your menstruation. base on my experience, i usually had unprotected sex on the 4th-5th day of my menses bec during that time ur not yet fertile. it is much safer if you have sex after menstruation rather than before bec you wouldnt know when you gonna ovulate especially if you`re under stress. again my advice to you, have sex after menses. there still might have small blood stain but its safe. believe me ok!
2006-11-21 20:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by timstere 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only 100% safe way is abstinence. The rhythm method works for nothing, get ont he pill and use rubbers.
2006-11-21 20:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by autumn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they have ovulation test at Wall-mart that let you know when you are ovulating. when you are ovulating do not have sex because your chances of getting pregnant is good.
2006-11-21 20:34:05 · answer #6 · answered by Andy l tyce 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋