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Timing of sex for pregnancy
Having regular, unprotected sex will give you the best chance of getting pregnant but knowing when you are most fertile also helps.
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Pregnancy begins when a sperm fertilizes an egg. This usually occurs in the 2 weeks

Can I get pregnant if I have sex without penetration?

Yes, although the risk of getting pregnant in this way is very low. If you want to avoid getting pregnant, you should use contraception.
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Pregnancy happens when a sperm fertilises an egg, which can happen even if you've not had sexual

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Kriti Jain
Written by Kriti Jain, B.Tech Biotechnology; PG Diploma in Clinical Research
Article Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 14, 2022

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Emergency Contraception
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What Is Emergency Contraception?

Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Often called the morning-after pill, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are pills

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How to Prevent Pregnancy Naturally At Home
Other Natural Methods of Preventing Pregnancy
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Many couples want to have children but only with proper planning. To