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Sex Matters - Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Can you get pregnant from anal sex if he ejaculates?

  • Can you get pregnant from swallowing semen?

  • Can you get pregnant if you have sex while you have got a period?

  • How soon after sex is a pregnancy test accurate?

  • I am 35 years old and thinking about starting a family in the next two years. Can you tell me what are the risks for older women planning a pregnancy?

  • I am pregnant and was wondering if it is Ok to have sex throughout the pregnancy without causing any problems for the baby?

  • I am six weeks pregnant and delighted, but I am unsure of what happens next. I have not got private health insurance where do we go from here?

  • I am unable to fall pregnant and am investigating surrogacy. Can you offer any information on this and can you suggest a starting point?

  • I had sex with my boyfriend for the first time a while ago and we used a condom. But then later, we didn't use one but it was only for about 10 seconds. Should I be worried about pregnancy?

  • I have recently had dry sex with my boyfriend, meaning we had sex with our clothes on. I was wondering if I should be worried about pregnancy or am I just over reacting?

  • I have three boys and want another child but I would like a girl. Can you give any information on sex pre selection?

  • If my boyfriend goes to the loo and gets sperm on his hand and then we hold hands can sperm be transferred to my hand? Then, if this is possible and I go to the loo and wipe myself can the sperm get on my vagina and make me pregnant?

  • My partner and I use the withdrawal method for contraception. He never cum’s inside of me. Is this good for preventing pregnancy?

  • My wife and I are trying to fall pregnant; we heard that some lubricants affect sperm. Which lubricant is the best to use if you are trying to fall pregnant?

  • Other than not getting your periods what are the signs of a pregnancy?

  • We are planning a pregnancy. I am Rh negative and my partner is Rh positive. How might this affect the baby?

  • We have decided it is time for us to start a family, we really do not know where to start and what tests we need before we start trying?

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