Dear inluvgrrl,

No, that's a myth. A woman can get pregnant by having unprotected vaginal intercourse in any position. In fact, pregnancy can happen any time ejaculate (cum) or pre-ejaculate (pre-cum) is spilled inside the vagina or on or near the vulva. There is no way to know the percentage of risk of pregnancy each time semen comes in contact with the vulva or vagina — no matter how that happens.

Teens who have vaginal intercourse need to make choices about birth control. There are many options. To learn about birth control options, check out Birth Control Choices for Teens.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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