Paranoid about getting pregnant? Help?

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Hey everyone. I don't know what to do. Often times, I have sex with my boyfriend and instantly after it I get paranoid about getting pregnant. We use protection, but I get paranoid about sperm dripping or ending up on my finger...I replay it in my head to see if any sperm could've possibly ended up where it shouldn't...all those rare possibilities of pregnancy freak me out. I know it's not logic and unlikely, but I can't help thinking about it, because I know it's possible. Do any of you ever feel like this? How do you get over it?

bihbabyxo · Accepted Answer

ok girl, take it from me. STOP BEING PARANOID . you're gonna make yourself so sick & scared that you're going to start getting pregnancy symptoms even though your not pregnant lol . trust me , I started puking .. I gained weight . I was freaking out but you just have to stop . make sure you are using condoms carefully and properly . every time he comes , switch the condom . also , get on the pill . this will really help :) & another thing , keep plan b somewhere in case the condom every broke or anything .

also , if you really can't stop being paranoid hun - you just might not even be ready for sex . sit back & think about it . are you really ready for all that ? you need to make sure you're ready for all this paranoia to go away .

be safe :)

lil_mzshayshay · Accepted Answer

I think it is pretty normal to worry to some degree. I  mean no matter if you use protection or not. As they told us back in high school, the safe sex is none at all lol Otherwise we are taking a chance...We just gotta make sure we are taking that chance with someoen worth taking it with. If you are using a condom properly there is only a 2% chance you'll end up pregnant. If not properly there is a 15% chance. Not sure on the odds without protection but, must say not good lol Try not to worry too much until a missed period :)

nermalinda · Accepted Answer

don't be paranoid. be informed and be prepared. go to the planned parenthood website and read it. find out how to get plan B in your area. even if you don't wanna use it, at least you'll know you have access to it. read up on good condom use. pee after you have sex. you can even take your temp and chart your ovulation and avoid sex and the most fertile times. anyways, there is a lot you can do to take charge of your fertility. you don't have to feel disempowered.

Prayerwood · Accepted Answer

Is there some reason you're not using a diaphragm.  A diaphragm provides a barrier you can keep until you're sure the nasty little wigglies are all gone.

lace1228 · Answer

talk to your dr about  birth control,and using a condom as well is never a bad idea.

morngunt · Answer

I use to be paranoid when I was younger I would actually get so sick that I would make my body have the symptoms. I don't know how I stopped I just kinda grew out of it. I would focus on other things preoccupy yourself more.