FACT You can most definitely get pregnant the first time you have sex. That's why it's important, even the first time, to use birth control every time you have sex. You can't get pregnant during your period. FACT Not true. As women get older and their cycles become more regular and predictable, it becomes easier to predict menstruation and calculate ovulation, as well as detect hormonal changes in their bodies.
Some women are able to time intercourse on or near their periods to avoid pregnancy.
Sex during your period is not a foolproof method of birth control. Use a proven method of birth control, even during your period. FACT Not true. Pre-cum can contain up to 1 million sperm. Pulling out requires lots of self-control and an ability to predict the exact moment when the male partner is going to ejaculate.