Is there a safe time of the month to have sex and not get pregnant or a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
No! There are certain times during the month that you are MORE likely to get pregnant but, it’s possible to get pregnant at any time. It’s even possible during your period. The same goes for STIs. It’s possible to get an STI all month long. The only way to absolutely prevent pregnancy is to abstain from (avoid) vaginal sex (placing the man’s penis in the woman’s vagina) or allow ejaculate (cum) near the outside of the vagina. You can reduce the risk of pregnancy by using birth control and condoms. The only way to absolutely prevent STIs is to abstain from (avoid) oral, anal or vaginal intercourse and sharing needles. If you choose to have intercourse you can reduce the risk of most STIs by using barrier methods like condoms and dental dams.
