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Best sex positions for not getting pregnant

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jan 11, 2023, 01:00 IST
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Mutual masturbation

This one too involves no penetration and it is all about mutual masturbation. The woman involved here can utilise her tongue or hands, as she pleases and her partner wants. You can also use a silicone-based lubricant to keep the private parts wet and to avoid friction that can hurt your partner.


The above sex positions may lessen the chances of pregnancy but it is never foolproof. Birth control is a must if you want to avoid pregnancy and you must also educate yourself on your ovulation period to lessen the chances.



Read also: Easy ways couples can spice up their sex life


Read also: Things to know if you are having sex to get pregnant

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Here are some of the best sex positions you could try

To avoid getting pregnant, everyone would advise you to use condoms and other sorts of protection. However, as per popular belief, when you try certain gravity-defying sex positions then pregnancy is not possible. If you want to try them out and make sure it is all with the other partner's consent, scroll down to know and enjoy. Please note that medical professionals do not correlate pregnancy and position if it is unprotected sex.

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Cowgirl

A cowgirl sex position is perfect for avoiding pregnancy. This woman-on-top position gives control to the female. Gravity plays a significant role as it works against the semen’s ability to reach the cervix, as believed by most people. However, medical professionals do not see the relation between the position and pregnancy because sperm swims towards the cervix.

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Standing position

When it comes to sex positions that help avoid pregnancy, popular belief says it requires strength. In a standing sex position, usually, the man carries the woman and takes her weight and the general belief is that the sperm defies gravity and makes it difficult for it to reach the cervix. However, medical professionals do not back this thought process.

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69 position

This position is mostly oral sex so the possibility of conceiving does not arise here. There is no penetration involved so all you have to do is enjoy it.

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Dry humping

Dry humping can be done anytime and anywhere, just watch out for the camera and kids. It gives you the same kind of pleasure. It involves no penetration and it is all about grinding into each other.

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Aspire to Inspire
1231 days ago
Best position for this author is to quit writing scientific articles. All the suggested acts CAN result in pregnancy, It takes just one invisible microbe to find its way, which can happen even by a mistaken touch.
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