We had sex but he didn’t come. Could I be pregnant?

It is possible to get pregnant even when he doesn’t ejaculate (come) inside you. The withdrawal method is the least effective method of contraception and still leaves you at risk of STIs.

When a male is sexually aroused, he can have a small amount of pre-cum leaking out of his penis (although this may not always be visible). Pre-cum is a clear fluid that makes up most of the fluid in ejaculation. The pre-cum can contain live sperm. Although there may only be a few sperm in pre-cum, it only ever takes one sperm to get pregnant.

The only way to know if you are pregnant is to have a test. You can make an appointment at Family Planning, with your local Sexual Health Service or with your own doctor. You can also purchase home pregnancy tests from any chemist or most supermarkets. Tests are usually accurate from two weeks after sex.