Myths of March... Can i Get Pregnant from just one intercourse

Hello zara,

I'm 16 years old and in love with an 18-year old boy. I swear he loves me very much. He always buys me all the things I like. He buys me chocolates, flowers and juice. We have been dating for one month now and we are really happy. The problem is that he wants us to have sex, but I'm afraid I will get pregnant. All my friends are doing it and they said I can’t get pregnant from just doing it once. What will I do? I don’t want to lose him and I don’t want to get pregnant either.

Maina

Maina dear,

You are welcome and I completely understand how you feel. First, you need to understand that you shouldn’t let anyone pressure you to do what you don’t want to do. Secondly, you can get pregnant from just one sexual intercourse and this is because your body system could be in the ovulation period at the time of the intercourse. If your boyfriend loves you, then he has to wait until you are ready for it.

In a relationship, love is not enough. He has to understand and consider how you feel, especially with regards to issues regarding your body. Teenage pregnancy will expose you to the social issues like dropping out of school, being a teen mother, depression, rejection, low self esteem and sometimes complications from unsafe abortion or childbirth.

It is critical that you examine your choice of friends and be sure to decide if this is what you want to do. Take care.

Zara!