Can I Still Get Pregnant If I Pee Out the Sperm?
No, peeing after sex will not prevent pregnancy. Urinating after intercourse might help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, but it won't wash away sperm already in the vagina.
Pregnancy occurs when sperm successfully fertilizes an egg. Even a small amount of pre-ejaculate, which can contain sperm, reaching the vagina can lead to conception. The act of urinating does not flush out sperm that have already entered the vagina. The urethra, where urine exits, and the vagina are separate openings.
Several sources confirm this:
- Healthline states that peeing after sex won't flush sperm from the vagina. https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/can-you-still-get-pregnant-if-the-sperm-comes-out
- Parents.com indicates that even if semen leaks from the vagina after intercourse, pregnancy is still possible. https://www.parents.com/getting-pregnant/why-does-sperm-leak-after-intercourse/
- Cleveland Clinic points out that pre-ejaculate, even with a lower sperm concentration than semen, can still cause pregnancy. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24174-pull-out-method
- A study from Mayo Clinic notes that testing urine for the presence of sperm is relevant in infertility cases, implying that sperm can be present in the vagina even after urination. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infertility/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354322
- Planned Parenthood highlights that even if semen is near the vaginal opening, sperm can still swim into the vagina and cause pregnancy. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/pregnancy/how-pregnancy-happens/what-are-some-tips-getting-pregnant
Reliable methods to prevent pregnancy include:
- Consistent use of birth control.
- Emergency contraception (morning-after pill).
