Hi T!

Thanks for reaching out and sorry for the delay.

To answer your question, the chances of you getting pregnant are low, but it’s not 100% impossible. The reasoning behind this answer is that, when a penis is erect, there’s a liquid that comes out which is called pre-cum. As my coworker says in this previous answer:

« This liquid is not the same as sperm, both in its coloration (transparent instead of opaque and white) and in its content and purpose. This liquid’s purpose is to prepare the way for if-and-when sperm comes out and it doesn’t contain any spermatozoa by itself. It is, in theory, possible for pre-cum to contain a small quantity of spermatozoa, if one has had a very recent ejaculation. Even then, the concentration would be very small and they wouldn’t last long. Without sperm, they die off quickly (they’re not very resilient) and without penetration and an ejaculation, their chances of reaching an ovum is almost nil. 

Now, I need to add a disclaimer. Knowing this, some people sometimes come to the idea that with penetration, as long as you “pull-out” in time, there are no risks of pregnancy. The pull-out method is risky not because of pre-cum, but because nobody (whatever they think) perfectly controls or senses when they will ejaculate, and even a small amount of sperm can make someone pregnant. It’s dangerous to play those odds. I would add that the person that can become pregnant should, in my opinion, have the last say in any such practices since they are the one that is the most affected by the pregnancy in most if not all parts of the world. »

Now, because it’s been a few months since you sent your question, if you had your period, you shouldn’t have to worry about a possible pregnancy. If you’re still unsure, the best way to know is by taking a pregnancy test, which can be purchased at any drugstore or even online.

Take care,

Émilie (she/they), for AlterHéros