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Myths of Getting Pregnant In Water
from:It is fascinating to study the folklore that has sprung up over the generations in relation to body functions. Pregnancy has always been a target for old wives' tales and myths. The interesting thing is that many of these stories are at least, in part, based in truth.
Take for example the myth surrounding getting pregnant in water. On one hand, stories circulate that it is more likely to get pregnant while in water, even without actual intercourse because the sperm are notoriously good swimmers. The other school of thought is that water dilutes the semen to such a degree as to make pregnancy impossible.
With these myths, as with all others, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. It is possible to get pregnant while in the water. It isn't recommended as a method to increase your chances however. Even with the missionary position, chances aren't 100% anyway. Add into that sperm are sensitive to water temperature and any chemicals in the hot tub, pool, or whatever body of water in question, the likelihood of pregnancy is dramatically decreased. Using this technique as an aid for getting pregnant in water probably won't be beneficial in the quest for a baby.
For anyone thinking that it is not likely to get pregnant in water, be warned. All the sperm has to do to fertilize an egg is come in contact with the vagina or even the vulva. If conditions are right and the sperm manages to make its way to the finish line and the woman is ovulating, then pregnancy can occur. While the odds are less, it isn't impossible. To be on the safe side, use a condom or some other form of birth control if the two of you decide to spice things up in the water without a resulting pregnancy. Try explaining getting pregnant in water to your family and friends.
So the old myths regarding getting pregnant in water are a combination of truth and fiction. Murphy's Law theory says that if you want to get pregnant this way, you won't and if you don't, you will. Not very scientific is it? In conclusion getting pregnant in water is unlikely to improbable, but not impossible, so behave according to your current child bearing desires.
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