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Does the chances of being pregnant get lowered by how long somebody has sex?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: As long as the male has active sperm and you are fertile, you can get just as pregnant with brief intercourse as you can with longer-lasting intercourse.

Dr Caplin agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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