I'm Planning to Do It For the First Time. How Safe Are We Being?
Published: August 08, 2021 · Last reviewed on this site: 2026-10-30
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The question
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I'm planning to do it for the first time with my bf, and we're pulling out and using a condom and i'm not ovulating. How safe are we being?
Signed: TeenHealthFX
The answer
Based on the information you provided, it sounds like you are taking very safe precautions. TeenHealthFX always recognizes the importance of practicing safe sex. We encourage all teens to use condoms every time they engage in any type of sexual activity. Remember, condoms are 98% in preventing pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections when used correctly and on every sexual encounter. That means that 2 out of every 100 people may become pregnant even while taking safe sex into account.