This means that some people have a chance of becoming pregnant from unprotected sex during their period. A new meta-analysis challenges the FDA's shifting position. Other people may find cervical contact or stimulation during sex to be pleasurable — the cervix contains nerve pathways involved in the sexual response 5. Stress 2. However, there are some steps people can take if they are worried about this, including:.

Can you get pregnant on your period?

The chances of becoming pregnant on or just after the period ends depends on when a person has sexual intercourse, the length of their menstrual cycle, and the exact day they ovulate during that menstrual cycle. Emotional distress. Get the MNT newsletter. Stanford, J.