But now I'm scared this may result in pregnancy since I am about 13 days into my cycle, and if somehow precum had come dripping down from the head of his penis. My boyfriend did not orgasm before this event and I've read that precum doesn't normally contain sperm under these circumstances. However I still feel like I made a stupid mistake. What is your advice on this situation?

Of course, there is no way to know for sure, and you will need to wait and see if you get your period or get a pregnancy test to check, but it is really highly unlikely.

I know that if you are worried about future sexual intimacy with your boyfriend and being pregnant at this time in your life is something you would absolutely not want there are several things you might do. As you know, we do not need to engage in intercourse in order to enjoy sexual pleasuring. What you were doing is highly erotic and it is a shame to then feel fear that something negative will result. You may want to consider using an effective method of birth control, even though you are not having intercourse. That may be hormonal methods, or even using polyurethane or latex condoms as you play with one another. I know some people don't like to use condoms but they create a little extra safety and the polyurethane ones for both men and women are often used in playful ways since there is heat and more touch sensation that can be felt through them.

As for this time, you just need to wait to determine IF a pregnancy resulted, which I doubt. You are a bright and articulate young woman and I admire your desire to enjoy the intimacy with your boyfriend, and still be concerned about being careful.

Thanks again for writing and feel free to ask more questions if you have them.

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