Is an Orgasm Necessary to Get Pregnant?

Pregnancy Myths

Obie Editorial Team

Q: Do I need to have an orgasm to get pregnant?

A: A woman does not have to have an orgasm to get pregnant as attested by many women who became pregnant without an orgasm. And even men do not have to have a full orgasm to get her pregnant because he can ejaculate sperms into her vagina even before he has an orgasm (pre-ejaculate or "pre-come"). There are some who believe that pregnancy will be achieved faster if she has an orgasm during intercourse, but this has never been proven conclusively.