There is no "safe" time of the month when you can have sex without contraception and not risk becoming pregnant. However, there are times in your menstrual cycle when youre at your most fertile, and this is when youre most likely to conceive. Understanding your menstrual cycle is key to determining when youre most fertile. Your menstrual cycle begins on the first day of your period and continues up to the first day of your next period. Youre most fertile at the time of ovulation (when an egg is released from your ovaries), which usually occurs 12 to 14 days before your next period starts. However, sperm can survive in the body for up to 7 days after you have sex. If you ovulate within 7 days of having sex, there’s a chance you could get pregnant.

Here are some general guidelines to help you determine your safe days:

• Days 1-7: Menstruation is the least fertile stage.
• Days 8-9: Post-menstruation is a possible time to conceive.
• Days 10-14: Days around ovulation are the most fertile.
• Days 15-16: Post-ovulation is a possible time to conceive.
• Days 17-28: Thickening of the uterine lining is less fertile and unlikely to conceive.

Its important to note that these are general guidelines and may not apply to everyone. The length of your menstrual cycle can vary, and ovulation can occur at different times for different people. If youre trying to avoid pregnancy, its important to use contraception consistently and ...