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Posted on:04/23/2008
Question
does the women need to have orgasm to become pregnant?
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No, an orgasm is not required for a woman to become pregnant; however, the contracting of the genital area during an orgasm can help the sperm travel up into the reproductive tract.
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Answered By:
Nancy Brown
, Ed.S, M.A., Ph.D.
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