Fear of getting pregnant
This type of OCD typically involves excessive worry about the possibility of becoming pregnant. These kinds of intrusive thoughts may occur even in the absence of any sexual activity.
Some examples of compulsions that might be associated with a fear of accidentally getting pregnant include:
Constantly checking for pregnancy symptoms or taking pregnancy tests multiple times a day (often even in cases where there was no sexual intercourse)
Repeatedly asking others for reassurance that you are not pregnant
Checking if a sexual act somehow accidentally happened during the day without the person noticing it
Checking for the possibility of “catching” semen at gyms, saunas, swimming pools, subways, public washrooms, crowds, etc.
It is important to note that while these behaviors may provide temporary relief from anxiety, they ultimately serve to maintain and exacerbate the cycle of obsessions and compulsions.
