Wellbeing Women’s Health – 15 Old Wives Tales Debunked Advertisements 11. You can’t get pregnant if a man withdraws before he climaxes Source: https://www.momjunction.com/ This is a misconception that is common and has been around for a while. Actually, you can get pregnant. It all depends on the withdrawal method, therefore, this is not a guaranteed method of contraception. Studies have also shown that sperm is indeed present in the fluid that is released before ejaculation. Advertisements