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Pregnancy Scare Regarding "Period" after Plan B

Hi all,

I am a recent college graduate and a virgin. I've always been rather paranoid about the chances of pregnancy as I am not on birth control, so I try not to engage in risky sexual activities. Having said that, I had a momentary lapse of judgement with my boyfriend on July 1, 2013.

We engaged in genital rubbing (sorry for TMI) with direct genital contact but no penetration and ejaculation. Belatedly realizing that sexual encounter may have occurred during my ovulation period, I took Plan B within 48 hours of the incident and got my period as expected on July 16, 2013. It was heavy with a lot of clots which is typical of my normal periods. I know I should be relieved for receiving my period but my paranoia knows no bounds. Throughout the whole ordeal, I have read articles/comments of people getting pregnant after they have received their "period" as the bleeding from plan B was only withdrawal bleeding and not actual menstruation. Others claimed they had implantation bleeding.

To allay my fears, I took 4 First Response pregnancy tests within the three weeks after I got my period. July 24, 28, 29 and Aug 3. The results were all Negative. I am expecting my next period on August 16.

I know I sound crazy for asking but is it still possible that I may be pregnant from the July 1st incident? I tend to second guess myself a lot so I would like to be told if I am just having irrational fears over the situation or there is truly a risk. I am also currently studying for certification exams for my profession and all this worrying truly is having a negative effect on my preparation. Responses will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You.

Mika
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Thanks for all your responses. I think all my worrying stems from guilt because I started exploring my sexuality with my boyfriend very recently. Prior to that, I was abstinent.
As for being a virgin, I have what's called a micro-perforate hymen. So I am scared that actually having sex would be really painful for me. But silly me, I've been reading online and I saw some posts saying you can be a virgin and pregnant as long as some sperm from his pre-ejaculate made its way into your vagina.
But this incident really got me seriously thinking of getting on birth control. I'm going to pay a visit to one of the Planned Parenthood clinics in my area as soon as I take my certification exam in August.
I see all the facts/evidence saying that I am NOT pregnant but my mind keeps playing "what if" scenarios on me. But really thank you for all your guys' quick responses!! =]
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Umm.. call me stupid but you can't be pregnant and be a vigin.  Sex is required.  
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No you are not pregnant!
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If you got youre period and you took tests and all of them were negative you're not pregnant!!
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Sweetheart, i dont want to sound rude at all but if ur a college graduate AND ur paranoid about getting pregnant u should of never done that. Personally i would say i dont think u are pregnant. Dont read anything online itll just freak u out. If ur still paranoid go to the dr. They can do a blood test and its way more accurate then the pee test.
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You don't get pregnant without penetration.
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