It is possible to get pregnant when you are not ovulating. The chances of pregnancy are generally higher when you are ovulating and lower when you are not ovulating, but the possibility of pregnancy exists for both. Many people think that as long as they avoid ovulation, they do not need to use contraception when having sex. This is actually a wrong idea and practice. If your menstrual cycle is regular, ovulation usually occurs around the 14th day after your period ends, and intercourse during this period can effectively increase the chances of conception. However, if you have intercourse at other times, you may still get pregnant, but not as much as during ovulation. In addition, sperm live in the body for 72 hours, so there is no chance of pregnancy if ovulation is early or late. Therefore, if you are not planning to get pregnant in the near future, you should take the necessary contraceptive measures, such as taking oral contraceptives and using condoms, during any period of intercourse to avoid harming your body due to unwanted pregnancy.