On the forums, the question is often found "is it possible to get pregnant from a man's lubrication without penetration"? Perhaps the fears are caused by a school biology course: it is known that spermatozoa are microscopic in size and can theoretically penetrate even through the fabric of clothing.
Preejaculant and smegma
During intercourse, masturbation or foreplay, the male sexual organ secretes a pre-ejaculant - a clear mucus without a strong odor, which performs a lubricating function and has a lubricating effect. The secreted pre-ejaculant is necessary not only for comfortable penetration: the mucus that appears before ejaculation neutralizes the acidic environment of the female vagina, allowing sperm to reach the egg.
The amount of lubricant for each man individually. The secreted composition of the mucus may depend on the general condition of the body. However, regardless of the amount of pre-ejaculant, there is always a certain amount of sperm in it. Mucus can cause pregnancy only if the lubricating fluid contains the required amount of active spermatozoa, or during ejaculation, the sperm fell on the girl's genitals.
The second type of discharge occurs in both men and women. Smegma may contain a mixture of dead epithelium and secretion of the sebaceous glands in different proportions. It has a white tint and a rather specific unpleasant odor. Regular hygiene allows you to completely eliminate these secretions. It is impossible to get pregnant from smegma, unlike mucus with spermatozoa.
Fiction or scientific fact?
Does it make sense to use protection if you plan to have sex without penetration? Stories from real medical practice suggest that it is still possible to get pregnant from lubrication and secretions in men. Gynecologists confirm: when petting or other types of sexual intercourse without penetration, there is a certain (very low) percentage of the risk of becoming pregnant from male lubrication.
Can a woman get pregnant during non-penetrative sex? For this, several factors must coincide at once:
- The lubricating fluid released during arousal in a man must necessarily fall on the genitals of a woman or directly into the vagina. If there was no penetration and ejaculation inside the vagina, and the mucus stained only the underwear, it is almost impossible to get pregnant from the discharge of a man. Frequent cases indicate that those girls who masturbated with their fingers, on which the guy's sperm remained, "flyed in".
- The content of spermatozoa in the mucus in men increases after sexual intercourse is completed and, with subsequent contacts, can enter the woman's vagina along with the mucus.
- The lubricating pre-ejaculant must be released in large quantities. If there is little discharge, they dry out quickly and cannot cause pregnancy. Therefore, if a male lubricant has got on a woman’s clothes or genitals, an unwanted pregnancy can be avoided with the help of elementary hygiene procedures.
Is it possible to get pregnant from mucus or semen that got on clothes, sheets or towels? The answer is unequivocal: no.
A man's lube doesn't have a large enough amount of sperm: in order for a woman to get pregnant by sitting on the sheets or using a guy's towel, the lube mucus or semen must remain moist. Secondly, they must get on the genitals. Thirdly, the ovulation cycle should be favorable for conception.
Therefore, the possibility of becoming pregnant from the secretions of a man appears only when several factors coincide at once.
A flight without penetration?
If the partners were engaged in petting or oral sex, and there was no penetration and ejaculation, the possibility of getting pregnant from the discharge of a man tends to zero. The real percentage of such cases is about 0. 00001%. Even if in the process of caresses the guy finished, but not a drop of sperm fell on the partner's genitals and only clothes were soiled, conception will not occur. If you want to play it safe - before petting, wash the sexual organ that releases pre-ejaculant. However, for pregnancy, ejaculation must take place in the vagina. This gives the greatest likelihood of "flying" after intercourse.
Even after a full sexual intercourse, conception may not take place: it all depends on the following factors:
- Presence and stage of ovulation.
- Health of the female body.
- Fertility levels.
A fertile girl can become pregnant a few days after having sex. Is it possible to get pregnant from male sperm if it gets on clothes? There is no single answer: only a series of coincidences can lead to conception. First of all, the lubricant or sperm secreted by a man should get on his underwear.
Spermatozoa live in the vagina for no more than three days, so even if they get inside a woman on "safe days", they will not entail any consequences. You can get pregnant only two, maximum three days for the entire period of the female cycle.
The myths about the "immaculate conception" from a towel used by a man, or from water in a hotel pool, have long been refuted by real facts. If a woman enters the chlorinated water of the pool, where there is some amount of sperm, she cannot become pregnant. The same goes for shared towels, sheets, and clothes soiled with oozing mucus or semen. Being able to get pregnant in this situation will not work with all your desire.
The only thing that allows you to get pregnant from a lubricant is its contact with lace underwear. At the same time, there should be a lot of mucus, a certain percentage of sperm should be present in it, and a man needs to be in excellent physical shape, which guarantees a high activity of spermatozoa caught in the lubricant.
Therefore, stories about a woman getting pregnant using a man's towel or visiting the pool are a myth or an ill-conceived lie. Especially considering the fact that such "resourceful" ladies do not always have a pregnant belly.
Dried mucus or semen in chlorinated water is absolutely safe and cannot cause pregnancy. Spermatozoa either die or lose their mobility and are unable to penetrate the "barrier" of the acidic environment of the female vagina.
Pregnancy without penetration from male mucus or semen is acceptable in such a tiny percentage of particular cases that in real practice gynecologists are considered a miracle. Even as a result of coitus interruptus, women could become pregnant from the secretions of a man in only 4% of cases. If the lubricant has got on the clothes or genitals of a woman, this is not a reason to panic. It is enough just to wash the soiled clothes, take a shower and wash off the pre-ejaculant.