Pregnancy without penetration is possible, but it is difficult to happen, because the amount of sperm that comes in contact with the vaginal canal is very small, which makes it difficult to fertilize the egg. Sperm are able to survive outside the body for a few minutes and the hotter and wetter the environment, the longer it can stay viable.
For pregnancy without penetration to be possible, it is necessary that the woman is not using contraceptives and that the ejaculation happens near the vagina, thus there is a minimal chance that the sperm will enter the vaginal canal and there is a quantity of viable sperm to fertilize the egg.
Is it possible to get pregnant without penetration?
For there to be a chance of pregnancy without penetration, it is necessary that the woman is not using any contraceptive method. Some situations can increase the risk of becoming pregnant without penetration, such as:
- After ejaculation, place the finger or objects that have had contact with the sperm inside the vagina; The partner ejaculates close to the vagina, that is, close to or above the groin, for example; Place the erect penis in some region of the body near the vaginal canal.
In addition to these situations, withdrawal, which consists of withdrawing the penis from the vagina before there is ejaculation, can also represent a risk of pregnancy, because even if there is no ejaculation during penetration, the man may have a small amount of sperm in the urethra, a previous ejaculation, which can reach the egg, fertilize and result in pregnancy. Learn more about withdrawal.
The possibility of pregnancy is still questionable when underwear is used and penetration does not occur, as it is not yet known whether sperm can pass through the tissue and reach the vaginal canal. In addition, ejaculation during anal sex can lead to pregnancy if the fluid seeps into the vaginal region, however, this practice does not normally expose the woman to the risk of pregnancy, since there is no communication between the anus and the vagina, However, it can predispose both women and men to sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
How not to get pregnant
The best way to prevent pregnancy is by using a contraceptive method, such as a condom, birth control pill, IUD or diaphragm, for example, as they are the safest ways to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg. Here's how to choose the best contraceptive method.
However, only condoms and the female condom are able to prevent pregnancy and prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and, therefore, are the most suitable methods for those who have more than one sexual partner, for example.
Watch the following video and learn how to use a condom correctly to avoid unwanted pregnancies and STI transmission:
