Does Non-penetrative Sexual Activity Cause Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 8 Jan 2015

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Question : hi my girlfriend's period usually comes from the 6th to the 8th.on the 19th,we were messing around and we rubbed our genitals for 5 minutes(no penetration,no ejaculation).on the 1st of the next month she started getting cramps until the 3rd then she started discharging brown blood.is she pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not due to pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Just rubbing the genitals externally does not cause a pregnancy. The brown blood and cramps that she is having is due to impending period, The change in the flow pattern can happen due to some hormonal changes and stress and anxiety. Just relax and wait for another 2-3 days for proper bleeding to start. In case there is no bleeding then do get her urine tested for pregnancy.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 minute later)

thank you.she also stopped bleeding on the 7th is that normal?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If she had a normal bleeding during 4-6th then it is normal. In case there was only brownish discharge with no proper bleeding then pregnancy needs to be ruled out.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 minute later)

thank you mam.its only brown discharge from the 3rd to 8th.and also is the fact that shes a virgin helps in anyway?my previous ejaculation before that was a days before and i took 2 showers

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chance of pregnancy is practically zero.

Detailed Answer:
If it was only a brown discharge with no fresh bleeding then it is best to do a pregnancy test at home and relax. The chances of pregnancy are practically zero. Stress and anxiety are the usual causes for such brownish discharge. Her next period should be normal. If she is virgin then she is not pregnant.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (19 minutes later)

is there even a possibility that she might be pregnant?or is it safe for me to relax now?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can relax.

Detailed Answer:
The possibility of pregnancy is almost nil. You can relax now.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (50 minutes later)

Thank you mam.what if her normal period doesnt come?is it normal?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Even if the period does not come there is nothing to worry. Just check for pregnancy once. The brown discharge can be due to stress, anxiety and hormonal changes.Wait for her next period. It is likely to be normal.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (5 minutes later)

Thanks mam.her discharge is also not spotting but she told me its a little less than her usual amount.is it normal?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
If it is only an occasional spotting then it is not normal. If she had to use a pad to take care of the discharge even if it is less than usual, it is normal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 minute later)

Yes she used a few pads

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Then it is normal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (33 minutes later)

Then why does she need to take a pregnancy test?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pregnancy test not needed now.

Detailed Answer:
If she used few pads then there is no need of pregnancy test. The brown discharge was just a mild variation of the periods.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (9 minutes later)

So in conclusion,shes 100% not pregnant and we have nothing to worry about?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Yes. There is no need to worry. You both are safe. She is not pregnant.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar