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Is Pregnancy Possible Through Pre-ejaculatory Fluid?
Posted on
Mon, 1 Feb 2016
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Question : I was touching my boyfriend's penis and I noticed he had a little bit of clear fluid on the tip. Afterwards, I started to touch the outside of my vagina. I am not sure if pre-cum was on my fingers or not. Realistically, what are the chances of getting pregnant form this?
Brief Answer:
Sperm die when exposed to air, so you are not at risk for oregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
It is normal for the penis to secrete a lubricating substance during arousal. Contrary to common belief,
it does not normally contain sperm until immediately before ejaculation. Sperm need to survive and swim in liquid, so if sperm is exposed to air it dies.
So there is really no way that you could conceive from transfer of pre-ejaculate on your hand.
I hope that I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
Sperm die when exposed to air, so you are not at risk for oregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
It is normal for the penis to secrete a lubricating substance during arousal. Contrary to common belief,
it does not normally contain sperm until immediately before ejaculation. Sperm need to survive and swim in liquid, so if sperm is exposed to air it dies.
So there is really no way that you could conceive from transfer of pre-ejaculate on your hand.
I hope that I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
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