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I had just rinsed my hands(slightly) with water after i had some semen on my hand and then i touched myself. can i get pregnant?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Pregnancy Unlikely: Pregnancy is unlikely in this scenario after washing your hands.

Answered 10/17/2019

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