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Can sperm travel through two pairs of underwear and a thin cotton shorts?my husband ejaculated in his underwear when we were having intercourse.i was wearing my underwear and a thin cotton shorts during coitus .can this make me pregnant?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Extremely unlikely: That would be three barriers that the sperm would have to cross. The only way I could see any potential for this to occur would be if garments were soaked with ejaculate & this was thrust into introitus. So, for all intensive purposes - no.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 8/6/2018

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A member asked:

Can sperm travel through two pairs of underwear and a thin cotton shorts?my husband ejaculated in his underwear when we were having intercourse.i was wearing my underwear and a thin cotton shorts during coitus .can this make me pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Gabor agreed

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