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A 22-year-old male asked:

I and my gf had a foreplay and i got my sperm on my hand later that moment i used hand sanitizer and i wiped my hand and then i went on to masturbate my gf .will she be pregnant?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Urology 36 years experience
Chances of that in this scenario are near 0
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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Pregnancy is not possible in above circumstances. Contraception remains otherwise key in avoiding undesired pregnancy and associated anxiety, specifically when intercourse becomes possible.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
While you are not at risk of pregnancy from this episode, your behavior is putting you at risk of pregnancy and STDS. Visit this site for guidance on safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines Get HPV vaccine Use contraceptive all the time, every time. Wish you good health!
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Dr. Robert Trager
Dentistry 56 years experience
Pregnancy occurs when live sperm enters the vagina during ovulation dates. Sperm dies outside the vagina in 3- 6 minutes, and in your case the sanitizer killed the sperm. In future practice safe sex.
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Dr. Andrew Cheng
Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Awareness and Asking show that you are mature and want to be more knowledgeable, congratulation! Safe Sex and Family Planning take the effort of two persons: You + Your Partner. Enjoy healthy and rewarding sex life.
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