Morocco
A 26-year-old female asked:
Hi. if i touch my vulva and vagina with hand that has sperm but did not insert finger inside. ( my hand was almost dry when i touched my vagina ). will this cause pregnancy ?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
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.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Reviewed Feb 11, 2023
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
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!
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Feb 11, 2023
Related questions
A 33-year-old female asked:
If the sperm on finger have to be inside vagina to cause pregnancy why other sources say that even if its around vagina or touched the vulva it will cause pregnancy? Why are they giving false information and scare us ?
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Not sure who your sources are, but it's really simple: actual intercourse without contraception can result in pregnancy. No intercourse, no pregnancy.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Feb 03, 2023
A 33-year-old female asked:
Whats the difference between rubbing the vagina with fingers and insert finger in vagina ? Can pregnancy occurs if hands that contain sperm is dry and you just rubbed the vagina but didnt insert finger inside. ?
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
In the scenario you described, pregnancy is not in the cards. It appears that you and your partner are moving in the direction of actual intercourse. ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Feb 01, 2023
A 33-year-old female asked:
Is it true that touching the vulva with finger contain sperme wont cause pregnancy ? Only if you insert the finger deep inside vagina can cause pregnancy ? Because Ive read that touch outside vagina wont cause anything it should be inside ?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Torching the vulva with finger that has sperm on it will not cause pregnancy, but it could transmit STDs.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Feb 02, 2023
A 22-year-old female asked:
He ejaculated on my hand and just a little bit of semen gets on my hand I wiped it off with dry tissue and after 10min I touched my vagina but I didn't put any finger inside so can this cause pregnancy? Is after this time the sperm is dead?
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
THE SPERM IS DEAD JUST LIKE THE MUMMIES. ONLY LIVE SPERM CAN GET YOU PREGNANT SO DON'T PUT ANY LIVE OR WET SPERM NEAR OR IN YOUR VAGINA. PRACTICE SAFE... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
If sperm on hand have to be deposited inside vagina to cause pregnancy why some websites say that if Sperm on hand is around vagina or vulva it can cause pregnancy.How is this possible? Sperm would be dead in open air so hand will have dead sperm?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Please do not believe or follow medical info on the web as they are full of misinformation and cause confusion like in you. Sperms die within 10mts on... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Jan 20, 2023
Last updated Apr 11, 2023
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
