Can you get pregnant WITHOUT having sex? Yes, we tell you how

If you have ever gotten frisky without any protection, you know how it could lead to all sorts of questions and worries, especially when you are not trying to get pregnant. Even if you have not gone the whole way, there is one question that still looms large, “Can you still get pregnant without having penetrative sex?”

If a couple has not taken the traditional route of sexual intercourse and instead opted for grinding, oral or even anal sex, the risk of pregnancy is very low, but it is still there. Yes, you read that right and we are here to tell you why.

Right since childhood, we are taught that unprotected vaginal sex is the most common way to get pregnant. The keyword here is “most common”, which underlines the fact that it is not the only way to get pregnant. Vaginal sex is when a man ejaculates semen inside the vagina and the sperm, which is present inside the semen, fertilises a woman’s egg.

Can you get pregnant without vaginal intercourse?

Even though it is highly unlikely to get pregnant without penetration, it is still possible, in some rare circumstances. Here are some of the scenarios:

When you engage in any sexual activity, the penis releases pre-ejaculate fluid, which is also known as precum. According to a lot of research, while the pre-ejaculate fluid contains very few to no sperm, you can never be too sure. Since men do not actually have any control over the discharge of precum, it is possible for the sperm to find their way towards your vulva.

If your partner ejaculates anywhere near the opening of your vagina or has semen on his fingers and touches your vagina, it is possible for you to get pregnant. You need to remember that sperms are sneaky little beings whose only job is to swim their way up to the vagina.

If your partner ejaculates near the rectum, it isn’t that difficult for semen to travel to the vulva. Simply put, if you are worried about getting pregnant, ensure that you don’t get semen or even pre-ejaculate fluid anywhere near your delicate bits.

Additionally, after you are done playing with sex toys and fingers, ensure that you wash your hands properly before going anywhere near the vaginal opening to prevent accidental pregnancy.