Can dry rubbing cause pregnancy?

Question

Last night, there was some dry rubbing involved with my partner, no penetration or anything. Now I'm extremely anxious and wondering if there's any risk of pregnancy from this kind of activity. It's really stressing me out.

Rahul Dev · Accepted Answer

Absolutely not, so don't let this stress stop your daily routine. Go out for a nice run or hit the gym to clear your head. Physical activity is great for burning off that anxiety.

Pooja Hegde · Answer

I totally get it, sometimes our minds play tricks on us and make us worry about the wildest things. Rest assured, dry rubbing over clothes cannot cause pregnancy. You can completely relax about this.

Vikram Solanki · Answer

No chance at all. If you are worried, just keep a contraceptive method handy for future. It is a very cheap and simple way to avoid all these scary thoughts.

Arjun Kapoor · Answer

Sperm are not Houdini, they can't escape through denim! Relax, you are absolutely not pregnant. Enjoy your day and stop stressing over nothing!

Rohan Mehra · Answer

Direct answer: No. Sperm don't have magical powers to pass through fabrics. You are 100% fine, so stop googling and move on with your day.

Siddharth Roy · Answer

I went through this exact same panic a few years ago. Let me save you the stress: sperm cannot travel through underwear or pants. Just make sure you use proper protection if things go further next time.

Kiran Vyas · Answer

Please take a deep breath and do some slow pranayama to calm your mind. There is no physical way for pregnancy to happen from this. Let go of the fear and sit in quiet meditation for ten minutes.

Sunita Mishra · Answer

Pregnancy is not possible from dry rubbing. Just drink a warm cup of chamomile tea to calm your nerves. But if you ever feel any unusual pelvic pain or burning, then go see a doctor.

Can dry rubbing cause pregnancy?

8 answers

Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

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