To make a baby, theoretically a sperm must meet an egg located in one of the fallopian tubes. Although, logically and in the vast majority of cases, penetration is necessary to facilitate this encounter, it is nevertheless possible to begin a pregnancy without penetration. In what cases?
In what cases is it possible to get pregnant without penetration?
“It’s possible before putting on the condom, explains Dr Pia de Reilhac, president of the National Federation of Colleges of Medical Gynecology and gynecologist in Nantes. Indeed, if it is put a little late during the foreplaythere may be a small secretion of seminal fluid which may contain some sperm.“Being fertilized, and therefore pregnant, without penetrationcan also happen during coitus interruptus. “That is to say during ejaculation outside the partner’s vagina. This often takes place not very far from the partner’s vagina, with the possibility of migration of spermatozoa into the vagina then the uterus, especially in the presence of good mucus during the period of ovulation“. Any sexual relationship during which sperm is found near the vagina therefore carries a risk of pregnancy. Even without penetration, the risk of becoming pregnant, even if very rare, does exist : it is sufficient that the vulva and vagina have been in direct contact with the spermatozoa. Fingers, for example, can carry sperm. Semen that has been in contact with the vulva can leak out and move up the vagina. To avoid this type of risk, the use of a condom is therefore necessary during sexual intercourse even without penetration.
What is the percentage risk of getting pregnant without penetration?
It is impossible to give exact percentages on the percentages of being pregnant without penetration. “I have no figures on the number of pregnancies, but a priori, used as a method of contraception [soit un coït interrompu], we see more than 20% failures“, specifies Dr Pia de Reilhac.
Can you get pregnant without penetration with clothes?
If it is possible to be pregnant without penetration, it is on the other hand impossible to be impregnated through clothes.
Can you get pregnant using contraception?
Likewise, when the woman is on contraception (pill or IUD), “This seems much more difficult, if not impossible.” assures the specialist.
Can you get pregnant without penetration in a bath or swimming pool?
On the other hand, at the swimming pool, or in a bath, “it all depends on the games undertaken with his partner”continues Dr Pia de Reilhac.
Can you get pregnant without penetration during your period?
Likewise, if the period means that there is no pregnancy, “a pregnancy without penetration at this time is exceptionalalthough some ovulations can occur at any time“, she concludes.
Thanks to Dr Pia de Reilhac, president of the National Federation of Colleges of Medical Gynecology and gynecologist in Nantes.