Pregnancy from Genital Contact?
Question
Hi, I was just wondering if it would be possible for me to get pregnant if my partner did not ejaculate in me.
Answer
Last Updated: June 14, 2013
Hello,
Yes, it is indeed possible. In fact it is possible to achieve a pregnancy without penetration or ejaculation. The reason for this is that the pre-ejaculate of the male contains a high concentration of sperm. All that is necessary for pregnancy to occur is for this fluid to come in contact with the mucus at the opening of the vagina. Thus, if it is one’s intention to avoid pregnancy, one must avoid all types of genital contact on days of fertility in the cycle.
Dr. Mary Davenport
Yes, it is indeed possible. In fact it is possible to achieve a pregnancy without penetration or ejaculation. The reason for this is that the pre-ejaculate of the male contains a high concentration of sperm. All that is necessary for pregnancy to occur is for this fluid to come in contact with the mucus at the opening of the vagina. Thus, if it is one’s intention to avoid pregnancy, one must avoid all types of genital contact on days of fertility in the cycle.
Dr. Mary Davenport
Answered By:
Mary Davenport, MD, MS
Mary Davenport, MD, FACOG, an obstetrician/gynecologist from the Oakland Region of California, offers telehealth services over MyCatholicDoctor.com She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency at UC San Diego. Dr. Davenport is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and serves on the Advisory Board of the California Association of Natural Family Planning.
