Asking on behalf of me and my partner, we didnt do full intercourse but there was contact outside. Now period is delayed by few days and we are both tensed. Is there any chance of pregnancy from just this?
Haha, no way! If it was that easy, I'd probably be pregnant just from thinking about it, and my cravings would be way more justified! You need full-on action for pregnancy. So, nope, don't worry about it.
Honestly, no. Pregnancy needs a proper process where sperm goes inside the vagina to meet the egg. Just external rubbing is not how it typically happens. Try not to overthink it too much, just understand the basics.
While the chances are very, very low with just rubbing, there's always a tiny, tiny theoretical risk if pre-ejaculatory fluid with active sperm comes very close to the opening and manages to get inside. But direct penetration and ejaculation are needed for conception. If you're worried, always check with a doc or use protection.
After all the effort we put in to actually conceive, trust me, just rubbing externally is not enough to get pregnant! The sperm really needs to go inside. So you can relax on that front. No pregnancy from just that.
To be pregnant, sperm must enter the vagina and travel to fertilize an egg. External rubbing or 'dry humping' generally does not result in pregnancy unless there's direct transfer of fluid into the vaginal canal. For absolute certainty or if worried, contraception is always best. Don't waste time stressing over it; get facts.
My apps and articles always emphasized that for pregnancy, sperm needs to be deposited inside the vagina, close to the cervix. Just rubbing externally makes it highly unlikely, but if any fluid did get inside, then a small risk exists. For complete peace of mind, understand how sperm travel.
