How likely is it that sperm will enter a woman's vagina through dry sex if she is wearing underwear and jeans and so is her partner?

~ Teenagegirl

Dear Teenagegirl,

It's very unlikely that ejaculate (which contains sperm) could get through several layers of clothing. Pregnancy can happen when ejaculate or pre-ejaculate gets in the vagina or on the vulva.

"Dry sex" usually refers to body rubbing between two partners who keep their clothes on. It's considered a safer sex activity because no body fluids are exchanged between partners.

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