Worried About Pregnancy Risks? Get Expert Advice Now

Published on, 23 February, 2025. Answered by Dr. Ceyhun Berk and Verified by Dr.Galen Team
Patient Question

Hello Doctor,

 

Can I get pregnant if I wiped precum off my partner with a towel and then, five minutes later, touched the condom with the same hand? The tip of the condom briefly touched the surface of my vagina for a second. Also, I’m two days away from ovulating. What are my chances of getting pregnant in this situation?

 

Answered by Dr. Ceyhun Berk

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.

 

Quite unlikely. Sperm cells can be easily damaged when exposed to external elements, such as contact with a towel, and they can only survive for a few seconds to a few minutes outside of the body. So, theoretically speaking, there could be a very small chance, but in practice, it is almost impossible for pregnancy to occur in this situation.

 

Thanks

 


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About Dr. Ceyhun Berk

Dr. Ceyhun Berk

Family Practice / General Practice

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