If Semen From Via Fingers Comes Into Contact With The Vagina, How High Is The Risk Of Pregnancy?

Honestly, the chances of semen transferring live sperm from fingers to the vaginal canal has a relatively low risk of pregnancy. I can't give you an exact number, but it’s definitely on the lower side.

But keep in mind that low is not zero. If there has been contact between semen and the vagina and you're worried about the chances of pregnancy, then emergency contraception is an option.

Two things to note. The first is that emergency contraception can be used up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. Though the sooner you use it after, the more effective it is.

The second is that unlike what many people think, emergency contraception is not the abortion pill. If you want to understand the difference between them, just ask!

The thing about emergency contraception is that it’s a lot of hormones. This can be disruptive of the menstrual cycle. And some people just don't like taking hormones.

The good news is that the cost has come down in a lot of places so it may not be as pricey as it used to be. If you can’t find it locally, you may want to order it online. Though this may not be the best option if someone needs to take it right now.

If you're engaging in vaginal play or vaginal intercourse and no one is using a hormonal method of birth control, it can be a good idea to have emergency contraception on hand just in case. That way you don’t have to first figure out how to get it if there is unprotected intercourse. Most emergency contraception has a shelf life of 3 – 4 years.

Though definitely check the expiration date on any emergency contraception you have.

But again in this situation, the risk of pregnancy is relatively low.

I know your question focused on pregnancy, but my concern is also about STI risk. If there was semen on the hand or a sex toy, there can be STI transmission. Though again, there is a lower risk than there is with intercourse.

If you and your partner haven't already had a conversation with each other about STI history and STI risk, you might want to do so. And be aware of changes in and around your genitals. If it hurts when you pee, or there’s a discharge or blood, I would definitely suggest getting it checked out.

But keep in mind that often an STI won’t lead to a noticeable symptom. So something could have been transmitted even if there’s no blood, pain, or discharge.

To avoid a lot of concern next time, you should talk to your partner about what steps need to be taken to make sure that there’s no accidental semen to vagina contact. This includes making sure that any hand or sex toy that comes into contact with semen, is washed before it comes into contact with the vagina. The less worried about it you both are, the more you’ll both enjoy the sex play.

Until next time, be safe, and have fun!

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