Dear 03girrl,

Pregnancy can occur any time ejaculate or pre-ejaculate is spilled in the vagina, or on or near 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.

However, if partners engage in body rubbing without their clothes on, there is a chance that ejaculate or pre-ejaculate may come into contact with the vulva or vagina — which can cause pregnancy, even if partners don't actually have vaginal intercourse. Using female or latex condoms helps reduce the risk of pregnancy and infection.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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