I've got a question about pregnancy risks and I'm a little worried. If I touched sperm, then cleaned my hands by rubbing them together, and later inserted a finger into my girlfriend's vagina, is there any chance she could get pregnant?

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Even with clean hands, there's still a risk of pregnancy if sperm comes into contact with the vagina, as sperm can survive on skin and surfaces for up to 20-30 minutes; however, the chances of pregnancy from this scenario are relatively low, but not impossible, so it's essential to use proper birth control methods or consult a healthcare professional for guidance.

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I'm kinda worried and need some advice. So, on 19th October, me and my girlfriend got pretty close. It was the 22nd day of her cycle. We had some intimate contact, like rubbing our private parts, but there was no actual penetration or ejaculation. Maybe a little precum was involved. I'm just really concernedcould she possibly get pregnant from this?

While the risk of pregnancy from pre-ejaculate is low, it is not entirely zero, especially if sperm came into contact with the vaginal area. Since your girlfriend was on the 22nd day of her cycle, it was near her ovulation period, which can increase the chance of pregnancy. If you're concerned, it's advisable to take a home pregnancy test or consult a doctor.

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What are the signs of successful implantation?

Early signs and symptoms include implantation bleeding or cramps, which can occur 5â€“6 days after the sperm fertilizes the egg. Other early symptoms include breast tenderness and mood changes.

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