Can I Get Pregnant from Masturbating?
Published: June 11, 2019 · Last reviewed on this site: 2026-10-30
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The question
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I already asked this question but I forgot to save the page to check so Iâm going to ask again , Iâm very young and I masturbated but forgetting to wash my hands stupidly I fingered myself , could I be pregnant !? Iâm really scared ???
Signed: TeenHealthFX
The answer
Masturbation is the stimulation or manipulation of one's own genitals. For pregnancy to occur, sperm contained in ejaculatory fluids needs to come into contact with a woman’s vagina. Therefore, the scenario you described is not going to get your pregnant.
FX would like to encourage you to learn about how [pregnancy happens, safer sex and sexual readiness. It is important that you are prepared to protect yourself against unwanted pregnancies and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections.