Questions abound regarding dry humping, dry sex and dry intercourse. It is most often a question asked by girls and women, wanting to know if they can be pregnant when engaging in "dry sex".
The terms has been defined in many ways, depending on the person asking, and I wanted to break through the barriers and actually talk about the "embarrassing" aspects of what these terms actually mean.
What are you actually doing with your partner when you are doing anything "dry" in the sex-realm? Let's take the slang out of our questions, and talk about these taboo topics in the name of sexual health and wellness.
Sexual Health Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on this "Dry" Subject!
1. How would you describe/define the following terms?
- Dry Humping
- Dry Sex
- Dry Intercourse
2. What specific behaviors am I engaging in if I do any of the following?
- Dry Humping
- Dry Sex
- Dry Intercourse
3. Can you "get" pregnant from any of the following sexual activities?
- Dry Humping
- Dry Sex
- Dry Intercourse
4. Can you spread or contract an STI/STD from any of the following sexual behaviors? (STI/STD = sexually transmitted infections or diseases)
- Dry Humping
- Dry Sex
- Dry Intercourse
ANSWERS:
1. Dry= No Bodily Fluid Contact
The word "dry" means that there is no bodily fluid exchange or contact, including fluids or lubrication from the penis, vagina, anus or mouth. These specifically can include pre-ejaculatory fluid ("pre-cum"), ejaculatory fluid or "ejaculation" or "cum", vaginal lubrication or vaginal secretions.
"Dry humping" and "dry sex" can be summed up by using the term: "outercourse".
There is actually no such thing as "dry intercourse", as penetration can never be considered a "dry" activity as there is natural lubrication from your body that is considered a "bodily fluid".
2. Outercourse can include:
- massaging, touching
- masturbation
- body rubbing, humping or "going through motions" of sex while fully clothed (genitals are fully covered)...most commonly called "dry humping"
Outercourse can not include:
- penetration of penis into vagina, anus or mouth
- body rubbing while clothed, but some "slippage" of clothing (underwear, specifically)
- ejaculation near vagina, even while covered, with chance of semen spilling over clothing
3. No, Outercourse would not lead to pregnancy
As explained above, outercourse does not involve the contact or exchange of any bodily fluids, and therefore, would not create a risk for pregnancy
4. Yes, Outercourse may still carry the risk of spreading or contracting an STI/STD
The word "dry" is important when talking about pregnancy and STIs/STDs, as Outercourse is a Good Safer Sex Option, but is not 100% "safe".
Safer Sex is any sexual behavior that reduces your risk for infection or pregnancy. Although most STDs/STIs are spread through exchange of bodily fluids, some are transmitted from skin-to-skin contact (meaning: you don't have to have intercourse/penetration to become infected with an STD/STI). The skin-to-skin contact through outercourse can be a risk for STD/STI.
Lastly,
What are the Benefits of Outercourse (for two consenting adults?)
- Pleasurable form of sexual expression and intimacy
- Type of "safer sex" without need for contraception (for pregnancy prevention)
- Lower risk for contracting or spreading STIs or STDs (sexually transmitted infections or diseases)
- No risk for pregnancy
- It can be a sexual behavior that is pleasurable, exciting and not stress-inducing (from the point of view of women, wondering if they are pregnant)
Let us know your thoughts on these terms "dry humping" and "outercourse".
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Hi. Me and my bf tried dry humping several times. Now, im 3 days late on my period but it eventually came out on the 3rd day yet i only feel mild cramps. Also, i felt that my breast are tender yet this usually happens to me a week before my period. My problem right now is that my period does not contain a single clot :/ but it is heavy yet i is clotless, am i pregnant? Is this an early sign of pregnancy?
March 30, 2017 - 7:29pmThis Comment
Hi. My boyfriend and I did dry humping numerous times. Last month, he had no underwear nor boxers on and I was only wearing my underwear. A week after that, I had a heavy period but after the second day, it stopped. My period was also late last month. And last week, we dry humped again. I was wearing an underwear and he was wearing an underwear and boxers. The next day, after eating breakfast, I felt like I want to vomit. And also, there was a bitter taste in my mouth. It lasted throughout the day. Thought I was only sick but it still happens until now every time I finish my meal. My period is 2 days late already. Am I pregnant?
March 27, 2017 - 2:11pmThis Comment
Me and my gf were dry humping, she had no panties on but I had my boxers. We did all the motions, but no penetration took place. I also did not ejaculate, only had a small pre cum spot in my boxers. Any risk of pregnancy? Thanks in advance.
March 24, 2017 - 2:44amThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
No risk of pregnancy because you were wearing boxers. Pre ejaculate fluid itself does not contain sperm.
Regards,
March 24, 2017 - 8:49amMaryann
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Hello is it possible to get pregnant if your boyfriend touch your vagina several times but it does not enter inside my vagina?
March 13, 2017 - 2:31amThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
Your vagina is inside of your body. Did he touch your vagina with his fingers or did he insert his penis?
If he inserted his penis into your vagina and ejaculated there was a risk for becoming pregnant if this happened around the time you were ovulating.
Regards,
March 13, 2017 - 9:17amMaryann
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I did dry sex with my girlfriend i was naked but she still has her pants and underwear on and she was wearing tampon because she's on her period, could she be pregnant?
March 11, 2017 - 5:30pmThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
No, she could not have become pregnant for two reasons, one she was wearing a tampon, underwear and pants, and two she was having her period.
Regards,
March 13, 2017 - 9:18amMaryann
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Hi i wanna ask can you please help me. So last 2 week i did dry sex with my girlfriend and i did not ejaculate but she's wet and she's on her ovulation. we are both wearing shorts and underwear but mine are so thin. her period last month is on the 17th so this month it was suppose to come on the 17th. And she had her pms for a week. But last friday 14th she had a spotting and all her pms symptoms are all gone in a sudden without having her mensturation. and last night(15th) she's suddenly super hungry and exhausted also a bit dizzy is this normal? is she pregnant? Please help thankyou so much!
April 15, 2017 - 10:51pmThis Comment
And i wet her pants and there's a little spot on her underwear, so she directly took her pants off and she rinse her vagina then she changed her pants, underwear, and tampon. Could she be pregnant?
March 11, 2017 - 6:01pmThis Comment