Wait. You say sperm can’t travel through clothes but other sources say it can. Who do I trust?
Great question. Here are the facts:
To cover our bases, medical professionals have to say that any time sperm is in contact with a vagina there is a chance of pregnancy. However, semen on clothing in the area of the vagina is not the same thing.
Zero studies out there have shown that sperm travels through clothing (whether that’s one layer or four).
Pregnancy occurs when sperm (found in semen) from a penis is inserted in the vagina. That sperm then travels up the vagina, through the cervix and into the uterus. That’s a long road, and if the sperm isn’t placed in the right spot it won’t make the trip. It’s kinda like standing across the street from a friend and saying, “Hey! Let’s high-five without crossing the street!” Not gonna happen.
Here’s the real risk of semen and clothing: take a piece of clothing that has been totally saturated (wet) with semen and rub it on the vaginal opening. Don’t do that.
