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.