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. I have a question.....me and my boyfriend did genital rubbing with a condom. It was on 11th of dec. After that i had no sexual contact with him. My period was due on 30th dec and i got it on time. It was a proper heavy period and lasted till 5th of jan. On 12th jan i had spotting of brown color which lasted for two days. I didnt have any sexual contact in these days with my bf. On 27th of jan and 9th feb me and my bf again had a sexual contact with genital rubbing and no penetration at all. Both the times we used condom. My period was due on 30th JAN but till now i havent got it. Would i be pregnant?
February 11, 2016 - 12:22pmP.S i posted this question earlier too but coudnt find the thread afterwards to look for the answer. Hope i get my answer again.
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Can you contract hpv if one person is naked, but the other person is wearing shorts and underwear?
January 23, 2016 - 6:15pmThis Comment
Hi,
January 23, 2016 - 10:12amMe and my boyfriend were dry humping with our underwear on. We got pretty excited and he ejaculated on my vagina. I could feel the wetness from outside of my underwear. On the inside of my underwear, I had my own fluids too. Is it possible that the sperm got enough liquid (his semen+my fluids) to swim through my vagina.
Are there any chances that I'm pregnant? I'm 5 days late for my periods and I'm never irregular.
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Hi,
January 23, 2016 - 10:12amMe and my boyfriend were dry humping with our underwear on. We got pretty excited and he ejaculated on my vagina. I could feel the wetness from outside of my underwear. On the inside of my underwear, I had my own fluids too. Is it possible that the sperm got enough liquid (his semen+my fluids) to swim through my vagina.
Are there any chances that I'm pregnant? I'm 5 days late for my periods and I'm never irregular.
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If you rub genitals with the guy wearing underwear and you wearing no underwear, is there a pregnancy risk if the girl missed her period?
January 14, 2016 - 4:54pmThis Comment
Hi! My girlfriend and I did something a month ago and it seemed semen got on top of her vagina. But she already had her period, not delayed nor something unusual. Though I'm still scared. Could she still be pregnant if she already had her period? Thanks!
January 13, 2016 - 6:46amThis Comment
Thanks for your reply.
I'm the same person with stress and exams coming up.
January 11, 2016 - 10:56amOne more question please - I have enlarged breasts but not painful and having these small burps constantly too . Should I worry ?
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Hi Anonymous,
Breast tenderness or fullness is usually a premenstrual symptom. Breasts that are swollen, red and warm to the touch, and sore indicate an infection
Burping 3 or 4 times after eating a meal is normal and is usually caused by swallowing air.
Poor dietary habits are more often than not the cause behind constant burping. Eating too much of fatty and highly processed foods, and fast foods leads to excessive gas production in the digestive tract. Eating too many chocolates and too much acidic foods also has a similar effect. There are many vegetables such as beans, onion, cabbage etc. that cause formation of excessive gas.
There are a wide variety of digestive disorders that can lead to excessive formation of gas and as a result, constant or excessive burping. Some of these common digestive disorders include gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, hiatal hernia and gastric ulcer,. Eating fatty food also leads to excessive production of gas or flatulence.
Anonymous, start with simple lifestyle changes.
Eat and drink slowly.
Do not breathe with your mouth as it leads to swallowing of air. Whenever possible, breathe through your nose. Similarly, avoid eating with your mouth open.
Do not remain nervous and anxious as anxiety and nervousness is associated with involuntary gulping of extra air.
Limit the intake of carbonated or aerated drinks.
Do not smoke or chew gums.
Limit the intake of alcohol, tea and coffee.
Limit the intake of foods which produce excessive flatulence such as beans, lentils, broccoli, cauliflower, chocolate, onions, apples, peaches, and sugar.
If the constant burping persists, and causes you concern, consider speaking with your physician.
Regards,
January 12, 2016 - 9:50amMaryann
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If I am genital rubbing with my boyfriend with my underwear off and his still on, could I be pregnant?
January 9, 2016 - 8:29pmThis Comment
Hello SabrinaMariex3,
No risk for becoming pregnant if he kept his under wear on.
Maryann
January 11, 2016 - 9:47amThis Comment