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If my wife took an i-pill right after we had unprotected sex, but we later rubbed against each other in our underwear while wet, is she still at risk of getting pregnant, and what steps can we take to prevent it?

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If my wife took an i-pill right after we had unprotected sex, but we later rubbed against each other in our underwear while wet, is she still at risk of getting pregnant, and what steps can we take to prevent it?

Asked by Male, 26 · 19 hours ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

19 hours ago

It is very reassuring that your wife took the i-pill (levonorgestrel) immediately after unprotected sex, as this emergency contraceptive is highly effective. Regarding the subsequent contact in wet underwear, the risk of pregnancy is extremely low, as sperm cannot easily pass through clothing. To help ease your mind, please look out for her next period, which might be slightly early or late due to the medication. If her period is delayed by more than a week, taking a home pregnancy test will provide clear peace of mind. For future encounters, using barrier methods like condoms is a highly reliable way to prevent both pregnancy and anxiety.

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If my wife took an i-pill right after we had unprotected sex, but we later rubbed against each other in our underwear while wet, is she still at risk of getting pregnant, and what steps can we take to prevent it?

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