The likelihood of getting pregnant from precum is a topic of debate, but it is possible. According to a small study published in the journal Human Fertility, 41 percent of precum samples contained live sperm, and another study found that 17 percent of precum samples taken from men contained live sperm
. However, the chances of getting pregnant from precum are generally considered to be low. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the chance of conceiving is about 20% if using the withdrawal method, which involves the risk of exposure to precum
. It's important to note that the presence of sperm in precum can lead to pregnancy, so it's advisable to use contraception to reduce the risk.
