In order to get pregnant, semen has to enter the vagina. Afterwards it has to pass the uterus and reach the Fallopian tube where it meets a released egg that is ready for conception.
Masturbation is a way of self-pleasuring with stimulation of certain parts of the body, most often the genital area. Usually, when masturbating occurs there is no contact with semen. However, if the female has semen on her fingers and, during masturbation, puts the semen inside the vagina, the possibility for conception cannot be completely ruled out.
Please note, that many other factors are needed for conception, such as: ovulation at the time of masturbation, contraction of the uterine muscles in order to push the semen to reach the Fallopian tubes.
In any other case, masturbation cannot cause pregnancy.
You might want to visit your gynecologist for additional information on this issue.
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