Question 1

if sperm were to be accidentally left on a wet bar of soap, can the sperm survive on the soap for 12 hours even if it is still moist? the soap was rinsed for a couple seconds, but lets say that there was still viable sperm left on the bar of soap?

Accepted Answer

: No

Question 2

so the longest sperm usually live is 72 hours; correct ?

Accepted Answer

Myths: Nope.  There are reports commonly that sperm deposited any of the five days prior to ovulation can still impregnate an egg when it is released from the ovary.

Question 3

on average do sperm live more in the 24-72 hour range or is it really common for sperm to live 5-7 days?

Accepted Answer

Depends where they R: Sperm can survive up to 5 - 7 days in woman's fallopian tube. Can survive a number of days exposed to vaginal or cervical secretions provided acidity of secretions is within a range suitable for sperm survival &amp; nutrition. Sperm outside the body are dead as soon as semen has dried off. Sperm die very rapidly if released into water such as bath or swimming pool.

Question 4

how long can a sperm live outside of the body? can it be for 1 hour? after being wiped off dried, can it still be alive?

Accepted Answer

: Dryness is deadly.

Question 5

outside the body, does sperm have to dry out before it dies or can it still be wet/moist after 8-12 hours outside the body and still be alive? i know drying kills it but i was not sure if it would also die with time even if it remains wet/moist?

Accepted Answer

: Sperm only lives in an environment that is conducive to its existence, the female vagina or if frozen. In a hot tub or warm pool, where it is wet and moist, sperm dies in 3-5 minutes. One can still get pregnant in a hot tub or pool, if there is penetration and ejaculation during sex.

Question 6

how long can sperm last in foreskin. i came then an hour later went in raw?

Accepted Answer

: Since there are warmth and moisture in the foreskin, sperm there can be viable there for hours.

Question 7

what makes riding in a car for more than 3 hours hurt your sperm production?

Accepted Answer

It likely won't!: But the concern for career drivers, police officers, truckers is heat from off the engine.

Question 8

how long can sperm survive in the shower after the shower hasnt been used in over 9 hours?

Accepted Answer

Not long,: Plus i don't know of anyone who's become impregnated through their toes.

Question 9

how long does a mans sperm stay inside you for? its 12 hours before my 1st ovulation day an im tryin so hard for the sperm not to come out of me

Accepted Answer

Can stay: Alive 3-5 days.  So should have a chance for fertilization.  Keep trying

Question 10

im a virgin but i masterbated in shower 11 hours after my brother was in shower i don't know if he masterbated or not can sperm live in the shower?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: Sperm die quickly out of the body and have never been known to crawl up your legs and jump into your vagina.

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If sperm were to be accidentally left on a wet bar of soap, can the sperm survive on the soap for 12 hours even if it is still moist? the soap was rinsed for a couple seconds, but lets say that there was still viable sperm left on the bar of soap?

A member asked:

So the longest sperm usually live is 72 hours; correct ?

A member asked:

On average do sperm live more in the 24-72 hour range or is it really common for sperm to live 5-7 days?

A member asked:

How long can a sperm live outside of the body? can it be for 1 hour? after being wiped off dried, can it still be alive?

A member asked:

Outside the body, does sperm have to dry out before it dies or can it still be wet/moist after 8-12 hours outside the body and still be alive? i know drying kills it but i was not sure if it would also die with time even if it remains wet/moist?

A member asked:

How long can sperm last in foreskin. i came then an hour later went in raw?

A member asked:

What makes riding in a car for more than 3 hours hurt your sperm production?

A member asked:

How long can sperm survive in the shower after the shower hasnt been used in over 9 hours?

A member asked:

How long does a mans sperm stay inside you for? its 12 hours before my 1st ovulation day an im tryin so hard for the sperm not to come out of me

A member asked:

Im a virgin but i masterbated in shower 11 hours after my brother was in shower i don't know if he masterbated or not can sperm live in the shower?

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