Question 1

does sperm really live a week? does it weaken the longer it waits in a woman's body to fertilize an egg?

Accepted Answer

3-5 days: Inside a woman's body, sperm can live for up to five days depending on the conditions. If you have unprotected sex even a few days before your partner ovulates, there is a chance of achieving a pregnancy.  The longer the sperm live, the weaker they become.

Question 2

can anus store sperms longer than the reproductive system in female?

Accepted Answer

No: Sperm can only survive up to 5 days in a supportive environment. The rectum/large intestine is not designed to maintain sperm. If anything they would die off quicker there.

Question 3

do female orgasms help sperm live longer?

Accepted Answer

No, but..: The contractions of the uterus during orgasm may help the sperm enter the uterus, but don't prolong how long they survive.

Question 4

how long do sperm live in a woman's body?

Accepted Answer

Up to 1 week: That is an interesting question. Although sperm have been reported to live up to 1 week inside a woman's uterus, sperm are most capable of living and producing a pregnancy within 2-3 days.

Question 5

how long does sperm live outside the body if not ejac. into a woman? the condom was removed, but i was wondering the remaining sperm on the penis.

Accepted Answer

Not long: Sperm don't live in the air, on clothes, or on other items.  Their natural habitat is warm, fresh semen... not on household objects.  Therefore, fresh semen on hands, penises, condoms, etc., that is quickly put into a vagina can still lead to pregnancy. Realize that scientists are not spending time testing how likely or unlikely pregnancy would be in such situations.

Question 6

how long does sperm survive in a woman?

Accepted Answer

Few days: Generally a couple of days although can survive up to 5 days.

Question 7

how long can sperm live inside a woman?

Accepted Answer

72 hours: About 72 hours.

Question 8

could sluggish sperm impregnate a woman?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Low sperm motility will dismiss the chances for pregnancy but not eliminate the possibility.

Question 9

how quickly do sperm die inside a woman?

Accepted Answer

2 days, maybe 3: Or maybe up to 4. Specifically, sperm that enter the cervix can live this long, sperm in the vagina die in munutes.

Question 10

how long can sperm stay in the woman's body?

Accepted Answer

72hours: Likely only capable of producing a pregnancy for 48 hours or so.  No guarantees though and likely is variable even with the same male on different occasions.  Good luck.

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