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How long can sperm live outside of the body after cleaning the surface with soap and water?
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Here are some ...: The fastidiousness of sperm survival will not allow sperms to live more than 2-4 hours under the described environmental scenario, although there has been no known study exactly designed to address the concern you raised. Are you a scientist? You may take it as a project, but it may not be practically useful. Concerning pregnancy, do HPT and practice safer sex with available proven methods...
Answered 10/29/2020
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