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How long can a man's sperm live for after they have left his body?
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Depends: Sperm exposed to air, deposited on clothing, bed linens, skin, for example, dry out very quickly and die, usually within minutes. Sperm sample collected in a sterile container at body temperature may remain alive for hours. Sperm can live in cervical mucous for up to 3-5 days. This is why pregnancy is possible after unprotected sex up to 3 days before ovulation occurred.
Answered 7/19/2012
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