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If you wash your hands with soap and water and then completely dry them, are sperm still present and able to make someone pregnant?
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No, absolutely no chance. Don't worry about it. However, it seems clear you need to be on proper contraception ASAP -- if not yet having intercourse, you're probably close, and intentions to not be tempted usually fail. Please do it immediately!
Answered 4/24/2023
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The idea to wash hands is to get rid of dirt and some bacteria. Sperms die within 10-15 minutes of ejaculation eprcially in soap and water. So no chance of pregnancy.
Answered 12/20/2021
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