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I wiped off the sperm on my face after oral sex. my face was exposed to open air for 5 to 10 mins. when i wiped it off, does it mean the sperm on my face is dead?

Q: i wiped off the sperm on my face after oral sex. my face was exposed to open air for 5 to 10 mins. when i wiped it off, does it mean the sperm on my face is dead?

: If the semen is dry sperms do not survive after 5 minutes.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

If the semen is dry sperms do not survive after 5 minutes.

Answered 1/22/2022

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A member asked:

I wiped off the sperm on my face after oral sex. my face was exposed to open air for 5 to 10 mins. when i wiped it off, does it mean the sperm on my face is dead?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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