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I got sperm on my finger, and washed it off almost immediately with just water, does this kill sperm?
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Sperms are quite weak outside of their usual environment or in the vaginal/uterus areas. They die off very quickly in water --they swell up. They also die off quickly when exposed to air/drying conditions. So, washing off your hands certainly did the job...especially if you washed it well. Good luck
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