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I touched sperm with my hands and then washed it with soap and water one time. i may have touched the faucet before washing with the sperm. i wanted to know how long can sperm stay on the faucet and is it possible someone else can have sperm on them?
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Minutes. Outside their desired natural environment sperm quickly deplete their energy reserves and die. Various environmental factors like dry air, contact with fluids, soaps, etc. all kill them quickly.
Answered 3/10/2022
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sperms die within 10 minutes. With your description you are OK
Answered 3/10/2022
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