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If sperm manages to maintain its wetness/moisture on a object for 12 hours, such as a bar of soap, is that sperm still able to impregnant someone? consider the sperm has yet to dry up because of the wet environment?
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No. Sperm would not remain viable on a bar of soap. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 7/27/2022
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I have considered the scenario. No the sperm will not survive out side for more than 10 mts.. It will only survive inside the vagina or preservative like normal saline for a short time.
Answered 7/28/2022
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