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How long could sperm survive outside the body if it remains moist and not dried for a long period of time? would it have to dry out before it can be presumed dead or would it still die even after maintaining its moisture for around 8-10 hours? thanks?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Still probably not more than a few minutes. But it doesn't matter: nobody EVER becomes pregnant (or catches STIs) by contact with semen in the environment, only by sex itself. Don't worry about it.

Answered 7/30/2022

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Sperms die in about ten minutes whether dry or wet when outside

Answered 8/2/2022

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