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How long can a sperm live outside of the body? can it be for 1 hour? after being wiped off dried, can it still be alive?
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Dryness is deadly.
Answered 7/17/2023
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Sperms die within 10 minutes if not in vagina or preserved. So they are all gone
Answered 7/18/2023
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