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How long does sperm last active inside the vagina?

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Very short: The vagina is very acidic and is quite hostile to sperm. Sperm has to travel into the cervical mucus for survival. Without cervical mucus the sperm will die rapidly.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 8/8/2018

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