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How long can sperm survive on skin?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Little while: Depends on moisture, temperature, etc., but can reasonably survive for a few hours.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/21/2020

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