Please see below: Inside a woman's body, sperm can live for up to five days depending on the conditions. If you have unprotected sex even a few days before your partner ovulates, there is a chance of achieving a pregnancy. On a dry surface, such as clothing or bedding, sperm are dead by the time the semen has dried.
Answered 5/22/2020
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Usually minutes : Q: how long do sperm live? A: in general, sperm can live in the right environment for up to 5 days. The right environment would be inside the uterus and the cervix. In certain environments, such as the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes sperm have a life-span of up to five days. That's why a woman can get pregnant if they ovulate within 5 days after intercourse. Most sperm, however will die with.
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