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Could semen pass through clothes?

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Yes: Yes, semen can pass through clothes. If you are asking specifically if you can impregnate someone through dry humping, i would say the chances are very very small, but crazier things have happened.

Dr Chinn agreed

Answered 4/26/2014

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Does semen die when its dry? Not only that but is sex safe if you ejaculate then take a good hot shower then dry good with a towel and then put new clothes on and wait for about 20 mins then use a spermicide condom? Would that be considered safe?

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How do people deal with semen on clothes while on camping with family,should we keep on wearing the same clothes,wouldn't it be gross if any eatable or hand touched that spot,would our hand become impure then. Normal response to semen in a home ?

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