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Is it possible to get pregnant from wiping yourself with a towel that has semen? is it still viable after an hour and does sperm live on a thin towel.

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sperm: There have been pregnancy reported with ejaculating near the vaginal opening but not sure if a twelve with semen in it will get you pregnant.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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