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Is water hypotonic? if so, what can it do to the sperm if the water is warm shower water ?

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Dr. Joseph Gutman answered

Well...: Tap water is Hypotonic, yes. It can dilute and damage sperm, and sometimes it does not if you have waited a bit of time for contact...

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 5/6/2021

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: They will likely absorb water and get waterlogged. Once they do they lose potency.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/19/2021

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A member asked:

Is water hypotonic? if so, what can it do to the sperm if the water is warm shower water ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Joseph Gutman answered

Dr Munshower agreed

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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