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How long can sperm live underneath fingernails if the man hasn't touched himself in a day?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some ...: Based on the fastidiousness for sperm survival, the described environment is unlikely for sperms to survive more than 3-6 hours, not to say a day. Besides, there have been no known study ever specifically designed and done to address your Q.

Answered 10/7/2014

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