How long do sperm live in a condom?

Not well known: I am not aware of exact studies on this, but I have had several clients obtain semen samples for analysis by collecting from non-lubricated latex condoms during intercouse, and then transferring the semen to standard plastic collection cups. In all such cases, motility of the sperm appeared well maintained.

Does it matter?: If you are producing a sample for a smen analysis make sure there are no sperm killing drugs in the condom. The best sample is done in the semen lab in the "masterbatorium". The best semen for a semen analysis is the freshest, not the one that has been stuck in ca traffic. If you are wondering because you want to reuse it. Don't bother. If you are flushing it down the chute. It doesnt matter.

Sperm Condom Live?: Condoms have spermicides in them which is a second way for them to act as a contraceptive. However, the condom can break and some live sperm can then impregnate a woman. For fertility, we prefer that you collect in the office to prevent "damage" during transport from home (usually) to the lab. If you collect at home, we have special condoms w/o spermicide. I hope this helps.

Depending: Upon the situation, ( temperature, hydration, chemical exposure, etc) only for a period of several hours. By the way, most people don't save them.

Here are some ...: Good Q but I doubt if being studied to answer your question. But based on the fastidious requirements for sperm survival, I guess sperms would not live longer than one day in considering the change of temperature, possible presence of spermicidal agents in some condom, natural degrading of semen, etc., making sperms less likely to survive long. I hope these info feeding your curiosity and concern

Not long: Many condoms contain spermicide so that alone should kill most of the sperm immediately. Check to see if the condom you were using contains Nonoxynol-9 which is a spermicide.

Viable sperm: Sperm can remain viable in a woman's genital tract from 3to5 days, but lives very much shorter outside the body. In a condom it's said that it remains viable for only an hour or less.