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Does the ph in the mouth kill sperm?

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Not really: Not really. The mouth is not that acidic. Some will die but not the majority.

Answered 9/15/2020

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No: Saliva has a ph between 6.0 and 7.4. The normal ph for semen is 7.2-7.8. Sperm are protected by the fluid around them which makes up the semen. It is unlikely that a ph change is going to "kill" the sperm.

Answered 7/18/2018

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Probably: The ph in the mouth and also the enzymes in the digestive tract are not friendly to sperm.

Answered 6/3/2013

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