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Can sperm travel through water and get someone pregnant?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Sperm must be inside the vagina to travel up the uterus to fertilize an egg. Sperm can not travel though a swimming pool or bathtub.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2022

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Sure.: Happens all the time in some marine mammals. However, sperm numbers will be dliuted and the chances of pregnancy are much lower.

Answered 12/22/2019

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