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Does sperm die when it hits the air? could i get pregnant if it was in my stomach and dripped in? i have the rod on my arm

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Yes...No: Sperm dies when dry. Your rod will protect you from pregnancy.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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