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How long do sperms live on the skin? can they live under nails? and if they are dried can they come back to life?

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See remark: It is hard to predict,usually sperm cant survive on dry surface for long...and can't live long under nails. Once they are dry,they are DEAD for good

Answered 12/5/2020

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If sperm on hand is no longer visibl does this mean it dried and died ? my bf ejaculated in my hand but after 5 min it is no longer in my hand I dont see anything in my hand . Does this mean if I touch vagina my hands have dry sperm so no pregnancy?

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Can sunlight kill pre cum or sperm in your hand? And pre cum and sperm will back its life if you wash your hand?

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If the dried semen on skin that was wiped off with towel being wet again by water. Does it mean that the sperm is alive again? Or does it mean that the sperm is dead?

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