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If sperm comes in contact gets near with vulva can showering,wiping reduce chance pregnancy at all?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

No: It will help, but will not reduce chances to aero percent as the sperm will swim into the vagina before the "wiping/showering" occurs.

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/27/2015

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A member asked:

If sperm comes in contact gets near with vulva can showering,wiping reduce chance pregnancy at all?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

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