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A 18-year-old male asked:

I want to know how long can sperms live in water in shower,because last week i masturbated in there and im afraid it might get someone pregant?

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Dr. David Earle
General Surgery 33 years experience
Not for a week: If it's been a week, they're all gone by now. Their lifespan on the floor is measured in hours. Hope this helps!
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I answered this one before. My answer was that this is disgusting and you should not do it. Masturbating in privacy outside of a swimming pool will also not a woman pregnant, and is far less nasty.
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