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I had sperm all over my hand. so how many times do i have to wash my hands by soap in order to have completely clean hands like before. ?

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None: A good washing with water will do just fine in rinsing away sperm. Soap is optional, and using soap once is ok too.

Dr Whiting and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2018

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