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A member asked:
Does hand sanitizer kill sperm on hands? (70% ethyl alcohol, purpose antimicrobial)
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Yes,...: Despite no specific study, commonsense would firmly support the sperm-killing ability of sanitizer. So, yes. Nonetheless, follow the current available recommendations to safeguard practice of safe sex so to lessen unnecessary and unwanted anxiety and fear.
Answered 12/5/2020
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