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Does hand sanitizer kill sperm on hands? (70% ethyl alcohol, purpose antimicrobial)

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Dr. James Lin answered

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.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 12/5/2020

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