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A member asked:

My husband and i have a personal donor and we would like to know how long sperm can last in a cup once ejaculated. we are wanting to do a home insemination?

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Viable sperm: Sperm stops being motile and dies within minutes or as soon as it dries out when not in the vagina. Experts in a fertility clinic can advise you best about this matter,however.

Answered 11/19/2017

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