A member asked:

After masturbation i had some sperm on my hand i washed with water then with soap with that soapy hands if i touch tap or jug, will sperm transfer to tap or jug by touching with soapy hands? please tell me?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

No: Soapy hand washing kills sperm without transfer just like COVID-19.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dear Worried: You sound pretty safe on this one. Is there a reason that you are particularly concerned about spearm on tap or jug?

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 1/29/2021

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A member asked:

After masturbation i had some sperm on my hand i washed with water then with soap with that soapy hands if i touch tap or jug, will sperm transfer to tap or jug by touching with soapy hands? please tell me?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh agreed

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