A member asked:

Does semen die when it dries? plus if you ejaculate and then take a shower and put new clothes on and wait about 20 minutes before putting a spermicide condom on and have sex, then it should be safe right?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes/yes: With the actions you describe you are safe.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/6/2020

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A member asked:

Does semen die when it dries? plus if you ejaculate and then take a shower and put new clothes on and wait about 20 minutes before putting a spermicide condom on and have sex, then it should be safe right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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