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If i have sperm on my hands wipe my hand with a cloth and sanitizer after does sperm survive if i let my hands dry and or sanitizer dry??

Q: if i have sperm on my hands wipe my hand with a cloth and sanitizer after does sperm survive if i let my hands dry and or sanitizer dry??

: Sperm are not very hardy and cannot survive washing, sanitizer, etc. Don't worry about conception by vaginal fingering. It probably doesn't happen at all, or extremely rarely -- and never after washing or sanitizing the hands.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sperm are not very hardy and cannot survive washing, sanitizer, etc. Don't worry about conception by vaginal fingering. It probably doesn't happen at all, or extremely rarely -- and never after washing or sanitizing the hands.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/3/2021

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A member asked:

If i have sperm on my hands wipe my hand with a cloth and sanitizer after does sperm survive if i let my hands dry and or sanitizer dry??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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