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If semen is exposed to the outside environment (exposed to air) for one or two minutes, does the sperm in the semen die?

Q: if semen is exposed to the outside environment (exposed to air) for one or two minutes, does the sperm in the semen die?

: Not that fast. But if you're worried about chance of pregnancy, ir probably doesn't matter. Your partner isn't going to conceive if you do not ejaculate in her vagina.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Not that fast. But if you're worried about chance of pregnancy, ir probably doesn't matter. Your partner isn't going to conceive if you do not ejaculate in her vagina.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/3/2021

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A member asked:

If semen is exposed to the outside environment (exposed to air) for one or two minutes, does the sperm in the semen die?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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